gouache
how to paint
techniques
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techniques
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100

What paint is Gouache similar too?

Watercolour

100

what do you mix with gouache?

water

100

what is staining or washes?

thin layer of paint

100

what is splattering?

watered down paint that flicks onto surface to create drips and splats
200

What is the pigment difference of watercolour and gouache?

Gouache has more pigment because it is not as finely ground. 

200

what surfaces can you use with gouache? 

canvas, paper or other surfaces that absorb water. 

200

when can you start a new layer?

when the paint on the surface is dry

200

what is dabbing?

using sponge or paper towel or more to apply paint which will look textured

300

What is the perfect consistency of gouache?

creamy

300

what paint brushes are good to use?

same as watercolour:

mainly flat and round

300

what is it called when colours are wet and mix into one another?

bleeding

300

what food can you use in one of the techniques?

salt.

400

How should you store gouache?

air tight/closed container 

400

what other media do people add to their gouache painting?

chalk or ink

400

what is it called when you use a clean brush, paper towel or sponge to take away paint?

substracting/lifting

400

what technique is a step by step process that adds one layer at a time to help with shadow, highlight placement and details?

underpainting

500

What are the three ingredients in gouache?

pigment, water and gum arabic

500

what are 4 things you need to paint?

gouache, paper, water, paint, palette, paint brush etc/ 

500

what technique is called when you don't add water to the paint and create texture?

dry brushing

500

what is sgrafitto?

scratch away paint to reveal the underneath layer.

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