Gouache history
Gouache is a water-based paint made from powdered pigment, liquid (usually water), and a binder such as gum arabic or dextrin. People have been using…
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How to loosen up your gouache painting
One of the most frequent requests I get from my students is, ‘How can I loosen up my painting?’. Many painters have trouble getting rid…
Six ways to blend gouache paint
You can achieve soft blending and gradients with gouache. As it dries quickly, this can be difficult sometimes. Here are six different ways to blend…
8 types of watercolor
Watercolors are a favorite medium for artists everywhere, but that doesn’t mean you have to buy the cookie-cutter set of tubes at the art store….
Gouache vs. oil paints
Some people are confused about whether they should use oil or gouache. They are both opaque mediums but require a different approach. In this article,…
10 top reasons to love gouache painting
If you’re new to gouache painting, you’re in for a treat! Gouache is easy to learn and versatile, making it a fun medium for beginners….
How to avoid gouache molding?
I know what you’re thinking: “What is gouache molding?” (or moulding, depending on where you live!) If you’re an artist, it’s probably one of the…
How to layer gouache paint?
Do you have trouble layering gouache? Do you get muddy colors when you apply layers of gouache? Gouache is an excellent medium but comes with…
Can you fix gouache mistakes?
No matter how careful you are with your paintings, mistakes happen. If you work with gouache, chances are that at some point, you’ll need to…