Gouache has long been overlooked in fine art. Here’s why this bold, honest medium deserves gallery space—and why I’ve chosen it for 14+ years.
TALES FROM THE PALETTE
A series of ghoulish gouache horror stories, sure to both delight and terrify. Join me this Halloween for some illustration studio fun, inspired by the classic Tales From the Crypt series. Written in collaboration with Simon Nagel.
I’m sharing some of the best gouache practices I’ve found after years of using the medium. If you are beginning with gouache, these tips and tricks will help ensure you can start painting easily and effortlessly.
In order to get the most out of your gouache paints you’ll have to understand how to use them. A lot of this comes with practice and play but to help you get started, here are a few ideas for gouache techniques you can experiment with to see what you like and what works for you.
Learn how to get started painting with gouache using this simple starter toolkit. We’ll cover how to mix your gouache and the ideal consistency for best results, two things I get a lot of questions about.
If you're still unsure what gouache is or which paints to invest in, I'm here to give you a rundown so you can get started with confidence and ease. I'll begin with some frequently asked questions about gouache, followed by my paint recommendations.
I’m always looking for ways to share what I love about gouache and encourage others to give it a go. It’s for this reason that I’ve made this blog post: To explain why gouache is my preferred paint to work with and why I’m recommending you try it ASAP!