Tag: gouache

  • The Portrait Project

    The Portrait Project

    Back in December, I was wanting to start a new series of artwork. The goal was to create a consistent body of work to build up my portfolio with the intent to eventually apply for a local gallery opportunity. I had a couple of ideas for potential themes to explore, but wasn’t sure which idea…

  • Leggo My Eggo

    When my husband and I first watched Netflix’s Stranger Things last year, I remember thinking it was one of the best new shows I had seen in years. There was that great mix of humor, suspense, nostalgia, etc that made it like a combination of my favorite Steven Spielberg films combined with The X-Files and Stephen…

  • Getting Cinderella Ready For the Ball

    Getting Cinderella Ready For the Ball

    It had been a long time since I had been able to create any new artwork, so I made it a priority in April to create a piece of artwork just for fun and all for me. My daughter loves Disney movies and we watch many together. It’s fun to re-watch many of the films…

  • Wedding Gift Portraits

    It’s been awhile since I have posted, so I wanted to share some portraits that I painted as wedding gift commissions. Each is done in watercolor and gouache.

  • A Peek in the New Sketchbook

    When I was in middle and high school, I used to draw in my sketchbook daily. My sketchbook went with me everywhere I went. It was a good icebreaker for meeting new friends, a good way to pass the time during class (don’t worry, I was a good student 98% of the time), and a…