Is the traditional gouache really eliminated now?

Color is more of a feeling, different from the rationality of sketch. The most important thing about color is that it can leave a deep impression on people. Of course, sketching relationships is also needed, but it is weak, but if you can sketch good relationships, beautiful colors and color combinations, that would be great! But always remember that color comes first.

As for how to draw, look at other people's good works and gradually realize that there is no fixed drawing method. To draw your own feelings, everyone sees different colors. If you paint with flavor, you must be full of feelings for your own paintings. I believe that if you practice slowly with emotion, you will get better. If you are preparing for the exam, of course, there are some skills, such as the cold and warm relationship between the bright and dark parts, the collocation of colors, the use of complementary colors, the use of brush strokes and so on. But if you really want to draw well, you can't pay too much attention to fixed techniques or be too rigid, because every painting is different.

In addition, the styles of the north and the south may be different. If you are going to take an examination of which school, you can learn about the style there. But now it seems that it is not much different, and the beautiful paintings will be recognized.