Hi everyone! Thanks so much for showing interest in this burgeoning art community. We are at 8 members so far. I was hoping we might be able to schedule a Meet and Greet online event, just to get to know each other and maybe share one piece of artwork. I’m so eager to hear about your art journey and see what you are hoping to find in this group. I see that a few of you are in Europe and some are in the U.S. let me know if a Sunday morning might work (New York time in the U.S.), as that’s late afternoon in the UK. What do you all think?

I'm a little disappointed with social media in general, but I hope to find here a community of truly passionate and kind people. Here is a gouache artwork, 20x16" on Arches 300gr watercolour paper. Thank you for your attention.

If you love the simplicity and portability of watercolor but are frustrated by its limitations, coming home to gouache may be like finding a new best friend. Because gouache dries quickly, it’s entirely possible to complete a finished painting in a single session if you wish, depending on size. But even after a painting is days, weeks, or months old, it is still possible to go back in and rework a finished piece, change it, or add to it. Gouache is portable and lightweight for travel and requires only a few colors, brushes, and some paper to get started. You can always add to them later as your knowledge and preferences grow.