What is Gouache? – Answering your GOUACHE FAQs
What is Gouache & How is it different to Watercolor? Answering your Gouache FAQs!
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Comparing all the Gouache Brands – MY RANKINGS | 2023
Comparing 12 Gouache Brands (and ranking them). After 5 years of experience with gouache
Read MoreWhat is the Fearless Brush?
Painting Rocks & Cliffs with my Dried Gouache Palette (mainly outside in Scotland)
Using dried gouache for painting rocks and cliffs (mainly outside in Scotland)
Read MoreCreating a Limited Watercolor Palette for Painting Outside
In my most recent episode of Behind the Brush on Patreon, I shared my strategies for creating a custom limited watercolor palette for plein air. These are all Daniel Smith colors chosen from my larger studio selection. But I just thought this diagram was a fun way to explore it, and was worth sharing here. […]
Read MoreMeeden Gouache Review – First Impressions
Meeden just launched their own line of gouache. It falls into the ‘hobbyist’ (student grade) category. Here is my first impression review of the “MEEDEN Gouache Paint Set 24.” If you’d like to see more gouache brand reviews, check out my Gouache Rankings page. Basic Information Tube size is 0.4oz/12ml which is in the middle […]
Read MorePainting Outside Every Day in April – PleinAirpril 2023 Recap
Let’s talk about the 30 day plein air challenge known as PleinAirpril. I’ll also show my sketchbook scans from the entire month and share some thoughts about what I learned.
Read MoreBuilding a Custom “Themed” Watercolor Palette [Daniel Smith] – Lightfast, No animal byproducts, No heavy metals (including scans & research)
How I build a custom watercolor palette to suite my needs
Read MoreHow to use Dried Gouache – Palette Setup, Brand Comparisons & Tips
Pros and cons of using liquid vs. dried gouache, and comparing different brands.
Read MoreWinsor & Newton Designer Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache
Read MoreShinhan Professional Designer’s Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of the Shinhan Professional Designers Goauche.
Read MoreSchmincke Horadam Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of Schmincke Horadam gouache.
Read MoreRoyal Talens Extra Fine Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of the Royal Talens Extra Fine Gouache.
Read MoreM. Graham & Co. Artists’ Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of M. Graham & Co. Artist Gouache
Read MoreHolbein Artists’ Gouache Review
A landscaper painter’s review of Holbein Artists’ Gouache.
Read MoreDaniel Smith Extra Fine™ Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of the Daniel Smith Extra Fine™ Gouache.
Read MoreDaler Rowney Designer’s Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of the Daler Rowney Designer’s Gouache
Read MoreCaran D’Ache Gouache Review (Tubes & Pans)
A landscape painter’s review of the Caran D’Ache Gouache 5 Color Studio Set
Read MoreMiya HIMI Gouache Review (aka “jelly gouache”)
A landscape painter’s review of Miya HIMI gouache.
Read MoreArteza Gouache Review
A landscape painter’s review of the Arteza Gouache Earth Tones Set.
Read MoreGOAUCHE: How to Use a Limited Color Palette (Primaries) to Mix Any Color
Want to simplify your life? Buy less colors. Here’s how I use a very limited palette to mix every color I need. Why use a limited palette when you can buy every color under the sun premixed for you? Besides saving money, when you mix your own colors you do two main things. Years ago […]
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