gouache
What paint is Gouache similar too?
Watercolour
what do you mix with gouache?
water
what is staining or washes?
thin layer of paint
what is splattering?
What is the pigment difference of watercolour and gouache?
Gouache has more pigment because it is not as finely ground.
what surfaces can you use with gouache?
canvas, paper or other surfaces that absorb water.
when can you start a new layer?
when the paint on the surface is dry
what is dabbing?
using sponge or paper towel or more to apply paint which will look textured
What is the perfect consistency of gouache?
creamy
what paint brushes are good to use?
same as watercolour:
mainly flat and round
what is it called when colours are wet and mix into one another?
bleeding
what food can you use in one of the techniques?
salt.
How should you store gouache?
air tight/closed container
what other media do people add to their gouache painting?
chalk or ink
what is it called when you use a clean brush, paper towel or sponge to take away paint?
substracting/lifting
what technique is a step by step process that adds one layer at a time to help with shadow, highlight placement and details?
underpainting
What are the three ingredients in gouache?
pigment, water and gum arabic
what are 4 things you need to paint?
gouache, paper, water, paint, palette, paint brush etc/
what technique is called when you don't add water to the paint and create texture?
dry brushing
what is sgrafitto?
scratch away paint to reveal the underneath layer.