gouache | Julia Henze

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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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12 GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

Best gifts for artists, urban sketchers, and other creatives for 2022 holiday season. Ideal for Christmas, birthdays and just for fun!

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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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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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FIRST AID FOR DRY GOUACHE

This article gives a handy tip on what to do if your gouache has dried hard inside its tube.

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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.

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HOW TO CHOOSE COLORED PENCILS FOR SKETCHING

In this article, you will learn how to choose colored pencils for bright and vivid mixed-media sketching with gouache, watercolor or markers