Painting With Gouche at today's Lunch-time lecture at the Bermuda National Gallery from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.

Mr. Finch will also be giving two workshops at the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard. The first, `Beginner's Gouache Techniques takes place from Monday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 11 and `Follow-Up Gouche Techniques' on Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15. For further details on these workshops please telephone 234-2809 or fax 234-0540.

Explaining that gouache is a watercolour medium used for obtaining opaque effects, detailing, glazing, colour depth and tints, Mr. Finch will teach step-by-step technique.

Born in Switzerland, John Finch studied art at Fray's College near London, but pursued a career in engineering design. Now retired and living in the Isle of Wight, he has become a full-time artist, painting marine, seascapes and landscapes. He hosts painting holidays at his home overlooking scenic Freshwater Bay. He is also well known for his aviation and railway subjects.

ALL ABOUT GOUACHE -- Artist John Finch