Article · Sarah Burns Studio
How I Use Gouache - And Why I Love It
By Sarah Burns
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2022
About this lesson
Sarah Burns demonstrates two primary approaches to gouache painting: the 'layers' method using sequential washes from diluted color through mid-tones to opaque details, and the 'chunks' technique for detailed compositions. She emphasizes keeping gouache moist using spray bottles and sealed palettes to counteract its fast-drying nature.
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