So I am thinking I'm going to have to take an in person class some where in my area to get the basics of the gouges.  I decided to scrap my poplar laminated project entirely since it was just too far gone and not to liking.  How ever with the red alder I purchased from a new local lumber supplier. Which is very nice but gotta drive a bit to get there.  Either way started off of course I used only EWT tools for this.  I finally FINALLY got a bowl shape that I can be completely happy with.  I'm still currently working on it.  Once I glued all 3 of the chunks of wood together.  Half way through starting I realized oh I can get 2 bowls out of this one piece.  So I cut the blank in half and started the work.  Got a lot done on the first one but here are the photos.

That's a really nice shape and finish on the outside!!

All I used for the finish was out of the bottle tung oil  The inside of it is tending to prove a bit difficult.

I wish the inside was as easy as the outside 

Looking good so far. Inside is easy once you get the hang of it. 
Try this video

Stuart Batty simple bowl

If you haven't already, check out Turn a Wood Bowl. Very good videos on basic gouge usage. I learned most of what I know from that site. Kent Weakley teaches you how to use the traditional gouges in a traditional way. Some of the other masters have their own style and ways. However, I wouldn't have wanted to learn from scratch from those turners. They often use odd grinds, used in odd ways. Richard Raffan, in particular, uses a LOT of scrapers. My point is this: Learn the basics from a teacher who teaches the basics. After that, you can expand your horizons. 

I'm quite Familiar with Kent "Turn a Wood Bowl" I'm pretty sure I'm subscribed to him on the you in tubes.