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[LynnMac Ontario, Canada]

Very nicely done Doug, what an experience, to be there! I had a similar feeling in Newfoundland, at Gros Morne, and in Alaska, they seem so much taller even, going straight up from the sea like that.

Cheers, Lynn
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"Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There is a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in" Leonard Cohen

[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

It was raining and the mountains enveloped in mist when we were there Lynn, but a magical location with waterfalls pouring down all the cliffs.

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[Bill]

Very nice painting, Doug. The water looks so deep.
Bill

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[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

Here’s a lovely example of gouache painting, mostly small ones by Nicholas Kennedy.

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[LynnMac Ontario, Canada]

Thanks for that Doug, he will go far! lovely work and great work ethic too.

Cheers, Lynn
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"Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There is a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in" Leonard Cohen

[Vivien Maloney]

Doug – Milford Sound and Fiordland is seen at its best when its raining. Waterfalls pouring down the mountains everywhere, mountains appearing then disappearing into the mist. Its like another world isnt it – awesome, takes your breath away – the raw power and majesty of nature! Hard to explain to those who havent experienced it. You have to see it to realise the sheer awe of it! Im so glad you saw it at its best – unforgetable. :thumbsup:

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[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

Yes Vivien, it was pouring it down when we were there, lots of waterfalls in every direction. I wanted to see how it was when sunny.

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[lensman]

Only just discovered this corner of WC…

Here is a 7×5 gouache painting I did a few years ago.

Art and Jewellery on Etsy
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." - Pablo Picasso

[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

Excellent lighting Glen.

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[LynnMac Ontario, Canada]

Excellent lighting Glen.

Doug

I agree! and I like the composition too, sometimes difficult to place a single object in the frame.

Cheers, Lynn
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"Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There is a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in" Leonard Cohen

[lensman]

Thanks, Doug and Lynn. What I love about gouache (for anyone who hasn’t used them) is the ability to pick up my dried palette and simply wet a small portion to reactivate the paint. I sometimes work on paintings for just a few quick minutes when I can sneak them in and not having to mix up new paint is wonderful. Not only that but since the gouache is dry you can see exactly what colour it will be in your painting.

Glenn

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"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." - Pablo Picasso

[michaeljarman]

Great job, Glenn! I love gouache too I’ve found it to be a very versatile medium! Have fun with it! 😊

[michaeljarman]

After 3-4 months of being too busy to paint, I managed a little time this week to do this small gouache and watercolor painting. I didnt know what to paint, actually (little inspiration lately ). But I think I like how the painting ended up. I titled it ” This Path we Took.”

[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

You have an unusual gouache technique Michael, like wet in wet watercolour. It must be difficult in gouache which dries quickly.

How do you achieve the effect?

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[LynnMac Ontario, Canada]

Another very evocative painting Michael, you manage to get real feeling into your paintings, the soft edges have a lot to do with it. I’d be interested in an explanation of your technique too.

Cheers, Lynn
www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/lynn-macintyre
"Ring the bells that still can ring, Forget your perfect offering, There is a crack in everything, That's how the light gets in" Leonard Cohen

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