After a rather frustrating nocturne paint in watercolor - my very first attempt using watercolor at night - I pulled out my virgin travel gouache kit for some heavier paint application. I sketched in ink as normal, and the gouache instantly gave me stronger color in those dark masses. I left some of my lights, not knowing how gouache would behave in those areas - and it was a good thing! It was hard to get strong highlights on top of other color. My rough cotton paper was probably not ideal - but it was the only remaining piece I had stamped. I meant to get a couple others stamped earlier, but was running late to the nocturne with the additional show set up. There are things about this gouache that peak my interest, and I will definitely have to explore a little more. I tried both soft and hard pastels, but only the oil pastels left good marks. Total experiment here, but it was rewarding on a chaotic car show night on Bagnell Dam! Next time I'll be super early and prepared for gridlock and big crowds, lol! I ended up with two good paintings, but oh it was work tonight! Painting number 4304 in 4304 days.
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