I wanted to paint today, but I didn’t want to deal with acrylics and the bit of a mess they create. Gouache has been on my mind as I haven’t done it for a long time!
Starting this painting was a bit tough, just because I am out of practice. Still, I found all the painting I have been doing made it a bit more easy than I anticipated, but, once more I find myself stuck with problems of light and shadow. But here, it is play; the concept is there, and the plan, while not working out, did kind of get there. Certainly you can see where the light is coming from – but not sure how much it worked out.
Fun time, and that is what an easy afternoon is all about! I used bristol paper for this, and was rather pleased with the way the gouache went on. About 10×14 inches.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
I like the colors and the shading! Judy
I like the soft colors that help the red stand out.
It’s fab! And just like the one we have at work. Nice job!
Thanks, Fraggy! Our neighbor gave us one which is stunning – I really like poinsettias.
Thanks, Anne!
Thanks, Judy! Glad you do!
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Great combination of colors. I like this loose composition.
Thank, Laura Kate! I will admit to cropping it – it was really lopsided. And I kept adding the red and green leaves until it sort of looked right. Like Topsy, it grew!