Artists & Illustrators

9 REASONS TO GOUACHE

Gouache is a fairly modern painting medium, but it’s recently been making quite a big impression among illustrators and designers. Gouache’s opaque finish and ease of use make it such a fun medium to play with.

I’m a freelance illustrator and author of the new book, Get Up and Gouache. I’ve loved gouache ever since I studied illustration at Falmouth University. Having been working with it for many years now, I’d love to share with you my top tips for getting the most out of this amazing medium.

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