What a fun little sketch to paint!
It was my first time using gouache, and I have to say, I am sold! I love the vibrant colors and the lovely matte texture that is possible with these paints. It works quite well with colored pencils too, though I have learned that a heavily textured, cold-press watercolor paper is not the way to go when drawing over paintings with such soft pencils!
As for the story behind the drawing, while I was brainstorming ideas for February’s Month of Love Challenge, I thought I would approach the concept of love from a different angle. Though I will always and forever be a sucker for a sweet little romance, now that I am expecting our first child I have gained a tremendous appreciation for other sweet things, such as pears, caramel apples, and fat juicy cherries! You might say that this little mouse is a visual representation of my newfound, and I might add, ravenous appetite.
Bon Appetit!
