Welcome! I’m Carrie Glessner, a watercolor and gouache artist living in northern Vermont. When I was a kid, I was always the one asking “but why?” and basically, I never stopped. That means I’m now a painter with a lot of questions about paint! Luckily, I also love to do research, and I love to write… Sounds like a blog to me!
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Latest Posts:
Painting With Gouache – For The Watercolor Artist
In case you missed it, last week’s post was all about why you might want to give gouache a try, and which paint to purchase in order to get started (including how to “soft start” with just a tube of white!) This week we’ll go over some gouache tips and tutorials that will be especially…
Getting Started With Gouache – For the Watercolor Artist
Artists are increasingly interested in gouache, a versatile medium that can enhance watercolor techniques. It encourages better color mixing and offers the ability to paint both light over dark and vice versa. Artists can use existing supplies and purchase affordable options to experiment. Choosing between traditional and acrylic gouache is essential, with pros and cons…
Should You Take Up Watercolor Painting?
When I tell people I’m a watercolor artist and teach classes, they often respond with something like, “I could never do that!” Sometimes, they’ve played around with watercolors themselves, but grew frustrated. Other times, they’ve ruled out artistic endeavors all together. Or, they might be proficient in other types of media, but have avoided watercolor…
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