Collection: Gouache Paints

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What Is\nGouache Paint Used For?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Gouache is\na versatile medium used in:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Illustration\nand design"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Posters and\ncomic art"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Plein air\npainting"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Fine art\nand mixed media work"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"It’s\nwater-soluble and dries quickly, making it a practical and expressive choice\nfor both beginners and professional artists."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Explore\ngouache paint from trusted brands including:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Daniel\nSmith Gouache","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Art\nSpectrum Gouache","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Daler\nRowney Designers Gouache","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Mont Marte\nGouache","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose from\ncompact sets with "},{"type":"text","value":"6 primary colours","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or explore full sets with "},{"type":"text","value":"up to\n24 shades","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", including ultramarine, viridian, and burnt sienna."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"💡 Gouache vs. Watercolour: What’s the Difference?","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"While\ngouache and watercolour share similar ingredients, gouache is "},{"type":"text","value":"thicker and\nmore opaque","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Watercolour is transparent and luminous, whereas gouache\ncovers the surface with a dense, matte layer—making it ideal for layering, bold\ncolour blocking, and precise detail."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Some\nartists, like "},{"type":"text","value":"Henri Matisse","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and "},{"type":"text","value":"Nathan Fowkes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", combine\nwatercolour with white gouache to enhance vibrancy and depth in plein air or\nconcept work."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🖌️ Techniques to Try with Gouache","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Experiment\nwith various techniques to get the most from your gouache:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Staining","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":": Apply a light wash to build a background base. Ideal for skies or\nlarge areas."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Layering","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":": Apply thicker paint in layers for richer colour and texture."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Dry\nbrushing","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":": Use minimal moisture to create textured\neffects and add visual depth."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Tip","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":": Test gouache on scrap paper first to understand its\nbehaviour—especially layering and colour mixing."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🖼️ Brushes,\nTools & Surfaces","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use "},{"type":"text","value":"soft synthetic brushes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for optimal\ncontrol. Flat brushes help with broader areas, while round tips are great for\ndetail. Avoid stiff bristles that may lift previous layers."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Gouache works best on:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Hot-pressed\nwatercolour paper","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Smooth,\n100% cotton paper","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Mixed media\nsurfaces","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Avoid\noverly rough paper to reduce brush drag and maintain clean lines."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🛠️ Gouache Painting Supplies & Add-Ons","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"While\ngouache can be applied with traditional brushes, it also works well with:"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Palette\nknives","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (for texture or removing excess paint)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Watercolour\nbrushes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (since gouache is non-damaging and\nwater-soluble)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Premium-grade\ngouache uses "},{"type":"text","value":"gum arabic","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", while student-grade options typically use "},{"type":"text","value":"dextrin","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":",\noffering great performance at a lower cost."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🧾 Gouache\nPaint FAQs","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Do professional artists use gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes! Its ability to mimic both oil and watercolour makes gouache a go-to medium\nfor commercial illustrators, designers, and fine artists alike."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can you combine watercolour and gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAbsolutely. They’re both water-based and compatible. Add gouache to watercolour\nwork for highlights or opacity."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What paper is best for gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nUse "},{"type":"text","value":"hot-pressed, 100% cotton watercolour paper","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Its smooth surface\nallows paint to glide and helps avoid unwanted texture."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can you paint with dried gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes! Gouache can be easily reactivated with water, making it economical and\nconvenient."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Does gouache granulate?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nNot usually. However, some pigments in gouache (like phthalo or quinacridone)\nmay exhibit subtle granulation due to their natural properties."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is gouache beginner-friendly?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nDefinitely. It’s forgiving, reusable, and works with existing watercolour\ntools. Ideal for students and hobbyists."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What’s the difference between gouache and\nacrylic gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nTraditional gouache remains water-soluble when dry, while "},{"type":"text","value":"acrylic gouache","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nis water-resistant and permanent once dry."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do you varnish or seal gouache?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nUse a "},{"type":"text","value":"cold wax varnish","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or a "},{"type":"text","value":"spray fixative","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" to seal gouache. Be\ncautious—since gouache is water-soluble, applying traditional liquid varnish\nmay reactivate the paint."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"🛒 Shop\nGouache Paint Sets & Supplies at Art to Art","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Whether you’re building your first paint set\nor levelling up with premium artist materials, Art to Art has the gouache\npaints and tools you need to explore this highly expressive medium. Don’t\nforget to explore our paint brushes, artist paper, and watercolour sets for a\ncomplete gouache setup."}]}]}