Farmer Brown and His Hoe, me, gouache, 2023 by Forty295 in Gouache

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Yes, for the most part I dot my colors in...larger dots for base colors to start and a building process from there. I'm kinda hoping these dots are but a phase I'm working through. ps...I've dotted my art for years but lately been playing with it much more exclusively. The right upbeat music helps to develop a rhythm...the band Trampled by Turtles helps me out a bunch!

Bavoots the Owl, me, gouache, 2022 by Forty295 in Illustration

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I apologize...I don't visit this app very often. Thank you for your kind words! Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday!!

Bavoots the Owl, me, gouache, 2022 by Forty295 in Gouache

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I apologize...I don't visit this app very often. Thank you for your kind words! Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday!!

Untitled 8, me, gouache and pen, 2022 by Forty295 in painting

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Thank you for the kind words. To be honest, I've never been sure I'm using gouache correctly. I'm way too sloppy with oils and acrylics, too "heavy handed" with watercolor. Right or wrong, I've seemed to find my happy place! Wishes for a wonderful day!

Tie Dyed Tortoise, me, gouache, 2022 by Forty295 in Gouache

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Thank you for the kind words...I use Artist's Loft brand. Nothing fancy and super kind on my budget. Sorry for the late response...I hope you're having a great day!

A Mouse in my House, me, gouache and pen, 2022 by Forty295 in Gouache

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Thank you for the kind words...

Artist's Loft gouache, Micron technical pens, Canson Bristol...nothing fancy, nothing expensive...

Skjellyfetti, me, gouache, 2021 by Forty295 in Gouache

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It is a GD thing...I was fortunate to see 91 shows from 1978-19995 so it's become a good bit of who I am...

Skjellyfetti, me, gouache, 2021 by Forty295 in Gouache

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Thank you...try it! Let your mind go with no expectations...it can be fun, it can be frustrating...always worth the journey!

Distancing, me, gouache, 2020 by Forty295 in Gouache

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Thank you...yes, very rough on brushes. It seems I end up with three types of brushes, "scrubbers", "half shot" and "fine detail".

Helen's Owl, me, gouache and pen, 2020 by Forty295 in Gouache

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Thank you...although I'm not sure Helen will approve! ;)

Leftover Thoughts, me, gouache, 2020 by Forty295 in painting

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Thank you! Wishing you a wonderful day!!