had a problem thinking up one - so it is " Trees" and I'll leaf it at that

Excellent work Mike, and good to read about the technique. I really must try masking fluid again. Used it eons ago and couldn't get on with it, maybe it's better now.

Interesting Mike and a very good result

An interesting technique, looks impressive.

Really well painted Mike , I used masking fluid ages ago and liked it but fir some reason stop, when you see good results it makes you think again.

I shall not bore everyone again with the sad tale of masking fluid and my ruined corduroy trousers, but I continue to loathe the stuff; those trousers were comfortable... But - it's worked here, with this interesting technique in gouache. There is just this niggle at the back of my mind: wouldn't it have been much easier in acrylic...?

Trees is a great title for a great painting. I can understand your thoughts re masking fluid!

My thanks for the encouragement - always greatly appreciated - adds to the enjoyment of "doing" the painting in the first place