Recliner study in gouache

Here's a quick little study of a recliner chair at night, painted in black and white gouache on a Moleskine pocket sketchbook.

The sketch is about 2x4 inches. This is a fun way to sketch for a moody, film noir look. The paper isn't really made for water media. It has a smooth surface that resists the water at first. The painting is mainly transparent black gouache applied with a half inch flat brush. I used white gouache at the end mainly for the light, the open book on the chair, and the coffee table in front. 

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Thanks, Paul Tobin and WCW'ers, for the sketchbook. I'm putting it to use!