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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

 

2024

Gouache

A3

 

It amazes me how certain colours and imagery can evoke such strong feelings and stir up memories or longings. The vibrant flamingo and turquoise waters are such examples. Both transport our minds and emotions to calm, relaxing, tropical places - stirring up thoughts of vacations and bringing a sense of peace to the soul.

 

Gouache is a fairly new addition to my artistic repertoire. I had used it a bit back when I did the Advanced Certificate of Art and Design at Outer Eastern TAFE in Watirna, Melbourne. But, since then, I had left it alone - until I decided to explore the medium with my art students this year (2024). Gouache is similar to watercolour but can be used with less water, giving a more opaque appearance. The two mediums can work well together - with the watercolour underneath and gouache on top. Gouache is useful for highlights and its reflective qualities makes for vibrant artworks. It has a very fast drying time so blending can be challenging but this contributes to a fresh, spontaneous look.

 

I painted 'Wading in the Shallows' with gouache - in conjunction with my art classes - thinking that flamingos would be a fun and suitable subject to start off with. A series of flamingo paintings is now building with each new attempt I make. For the framing, I chose light colours that added to the “beachy” feel of the artwork.

 

This image will print best on ILFORD's GALERIE Gold Fibre Gloss paper.

Wading in the Shallows

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