Hi Sharon. I have really been enjoying your gouache paintings. These are no exception. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Sharon. It's always good to see your posts on KZfaq. 😊

I this is a beautiful painting…and you used only gouach?

Where do you get the scripture stamps?

Love these colours, gorgeous paintings, I too love Autumn, here in UK we have more Autumy days than summery days 😊

Beautiful painting, thank you for a great video

Your paintings are wonderful. Love to watch your process.

Your art is sooo beautiful!

Beautiful paintings. Love the way you used the colors!

I love these paints, though they’ve become a tad pricey. Lovely paintings.

Did you spray them down and let them sit for a bit before using? I find they’re more opaque that way. Thanks for the video!

The Moss Green is Shinhan gouache. So definitely not from any Holbein set 😂

My heart skipped a beat 🦌

Moss Green is my all time favorite green! A beautiful painting and fun video 😊 thank you Sharon!

Loved your paintings, thank you for sharing. I have several different sets of gouache and keep trying to use them as acrylics since Im an acrylic painter for 30 years. It was good two see you using them it helped me a grat deal. Have a good week.😊

Two very nice and also very different pieces, Sharon. It was so interesting to see how you could still create such a vibrant, colourful summer scene from a palette that was geared towards the more muted colours of autumn. I had to chuckle when you referred to the imminent end of summer in Michigan and the looming arrival of the colder seasons - here in Florida, we're still at the height of summer of course and last night Hurricane Debby paid us a visit, knocking our power out for a while (but fortunately little or no physical damage). I hope that despite your cool days and the various health issues, you've been able to get at least a few days out and about doing plein-air work, because I remember that in spring you were so looking forward to being able to get into the great outdoors once decent weather arrived. Anyway, thanks for the video and take care - kind regards, Brian.

Love the Autumn colors. The landscapes looked amazing. 😊

great color palette !!

Great video Sharon! Loved your sketchbook! Hopefully little Madison will be okay and home soon! I’d use the pallet….go for it!

💜💜💜 your sketchbook tours are SO fun to watch! Thank you

Congrats on the granddaughter!

Cool!! Thanks for showing everything to us!

Some really gorgeous pieces in that sketchbook, Sharon (and, yes, I too thought that the one with the two swans & babies came out especially well) - thanks for sharing them with us. I haven't fully got into my stride with gouache as yet but when i do use it, I have a piece of sponge I've cut from a stay-wet pad which I dampen and cover with regular parchment paper from the kitchen. I then squeeze dabs of paint from my tubes and find it stays wet for quite a long time. As you say, this approach leads to some wastage but I'm only using mid-price gouache at present, so that isn't a bother so far. As regards your (should I/shouldn't I?) palette, I'm really not sure - my instinct is to say "Yes, go for it" but I'd always worry about having wells in the lid with the potential for contamination and gooey messes when the palette is closed after a session. Maybe try it with a small(ish) selection of colours first and see how it works. If it doesn't end up with paint running all over the place you can then top it up with the rest of your colours. Hope granddaughter continues to improve - kind regards, Brian.

Not a fan of wells in the lid that will close over. Could cause contamination of paints below.

Sharon, You look wondetful. Like you I battle constant pain. It really wears you down. You looked great on this video. I hope you feel as good as you looked. I also know it can change in a minute too. Take care. Great to see you. Your Faithful Follower, Kathy B. 💜 Fairylady0227

Love your sketchbook!! Go ahead and use the palette. You can always get another one for watercolor 😊

Huh! Cant walk and chew gum. LOL. I've been there done that. You look so cute and full of enegy, Im so glad.

You look so cute today, Sharon. Agree about some of these oriental sketchbooks; just had to glue one of mine back together. UGH

Love your sketchbook

I’m sorry to hear about Madison! Prayers ascending that she’ll be fine. 🩷🌸

Oh my gosh I love it! And I love that you do Bible Journaling.

Sharon, love these. Thanks for sharing.

Positive thoughts n prayers coming you way sweet lady….Jan 😉🇬🇧

Congratulations on the new edition to your beautiful family!!!🎉 ❤

Congratulations-grandkids are such a joy! I have a question... I'm not finding the Strathmore Toned Tan in the 500 series, however the 400 looks like the one you have. Could that possibly be from the 400 series? 😉 Also, where did you get the Stablo Nomadic Easel in the U.S.? I'm having trouble finding it anywhere!

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Family congratulations on your Granddaughter, what great news🎉

Congratulations on your granddaughter! Enjoy every minute with her! Great video as always!

Congratulations on your precious new grandbaby! How fun it is to be a gramma! 😍 I have the stablo also and I have really liked it except for that I don’t think the magnets are strong enough. I want them stronger. I am also familiar with the Etsy setup you are talking about and actually just ordered one a couple of hours ago. The magnets appear to be much stronger. I will see when it arrives. I also wanted one in a smaller size for portability. I am disabled and want something portable and easier to take wherever I go. But the real reason that I wanted it is because of the bag. I love that I can fit everything inside of it including the board and sketchbook. It comes with a long strap so I can carry it like a crossbody. That is a big help for me! I can sit or stand with it against my body open and paint away. The video I watched of the woman using it put the brushes she was using standing up in the bag and she even had a pill bottle of water wedged in the bag. It was very convenient and a great setup. I will be able to use the bag with the stablo to paint or the board that comes with it. I hope you’re having a wonderful vacation! Oh, and I forgot to mention that I wanted the bag so I could pick those gorgeous colors for the bag and board. 😂😂

It's amazing just how much stuff you could accommodate in such a small space, Sharon - at times it was like looking into my wife's purse! 🙂 I especially liked the look of those travel brushes and the chair seemed so substantial, despite weighing just a few pounds. I saw your other posts about your granddaughter's safe arrival and am so happy for you and Pat as you both begin enjoying your new 'grandparent' status. I also saw your reports about your fall and hope that it hasn't been too bad of an injury for you and that the docs are getting you back to full fitness as quickly as possible. Thanks for the video and take care - Brian.

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Congratulations on your granddaughter! Enjoy your vacation. ❤

Can you give us info on where to find the chair and the pencil case. You did not mention the brands.

You’re looking good Sharon! Congratulations on your grandbaby! Nothing like them!

Congrat's Grandma. Have fun in the UP. Wish it was me going haven't had our RV out yet this year.

Congratulations on your new granddaughter! 🎉

Congratulations 🎉 👶 🙌🙌🙌 enjoy her. Have a relaxing vacation as well. 👍 Wow, that is a great deal to take but like you said you can pick and choose for each outing. I ha RA and it's definitely not fun.

Congratulations on your new granddaughter. How exciting. I know you are over the moon!!

great collection, thanks for sharing

Congratulations to you and Pat. Welcome to grandparenthood!! Welcome Madison to the world!