Gouache is not a new paint, but it is not well known. It has the qualities of both watercolor and acrylic and can be used with either one. It is a flat paint with a chalky appearance. Gouache artworks photograph beautifully. In the tube, it is a concentrate so water needs to be added. The amount of water needed depends on how transparent you want the paint to be.
Gouache is pronounced “gwosh” |