Gouache Paints

Gouache Paints


If you are someone who loves to paint or someone who is professionally attached to different styles of painting then this article is just for you…

This whole article will work to give you a clear knowledge of a type of paint named gouache.

Not many of us know about this paint, right? So what is gouache?

In answer to this question, gouache is a type of paint that was made to give pictures a matte finish in the 16th century. The paint is not water-resistant but is soluble in water.

Gouache paint is also used to give a painting an opaque painting style with similar yet different elements to that of watercolor.

Carry on reading to find out more and to see which gouache paint is the right choice for you.


01) Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Half-Pan Paint Metal Set

Set of 48 Colors

Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Half-Pan Paint Metal Set main image

Features:

  • 48 different colors in a single pack
  • Used by famous classic artists
  • It has used the same traditional formulae for decades
  • It is highly recommended to apply on metal and paper surfaces

Description:

The Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Half-Pan Paint Metal Set is a great option for artists who want to have a variety of colors at their disposal. The set includes 48 different colors, and the paints are formulated to be highly durable and lightfast. They can be applied to metal or paper surfaces, making them versatile for a variety of projects.

Review:

This Schmincke Horadam Aquarell Half-Pan Paint Metal Set is a great watercolor to work with! The colors are beautiful and vibrant, and the set includes 48 different colors. I love that the paint is made in Germany and uses natural ingredients of high quality. I would highly recommend this set to anyone looking for a great set of gouache paints to work with!


02) Holbein Artist Gouache Set of 24

24 x 15ml tubes

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Features:

  • Matte finish
  • High-quality paint
  • Resists darkening or muddiness in the results
  • 24 color sets
  • It does not contain any whitening agents

Description:

Holbein Artists Gouache comes up with 24 different colors with 15 ml of each tube. This product is manufactured for artists, designers, illustrators and students. Holbein Artists Gouache paints do not have any whitening agents and so are more likely to give better results than those that do. The final result is a matte finish. (and just as an fyi, the product is very much a preferred option in Japan).

Review:

I have never used Holbein gouache paints before, but after trying this set, I will definitely be using them more often! The colors are beautiful and vibrant, and the matte finish is really lovely. I also appreciate that there are no whitening agents in the paint, as it gives a much cleaner final result.

Overall, I highly recommend this set for anyone looking for high-quality gouache paints – simply one of the best gouache paint sets I’ve used.


03) Montmar Art Artists Special Watercolor Paint

15ml Tubes 34 Color Set

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Features:

  • 34 color sets
  • For adult use only
  • Durable
  • Verified product
  • Gives an intensely deep or bright result

Description:

Montmar Art Artists Special Watercolor Paint comes with 34 different colors with 15 ml tubes each and is made only for adult use only. It is durable, does not discolor at all and the color is manufactured with better quality pigments and good quality gum arabic as binders.

As part of the manufacturing process, the product has been verified with different experiments by experts in the field.

Review:

I’m really impressed with the Montmar Art Artists’ Special Watercolor Paint!

Aimed moreso at adults, this product is perfect for anyone who wants to create beautiful, intense works of art. The colors are extremely vibrant and the paint is very durable and easy to mix in your mixing palette. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a high-quality gouache paint set.

Highly recommended!


04) Pébéo Case with Gouache Paint

12 Tubes of 20 ml Assorted Colours

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Features:

  • 12 sets of colors with 20ml tube each
  • Only for adults
  • 1.37 pounds of total packing
  • The result comes up as a brilliant plating
  • It comes up with a high-quality brush

Description:

The product is a gouache paint type which consists of different variants of colors, only manufactured for adult use. The package comes in tubes with 20ml of paint inside and contains 12 different colors. The dimension of the package is 12.6 inches in length, 5.67 inches wide and 1.34 inches in height. The net weight of the total packaging is approximately 1.37 pounds. The product has a range of 74 different variations in colors. The texture of the paint is creamy paste-like which makes it more flexible and sticky and gives it the property to work on the most delicate conditions making it suitable more or less on many surfaces.

Review:

This opaque gouache/watercolor is of a higher standard paint containing very rich ingredients in it. This gives the highly concentrated pigment mixed with the binding agent its creamy paste-like texture. Gouache paints are ideal for opaqueness and this product delivers as you’d expect. The paint is sticky and flexible to use, great for all users from beginners to professionals.

These gouache paints are ideal to deal with complicated works and due to the high-quality pigments the paint can hold itself easily on any surface. It can stay strong against light and can create an ideal coating against transparency.

The result – is a highly professional, fine opaque paint finish.


