Gouache Portrait

Gouache portrait painting by Helen Davison

A really enjoyable little project in gouache, undertaken back in August. I used a limited palette of yellow ochre, venetian red, ivory black, cobalt blue and burnt umber. I’m really pleased with the result. It’s a good likeness and the brushwork isn’t over blended, with each stroke serving a purpose. A couple of progress shots follow:

Gouache portrait painting by Helen Davison

Gouache portrait painting by Helen Davison