Art · Painting

Gouache layering study

Practice opaque and translucent passes.

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Ready to copy - no placeholders.

Paint a small scene in gouache: flat underpainting, mid-tone build, opaque highlights, and a final edge cleanup. Note water ratios per layer.

No placeholders - just copy and use.

  • Subject
  • Palette
  • Layer steps
  • Water ratio notes
  • Finished study
  • Let layers dry to avoid lifting.
  • Work dark-to-light for control.
  • Use a limited palette to stay harmonious.