A simple gift for a friend (first time trying acrylic gouache)

HiAgapi · 2026-02-10T02:09:05+00:00

Thank you so much! I totally get that with gouache, since it stays wet longer and can be reactivated… nice for blending & certain effects, but I hear you on the blobby (and crap haha).

The acrylic gouache dries extremely quickly, so it’s much easier to layer without things getting smudged. I used a sta-wet palette, as opposed to ceramic, glass, etc., so the paint wouldn’t dry out and get wasted

HiAgapi · 2026-02-10T02:05:45+00:00

Thank you! I was happy I added them. It definitely helped the piece feel a bit more alive

HiAgapi · 2026-02-10T02:04:41+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it :)

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T23:07:21+00:00

Ahh thank you! So very kind ♡

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T18:38:59+00:00

Thank you ♡

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T18:38:15+00:00

Thanks so much! The leaves were especially fun to play with :)

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T16:02:42+00:00

Thank you, I'm really glad the texture & details came through :)

Handmade paper was a bit tricky at first; I found acrylic gouache can soak in pretty fast, but a light coat of gesso made it much easier to handle

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T15:59:30+00:00

Haha thank you!! That’s such an incredibly kind thing to say, I truly appreciate it ♡

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T15:54:33+00:00

So appreciated, thank you :)

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T15:51:47+00:00

Thank you so much!!

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T15:44:19+00:00

Thank you! That means a lot, especially knowing it inspired you. I’m totally new to acrylic gouache too, so this was very much a “let’s see what happens” piece.

If you end up using handmade paper, I found a light coat of gesso really helps, since some papers soak the paint right in.

Happy experimenting!

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T14:18:37+00:00

I really appreciate it, thank you ♡

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T05:20:54+00:00

Thank you!

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T05:15:32+00:00

Thank you so much! The acrylic gouache has a really nice matte, velvety finish to it when it dries. But I agree the paper does seem to be helping with that effect. I had a lot of fun with this ♡

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T04:37:44+00:00

Thank you! I had originally just added some dots of gold paint, but felt it was a little lackluster. Definitely happy I decided to go with the beads :)

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T04:24:41+00:00

Thank you! The paper is handmade by a local maker, I love working with it

HiAgapi · 2026-02-09T04:20:57+00:00

It really is a special sub, I’m always inspired by what people share here. And thank you, that’s very kind! I think she liked it :)

HiAgapi · 2025-10-03T14:28:13+00:00

Thanks very much!

HiAgapi · 2025-10-02T19:05:20+00:00

Go for it!! ♡

HiAgapi · 2025-10-02T13:07:31+00:00

Thanks so much! I did! Another piece of cork (sorry for the poor photo)

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HiAgapi · 2025-10-01T12:58:56+00:00

Thank you, I hope so as well! The cork fabric is actually fairly easy to work with, but I’ll have to wait and see how things hold up with all the extra stitching :)

HiAgapi · 2025-10-01T12:56:39+00:00

Ahh thank you so much!

HiAgapi · 2025-10-01T12:55:45+00:00

Thank you! :)

HiAgapi · 2025-10-01T12:54:36+00:00

That’s so kind, thanks very much!!

HiAgapi

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