What to do with leftover gouache | Midnight Wave Tutorial

Whimsical Landscapes
Written By Ruth Wilshaw

Gouache works so much better straight from the tube than when it’s been left to dry on the palette, but we rarely dispense exactly the right amount to use for a project.

So what do we do with the leftover paint?

In this video I’ll show you how I use these little leftover blobs to try out new ideas in a stress-free way, and we’ll create this pretty midnight wave.

Happy painting!

Midnight Wave Ruth Wilshaw Gouache Landscape Tutorial
Midnight Wave Ruth Wilshaw Gouache Landscape Tutorial
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