Answering the MOST asked questions about GOUACHE
Switching to a new painting medium can be difficult and confusing. And, with the gouache becoming more and more popular, many people are beginning to switch to it. Because of its unique qualities Gouache can sometimes be a polarizing medium. In this article, I will answer some of the most asked questions about this mystifying type of paint. 1. Can Gouache be Used Like Watercolor? For people coming from the world of watercolor over to gouache this is the million-dollar question. Can gouache be used like watercolor? Both gouache and watercolor are water-based paints with similar ingredients. They are both made up of : pigment, gum arabic, and other preservatives. So because both are essentially made of the same thing; they're the exact same right? Well kind of. Gouache when used with enough water can be used exactly like watercolor. The only real difference is that gouache dries to a matte finish while watercolor by varying brands can have different finishes (matte, glossy, satin). ...