"Gouache Paints"
Location: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, Nevada
Gouache paints are just as historically venerable as watercolors, and are made in a ...
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Location: Circus Circus Hotel & Casino; Las Vegas, Nevada
Gouache paints are just as historically venerable as watercolors, and are made in a similar way. Indeed, gouache is simply watercolor mixed with an opaque white in order to add opacity.
The pigment particles in watercolors become trapped and held by the fibers of the surface it’s used on. Gouache particles on the other hand, lie on top of the painting surface, making a smooth, coated layer. This difference makes the medium thicker, but capable of capturing brilliance in the same way as oil paints.
The way this medium reflects light made it very popular with Rococo artists in the 1700’s, however like watercolors, it is highly effected by moisture, and can be susceptible to warping or discoloration if left in a damp environment.
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Gouache paints are just as historically venerable as watercolors, and are made in a similar way. Indeed, gouache is simply watercolor mixed with an opaque white in order to add opacity.
The pigment particles in watercolors become trapped and held by the fibers of the surface it’s used on. Gouache particles on the other hand, lie on top of the painting surface, making a smooth, coated layer. This difference makes the medium thicker, but capable of capturing brilliance in the same way as oil paints.
The way this medium reflects light made it very popular with Rococo artists in the 1700’s, however like watercolors, it is highly effected by moisture, and can be susceptible to warping or discoloration if left in a damp environment.
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