Figure In Gouache

I’m trying something a bit different today, I’m painting a figure in gouache rather than oil. I’m not sure how it will turn out but I plan on taking my time with it, maybe working it up similar to how Andrew Wyeth would work his figures.

Andrew Wyeth, Black Velvet 1972
Andrew Wyeth, Black Velvet 1972

Not that I could ever come close to the Wyeth mastery but it’s nice to try. Here is a succession of images on the process.

Figure in Gouache, Drawing
Drawing
Figure in Gouache, started in gouache
Fixed the drawing and started in gouache
Figure in Gouache, gouache block in
Block in after 1.5 hours

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