Gouache
The definition on gouache (also spelled guache), is a method of painting using opaque pigments ground in water and thickened with a gluelike substance. in art, is a type of watercolor medium, consisting of opaque pigments. In gouache the pigments are bound together with glue or mixed with white pigment our Gum Arabic. Gouache is one of the oldest mediums known to Western art, first used by the ancient Egyptians who used honey to bind their pigments. Ideal for capturing the effects of light and it continues to be used today by artists and designers in the film industry.
For Designers – its ease of use and brilliance make it the most popular designers colour, hence the name, Designers' Gouache. The matt finish makes for more accurate reproduction at artwork stage. For Fine artists – use it in conjunction with water colour or on its own. Its brilliance and opacity give it solidity, excellent for abstract work. Strong effects also result from the contrast of working on coloured backgrounds which are left partly exposed. For Airbrushing – water based and great covering power make gouache popular with airbrush artists. It's the high pigmentation which makes the gouache opaque and matte. For Calligraphy – gouache is used by calligraphers because of its excellent flow, opacity and permanence. For Marbling – the high pigmentation and gum arabic base make it a common choice with professional marblers.
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Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Quinacridone MagentaColor Name Quinacridone MagentaSize (Volume) 59ml$11.05List price: $15.79Save $4.74 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Burnt SiennaColor Name Burnt SiennaSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Burnt UmberColor Name Burnt UmberSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Dioxazine PurpleColor Name Dioxazine PurpleSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Hookers Green Hue PermanentColor Name Hookers Green Hue PermanentSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Iridescent Bright GoldColor Name Iridescent Bright GoldSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Iridescent Bright SilverColor Name Iridescent Bright SilverSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Ivory BlackColor Name Ivory BlackSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
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Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Sky BlueColor Name Sky BlueSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Phthalocyanine Blue (Green Shade)Color Name Phthalocyanine Blue (Green Shade)Size (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Prussian Blue HueColor Name Prussian Blue HueSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Raw SiennaColor Name Raw SiennaSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Raw UmberColor Name Raw UmberSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
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Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade)Color Name Ultramarine Blue (Red Shade)Size (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Prism VioletColor Name Prism VioletSize (Volume) 59ml$11.05List price: $15.79Save $4.74 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Viridian HueColor Name Viridian HueSize (Volume) 59ml$11.05List price: $15.79Save $4.74 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Primary YellowColor Name Primary YellowSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Primary RedColor Name Primary RedSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Yellow OxideColor Name Yellow OxideSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Primary BlueColor Name Primary BlueSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Titanium WhiteColor Name Titanium WhiteSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list!Out of stock -
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Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Emerald GreenColor Name Emerald GreenSize (Volume) 59ml$11.05List price: $15.79Save $4.74 off list! -
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - 59ml - Cerulean Blue HueColor Name Cerulean Blue HueSize (Volume) 59ml$8.11List price: $11.59Save $3.48 off list!