>>5997289I used to think similar, but in the end, pragmatism wins for me: using a bit of opaque makes the process faster, avoids the use of freaking masking fluid, and basically gives the same output. Actually, the use of bits of opaque harmoniously contrasts with transparent washes.
It's a point of technical detail, it should be negligible in front of what you're trying to express; collectioners will care more about the message, general composition and colors than than they would about the use of a little bit of gouache.
>>5997344Lucky we have access to so much historical painting, photography, etc.
>>5997435FWIW, old age used to be considered a punition!
