Intro Materials

The problem with that is how do you go from a small sketch to a large painting? There are problems that may arise in a larger format that the smaller format didn’t have. To offset this issue Stuart develops a “cartoon”, or preparatory sketch, the size of the final painting with gouache on cardboard. The materials he uses are cheap, readily available, and easy to work with given a little know-how.

Stuart discusses the differences between gouache and watercolor and why he chooses to use gouache for this process. He iterates that it’s important in this stage of developing a final painting to have fun and enjoy the process. Because you’re not using expensive materials, you get to have some freedom to play and explore.