Gouache is a versatile, water-based paint known for its rich, opaque colors and smooth, matte finish. Like watercolor, it can be diluted with water, but its higher pigment concentration allows artists to create bold, solid layers of color. Gouache is popular among artists and illustrators because it’s easy to blend, dries quickly, and can be reworked with water even after it dries. Its unique combination—with the flexibility of watercolor and the vibrant coverage of an opaque paint—makes it an accessible medium for artists of all skill levels. Here, we’ve assembled a collection of articles that offer more information about the medium and how to maximize its full potential.
Getting Started
Whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, adding gouache to your toolkit is definitely worth considering. Check out this getting-started guide, in which artist Scott Maier walks through the tools and supplies, and basic techniques.
Painting With Gouache: 6 Tips for Success
Watercolor artist Uma Kelkar shares her firsthand expertise with the medium to help you on your way to painting with confidence and building strong results.
3 Tips for Working on Toned Paper
Colorado artist Judd Mercer finds inspiration in his mountainous surroundings, turning to gouache and toned paper as his go-to materials for quick, expressive plein air paintings. Learn his trio of tips for achieving success.
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