Originals in this selection, Photorealism, Material Gouache, under 500 euro.
Formats from 15 x 15 to 18 x 24 cm.
Precision in water-based paint
Gouache with a fine brush can become astonishingly lifelike, since the opaque paint allows every correction. Anyone who wants photorealist gouache paintings under 500 euro for sale should look at precision on a small scale.
Painting photorealistically in gouache means countless tiny dots and strokes made with a very fine brush. The paint dries matte and even, and gradients look almost airbrushed. A photograph cannot imitate this calm of the surface.
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Looking up close
Ask in the description about the paper and about a detail view. A look through a loupe shows whether edges are clean and no pigment has smudged. Small formats belong in this price range, and they call for a slim frame with glass and enough space from the paint.
Requesting close-ups
With small photorealist sheets in particular, it pays to request a second photo showing a detail at actual size. There you see brush strength, paper grain and the cleanliness of an edge. A detail view like that nearly replaces a studio visit.