05) Windsor & Newton Artist Gouache, Watercolor

5ml 24 Color Set

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Features:

  • Contains 24 color paint sets
  • Gives a vivid and transparent outcome to the painting
  • Age-restricted
  • Positive reviews from customers

Description:

Windsor and Newton Artist Gouache is a watercolor-based paint which gives a transparent outcome to your painting. It has a unit count of 4 Fl Oz and comes in tubes with a variation of 24 different colors – the volume of the item is approximately 5 millilitres.

As we all know, Windsor and Newton is a highly acclaimed brand in the industry and as such this product is as expected, a truly great product.

Not recommended for artists under the age of 12.

Review:

The Windsor and Newton Artist Gouache is a great product for anyone looking to create transparent paintings. The 24-color set provides a wide range of colors to choose from, and the results are truly beautiful. I would highly recommend these gouache paint sets to anyone, regardless of their skill level.


General Information About Gouache paints

Traditional gouache is a water-based paint just like watercolor paints or acrylic paint, but gouache has some different properties. Gouache is not water-resistant, gouache dries faster, has binding agent (gum arabic), multiple layers can be added over the first layer, if re-wetted the paint activates and the most important factor is that a Chinese white pigment is mixed which makes it an opaque watercolor and gives a matte finish. There is another type of gouache named acrylic gouache but it is a little different than that of the traditional gouache paints. Unlike traditional gouache paints, acrylic gouache paints require an acrylic binder which changes the gouache from water-soluble to water-resistant, but the outcome of the paint will be of the same quality. It is just that the gouache paints will not be reactivated if contacted with water. Acrylic gouache are more preferred by artists who like to add layers to the painting and use vivid colors.

Being a water-soluble opaque color, gouache is an ideal paint for beginners as the color is reactivated when water is contacted.

In contrast, any error when done with acrylic gouache paints cannot be corrected by re-adding water – an artist would need to paint over any faults with new paint to hide these mistakes.

Most professionals enjoy working with gouache paint because of its flexibility and ability. It gives an equal look and feel to that obtained with acrylic paints, watercolor paints and even oil paints.

Today gouache is used to make posters, comics and many other design work. You can apply gouache on any surfaces like flat areas of glass, watercolor paper/mixed media paper, wood canvases etc.

Conclusion / Roundup

Gouache paints are an excellent choice for artists who appreciate the flexibility and opacity that this type of paint offers. While traditional gouache is not water-resistant, acrylic gouache provides the same level of quality with the added benefit of being water-resistant. For beginners, gouache is a great choice because it is reactivated by water and easy to work with. For professionals, gouache offers the ability to create stunning artwork that has the look and feel of acrylic or oil paintings. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, gouache paints are an excellent choice for your next art project.

I hope that this article has given you a better understanding of gouache paints and inspired you to try them out for your next project.

…and just one final note, I would suggest using the reviewed products yourself to find out for yourself which you prefer to get the best results for you.

Thanks for reading!

FAQs

What is so special about gouache paint?

Gouache paint is water-soluble, which re-activates the paint when water is added. This opaque watercolor gives a matte finish to the art or painting.

What is the difference between watercolor and gouache paint?

Gouache is more opaque than watercolor. The watercolor painting will seem transparent while the gouache painting will not.

What is gouache paint vs acrylic?

Gouache paint is an opaque watercolor which is soluble to water after it dries but acrylic paint becomes water-resistant. Acrylic paints give a glossy, matte and satin look to the paint whereas gouache paints give a matte finish.

Is gouache good for beginners?

Gouache is just perfect for beginners. You can add water to the first layer of paint and the color activates and you can correct the errors because it is water-soluble. But you cannot get this property if you are using acrylic gouache.

What is plein air painting?

Plein air painting is the practice of painting outdoors. The word is French for “open-air”.

Is graham artists gouache a good product?

Yes, it is a good product. It is lightfast, non-toxic, and has good coverage.

What are Tertiary Colors?

Tertiary colors are the colors that are made by mixing a primary and a secondary color. For example, orange is made by mixing red and yellow, green is made by mixing blue and yellow, and violet is made by mixing blue and red.

Are winsor newton designers gouache also good?

Yes, winsor newton designers gouache are also good. they have good coverage and are lightfast and non-toxic.


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Written By Adam Rushton

Adam has made a name for himself in the illustration industry and is a passionate blogger and writer on the subject of art, illustration and graphic design.

His artwork has been featured in countless publications and used for very well-known media projects. As a professional illustrator for over 20 years, Adams media outlets, a wealth of knowledge, and experience enable him to consult and advise artists and illustrators in this country (from York and Manchester to Southampton and London) and all over the world.


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