Keeping Your Gouache Paint Fresh: Tips and Tricks
Do you want to avoid your gouache paint drying up too fast or needing help to keep it fresh during your painting sessions? Discover the…
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8 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Gouache Paint
Artists can use gouache for a wide range of artistic styles, but like any medium, it’s important to know its unique properties so you will…
Pros and Cons of Using Gouache Paint
Gouache is a versatile medium used for various styles, from illustration to expressionism. It has a lot of advantages but some downsides as well. Let’s…
Why is my gouache not opaque?
Many artists find it difficult to achieve the desired level of opacity in their gouache painting, which can be frustrating. There are several reasons why…
How to varnish gouache
If you’re a fan of gouache painting, then you might be aware that this medium can be a bit fragile. That’s why it’s important to…
How to protect your gouache paintings
Gouache is a popular medium among artists due to its vibrant colors and versatility in application. However, like any medium, it will fade over time…
Gouache and lightfastness: how to choose pigments that won’t fade
One important factor to consider when using gouache is lightfastness, or the ability of a pigment to resist fading or discoloration when exposed to light. Gouache…
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…
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…
