Acrylic vs gouache

Choosing between gouache vs acrylic paint can be difficult. They both have their own unique characteristics and benefits. So, which one is right for you? Read on...

Sometimes, as artists, we want to try them all! And by “them”, I mean all the different art media, especially the ones that are similar to what we’re familiar with. Join us in this blog post as we take a closer look at water-based paints – namely watercolour, gouache, and acrylic paint.

256 likes, 4 comments - thankfulart on June 10, 2020: "Here is a side-by-side comparison of the two paintings from yesterday’s free tutorial on YouTube! - “Gouache vs Acrylics Hummingbird Nest” - https://youtu.be/JJp1gDHR0ys - Completed on Fredrix Canvas. YouTube link in bio! It was so much fun to work with two different types of paint, Gouach and Acrylic, to produce the same painting, and compare and contrast aspects of the process with each step. :) Hope you enjoy this tutorial as much as…

Kelley | Gouache & Acrylic Art on Instagram: "I was going to just show the first vs. the most recent in this reel, but I felt weird leaving the other two out! I talked more about this project in my post yesterday, but I started repainting this reference photo every year to see how I grow and change as an artist throughout the year. Progress can be tough to see on a day by day basis, so looking back at a larger scale like this is so helpful and encouraging to me! 🌊 The original 2020 painting…

Acrylic vs. oil paint… have you tried both? 🎨 Which do you usually like painting with? 🧑🏼‍🎨

This week, I’m covering gouache application basics - how to be successful with gouache right out of the gate. Luckily, gouache (pronounced “gwash”) is a very intuitive medium. There’s barely any learning curve at all. It’s similar to watercolors, in that its water based - meaning you can rewet the

Whether you're interested in one or the other, the roads between these two mediums often diverge at some point in an artist's journey. In this article, we explain the differences between the two, as well as how you can combine them in your paintings!

Understanding the differences between watercolour and gouache paints and their specific qualities and uses for your artwork.