Techniques

Gouache paint

Gouache paint style, Midjourney V8.2, render 1 of 4
Gouache paint style, Midjourney V8.2, render 2 of 4
Gouache paint style, Midjourney V8.2, render 3 of 4
Gouache paint style, Midjourney V8.2, render 4 of 4
Gouache paint --v 8.2
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About

Gouache paint is a water-based medium known for its opaque qualities and vibrant colors. It has been used by artists throughout history for its versatility, allowing for both detailed work and broad, expressive strokes. Gouache is often favored for its matte finish and ability to be reworked after drying, making it ideal for illustrations, design, and fine art.

Observations

Across all four renders, the style uses visible, broad paint strokes and simplified illustrative shapes to build expansive outdoor landscapes. Saturated blues, coral pinks, oranges, and greens create vivid warm⁠–cool contrasts, while clean blocky forms and dark foreground silhouettes give the scenes strong graphic structure.

Look terms

Colours

Earlier versions

Similar styles

Gabriele Munter style (Painters), Midjourney V8.2
Valleygouache style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
SREF codes
Flamingo Warpworld style (SREF codes), Midjourney V8.2
Vincent Di Fate style (Illustrators), Midjourney V8.2
Illustrators
Albert Namatjira style (Painters), Midjourney V8.2
Ponyo style (Titles), Midjourney V8.2
Titles