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Painting the lids is a great idea... just watch out for any tricksters on April Fools Day! 😉

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Oct 22Liked by Jess Stride

I did my first two paintings with gouache in the last 2 weeks. I was intimidated at first, but it is super cool. Painting the tops of the lids seems like a great idea…it makes finding the color you want so much easier😎

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What a brilliant idea! It must make it so much easier when you're in flow. Such a beautiful bright painting too!

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Thanks so much Nanette!🥰

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So lovely! I’ve always been scared of gouache, but you may have convinced me!

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Thanks Zinia! I tried gouache on and off for years, mostly off🫣 but now it’s my absolute favourite. You should definitely give it a go, especially the acrylic gouache. It behaves like normal acrylic but without the plastic shine.☺️

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Gorgeous! Maybe another little sneaky trip to the art shop is in order!

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Sep 8Liked by Jess Stride

Now I can’t wait until preschool is back in session tomorrow to go paint all my lids!

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Yay!🙌🏼 It's changed everything!

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Sep 6Liked by Jess Stride

I don't use acrylic gouache (yet) but this is so pleasant to watch 🤭😍 I imagine hoe satisfying it is for you now to pick the colours!

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It really has made a difference!😍

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Nice idea re gouache lids - mine are just in a jumble in a tin too also love the layering effect with the acrylic ink will have to try ❤️

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Thanks Sonia! It really was a game changer for me. I love seeing all the colours together like that, its very inspiring and makes me want to paint! 🥰

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