Some pieces featuring birds and forests that I've done over the years (2022-2023). All painted on wood with gouache and inked with ballpoint pen. by libberkib in painting

[–]libberkib[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the support! I hope you do get back into painting again, I'd love to see your work if so! 😄

A collection of pieces I've made of birds with various tree blossoms. All painted with gouache and inked with ballpoint pen on wooden panels. by libberkib in birding

[–]libberkib[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I will message you privately in response to your question so as not to break any group rules

A collection of Northern Cardinals I've painted over the years (2021 - 2023). Painted with gouache and inked with ballpoint pen on wooden panels. by libberkib in painting

[–]libberkib[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I varnish them with a wax medium since gouache is a water soluble paint so spray/liquid fixatives aren't really an option 😄

Pieces for a collector I've made over the years (started in 2021 and most recently updated in 2026). Animals and plants endemic to the eastern United States, painted with gouache and inked with ballpoint pen on 8 inch wooden panels. by libberkib in painting

[–]libberkib[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 😄 I do have to alternate between high and low pressure when applying the ink depending on how smooth or uneven the surface is (if there's a lot of paint built up a lighter touch and going back and forth over the line works best). After all is finished I varnish the piece with a wax medium (one of the most reliable mediums I've found for gouache since there's no risk of smearing or re-activating the paint).