may i ask... what is the difference between gouache and watercolors? Why would you choose to use one over the other? I have always been confused by this.
Hi Tammie: Gouache is an opaque watercolor. Due to its very high pigment load, gouache appears flatter and the paint coverage is opaque. Gouache does not have quite the same transparency as watercolor. I mostly work with watercolor, but I've really been enjoying working with gouache too. The choice to work with one or the other would probably depend on the project.
Will these be for sale? They're all beautiful, but that one on the lower right really caught my eye...
ReplyDeleteLuanne: Yes, shop update tomorrow morning :)
ReplyDeletep.s. I'm calling that one the green mango hummingbird
love your birds! they are so nice now in autumn.
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Stefanie
I really love your more colourful birds. They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, Holly!
ReplyDeletethank you :) happy weekend all!
ReplyDeletesuch sweet and pretty hummingbirds!
ReplyDeletemay i ask... what is the difference between gouache and watercolors? Why would you choose to use one over the other? I have always been confused by this.
it is wonderful to see your palette as well.
Hi Tammie: Gouache is an opaque watercolor. Due to its very high pigment load, gouache appears flatter and the paint coverage is opaque. Gouache does not have quite the same transparency as watercolor. I mostly work with watercolor, but I've really been enjoying working with gouache too. The choice to work with one or the other would probably depend on the project.
ReplyDeletethank you Holly, so kind of you to explain that to me!
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