The best synthetic brushes to use with gouache: Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci, Escoda. Personal recommendations from an urban sketcher.

How to read watercolor and gouache paint labels: series number, permanence rating, lightfastness, pigment number, opacity rating.

Practical tips for using turquoise in urban sketching: pre-made paints, markers, pencils; mixing your own colors. Inspiration and examples.

Tips on how to store gouache on Mijello foldable palette, which protects gouache from leaking and drying. Ideal for urban sketching and home

Essential supplies for urban sketching with gouache: paints, brushes, paper and accessories. Recommendations by a professional artist.

Learn how two choose gouache paints, and what colors to buy for your urban sketching needs. Learn the basics of color mixing.

Gouache is the perfect sketching medium for beginners. It’s easy to learn and use and fun to play around with.