Category Archives: Gouache
Daniel Smith
I used to just pick up different art mediums and go at it — until I found out that pastel dust can get into your lungs! Did you know that some art materials are potentially harmful? Daniel Smith Art Materials offers this great article on using the various mediums safely.
Online Art Supply Stores
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when purchasing art supplies. If you’ve ever seen a catalog from a supply store, you know the options go on and on. So to get you started, I’ve listed the online stores where I often shop. These are discount art supply stores, and most products are less expensive than […]
Working with Gouache
Gouache paints (pronounced “gwash”) are opaque watercolor paint. These paints comes in tubes a little larger than traditional watercolors, or you could buy various colors in a pre-packaged set. They are similar to watercolors in that they can be thinned with water; however, because they are opaque, the paper won’t show through, and you won’t […]
In this article, artist Tara Leaver shares tips for making sure your painting is the best it can be. Includes a printable checklist!