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Ocelot II

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8. I don't like acrylics - too slippery, and the colors tend to be too intense for my liking.

Reply to bif (Reply #3)

Wed Aug 20, 2025, 06:20 PM

Aug 20

Gouache is more subtle, though its tendency to dry darker takes some getting used to; and if it dries on your skin you can get it off, unlike acrylic paint which will be stuck there until the end of time. Watercolor is harder to control and harder to correct mistakes.

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First attempt at gouache, painted on heavy cardboard. [View all] Ocelot II Aug 20 OP

That is beautiful, I love the way the color turned out. Walleye Aug 20 #1

Very nicely done! SheltieLover Aug 20 #2

Beautiful. bif Aug 20 #3

I don't like acrylics - too slippery, and the colors tend to be too intense for my liking. Ocelot II Aug 20 #8

You get high marks from my family. underpants Aug 20 #4

Ocelot, you did a fabulous job! Diamond_Dog Aug 20 #5

Thanks - but I have to give a lot of credit to the instructor, Ocelot II Aug 20 #7

I think you did well. Old barns were one of my favorite subjects back when I painted. sinkingfeeling Aug 20 #6

Nice. As you explore painting with gouache you might try switching to masonnite/board... brush Aug 20 #9

Corrugated cardboard (not single-ply Amazon box-type cardboard) doesn't warp. Ocelot II Aug 20 #10

That is incredible! ClaudetteCC Aug 20 #11

Very nice!! ybbor Aug 20 #12

Nice! orangecrush Aug 20 #13

Ocelot II, you have real talent. This is excellent. Your experiment is a success! MLAA Aug 20 #14

Looks familiar... Escape Aug 20 #15

Very nice! AltairIV Aug 20 #16

I'm going to give you a professional opinion ... Auggie Aug 20 #17

Thanks for the suggestions! Ocelot II Aug 20 #20

Thanks for being so gracious. Another suggestion ... Auggie Aug 20 #21

Maybe, but I'm not that diligent; if I do it again it will probably be as an oil painting. Ocelot II Aug 20 #22

This is excellent! I love it. LoisB Aug 20 #18

Great depth! Nt Trueblue Texan Aug 20 #19

Very Nice, Ocelot II! calimary Aug 20 #23