Rob C.'s Gouache Sketches Based on My Toyscape Photos - Pt 1 GIANT Spaceship

Rob C. and I are regular reader's and contributor's to the UK based Moonbase Central blog. Over the past several months and years I've posted a bunch of diorama photos based on my small space toys from companies like Tri-ang Spacex, or GIANT of Hong Kong, or LP. Those photos were also featured on Moonbase Central. After seeing them, Rob said he'd like to try his hand at interpreting some of them in the 'gouache' style:

Gouache is defined as a method of painting with opaque watercolors. It is a water-based paint that consists of natural pigments, water, and a binding agent, typically gum arabic or dextrin, which gives it a unique opacity compared to traditional watercolors. Gouache is known for its vibrant colors and matte finish, making it distinct from both watercolor and acrylic paints.

I've seen his terrific work featured on Moonbase and readily agreed. Today we proudly feature the first in a series of six gouache Toyscape interpretations by Rob C.- "GIANT Spaceship". The original photo - as posted here and on Moonbase Central - will appear first, followed by Rob's interpretation. Be Blessed and Relish Life! Ed

The original photo showing the GIANT spaceship with astronauts on an alien planet.

WOW - this is like right out of an illustrated book of space stories!