Gouache

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WHAT BRUSHES DO YOU NEED FOR GOUACHE: MY FABULOUS TOP 5

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

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GOUACHE AND WATERCOLOR PAINT LABELS: 7 IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS

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

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MAGICAL POWER OF TURQUOISE: HOW TO INTEGRATE BOLD COLORS INTO YOUR SKETCHES

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

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HOW TO STORE GOUACHE ON A PALETTE: A GENIUS SOLUTION!

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

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MY FAVORITE URBAN SKETCHING SUPPLIES: GOUACHE KIT

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

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GOUACHE COLORS FOR BEGINNERS

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

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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GOUACHE

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