In the last few days I've switched my painting style almost exclusively towards the cottagecore aesthetic, with very limited palettes of muted gouache colors. It's possible that I'm entering a new phase in my art that might last a while. While cottagecore is not a new style for me, I was switching to other themes whenever I felt like painting something different, mostly with watercolor. But having done a few paintings of that style now, it's obvious that gouache is the right medium for it. You need the layering complexity to get the best out of the style, you need the painterly feel and thickness of the paint. So far, I'm having a blast!
Thank you so much! :) It's interesting you mention this, I was chatting with my brother earlier today and he was telling me why I don't do surreal artworks anymore (I used to be a surreal collage artist), and I just replied that I'm at a phase/age now that I just want calm and peace.