tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post1003632109487723532..comments2024-03-17T07:30:48.314-05:00Comments on Vicky L. Williamson: testing gouacheVicky L. Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-76663096482445124282011-03-09T08:27:12.659-06:002011-03-09T08:27:12.659-06:00Thanks to some free tubes of gouache from Wendee, ...Thanks to some free tubes of gouache from Wendee, plus 3 from Creative Coldsnow, I've cut this gouache palette down to the whole pans seen in the "colors" page of my new journal. Mostly M. Graham with one Schmincke and a few W & N. More browns than needed, but I'm comparing them before eliminating more.<br /><br />As for the blog look --- thanks! It's still a work in progress (wish I could figure out what I want to do for a banner!)Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-48259568111893895242011-03-09T07:34:35.696-06:002011-03-09T07:34:35.696-06:00I agree, Vicky! I love gouache on toned paper, bu...I agree, Vicky! I love gouache on toned paper, but it won't take the place of watercolor, even the Schmincke and M. Graham. I am just too much in love with transparency and fluidity.<br /><br />And I LOVE the new look of your blog! Professional, clean, and the art really stands out.Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-5035824552804062052011-03-03T17:26:56.330-06:002011-03-03T17:26:56.330-06:00I'm finding that I do prefer watercolor's ...I'm finding that I do prefer watercolor's transparency, but I want to be "fluent" in gouache for working on toned papers.Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-44575797900005491782011-03-03T17:03:18.421-06:002011-03-03T17:03:18.421-06:00I have never tried gouache. My first love is wate...I have never tried gouache. My first love is water color and I am in crush with wax pencils. I think I need to own a pen brush only I don't think they are available in the Philippines as of the moment.Mice Alilinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293124696481267218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-5173990745585367712011-02-12T13:57:21.243-06:002011-02-12T13:57:21.243-06:00I need to do a lot of mixing trials before I know ...I need to do a lot of mixing trials before I know if I like them. I'd especially like to try them on toned papers.<br /><br />To allow any choice of whole or half pans to fit in this box, I also leveled the protrusions that held the dividers in place, using a knife heated in a flame. Much more versatile this way.<br /><br />I had my husband cut the ends of the travel brushes off with his power saw, one at an angle and one straight. Then I used a pencil sharpener on the straight one --- this gives me two different tools to drag through wet washes.Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-66279614211652551472011-02-12T12:36:56.927-06:002011-02-12T12:36:56.927-06:00This is GREAT! Looks like you've got a great s...This is GREAT! Looks like you've got a great selection of pigmemts. The gouache colors seem really intense. I can't wait to get a few to try out myself. I'm curious how they compare to transparent watercolor, and how they mix and mingle.<br /><br />It funny, I have that same sketch box, as well as the Golden Fleece travel brushes. I like how you modified the sketch box. How did you shape the ends of the brushes, what did you use? I've been wanting to do the same to mine (it will help them to fit in the box because they are just a touch too long), but I'm afraid I will tear them up.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing!WWendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823860450127137876noreply@blogger.com