Beginner gouache painting

By Katie Green

Learn how to use Himi gouache. Get easy tips and tricks for using this inexpensive paint. Plus learn how to reactivate it if it dries out.

It’s no secret that gouache is my favorite medium to paint with, but you may be wondering what it is and how you can get started with gouache painting. In this post, I’ll share the magic of gouache with you so you can feel confident in trying this medium out for yourself.

By Katie Green

In this post I share some common gouache mistakes and how to avoid them. If you're looking for gouache for beginners content this is a great place to start. This gouache tutorial will help you avoid common mistakes so you can get better at gouache painting faster!

Ready to try some beginner-friendly painting? These twenty gouache painting ideas are perfect for a casual afternoon of artsy fun. Bring color to your life by creating beautiful pink and purple clouds sky paintings! Credit: 5aemio_

This week, I’m covering gouache application basics - how to be successful with gouache right out of the gate. Luckily, gouache (pronounced “gwash”) is a very intuitive medium. There’s barely any learning curve at all. It’s similar to watercolors, in that its water based - meaning you can rewet the

Elaine Lee aka Leeniale on Instagram: "Tip 5/10 for gouache ✨ this one I learned from @emmablockillustration on @domestika ☺️ I finally got a nice brown watercolor pencil from @fabercastellglobal and tried it on my underdrawing and I love it! It’s gonna be a little hard to change up my habit of going for my favorite H pencils but this is definitely a lovely method to try if you’ve been struggling with pencil marks showing through your paintings. 🏷️ . . . . . . . . #artjournal #watercolorpai

Head over to my blog for 29 easy gouache painting ideas and my top recommendations for essential art supplies you need as a beginner.

Create stunningly gorgeous space and night sky paintings with the help of these easy to follow gouache painting ideas. Credit: @5aemio_