Gouache
Created | Updated Apr 18, 2002
Gouache, an expensive, professional type of paint (pronounced "guhwahshz") is fun and fun to work with. Here are some guidelines to help you use it to its full capacity, ultimately improving your work and ensuring you a comfy seat in the afterlife of your belief system. First, the gouache should be the consistency of house paint. Add 2 parts water for every 1 part gouache. Distilled water works better than tap water. The mix is too thin if the surface of your work material is visible. Next, keep in mind that the brush is overloaded if it is dripping. Work quickly; don't let it dry. Try vertical strokes crossed by horizontal strokes. Don't let the paint get clumpy. This should help make your work legendary.
