ART TIP: When painting with gouache, you can use the same paper and brushes that you would use with watercolor.⁠ ⁠ Gouache is often described as opaque watercolor. While these two mediums have many similarities, gouache differs from watercolor in its quick dry-time and matte finish.⁠ ⁠ Gouache has a higher pigment content that is ground into larger particles than watercolor. This prevents it from granulating, causing opacity and a matte finish versus the translucent finish of watercolor. The bold, flat, poster-like finish makes it a versatile medium that is excellent for illustration, fine art and lettering.⁠ ⁠ The application of watercolor and gouache are similar. Watercolor and Mixed Media papers are best suited for gouache painting since they are manufactured to handle wet media applications. Sketch and Drawing papers are too lightweight and don’t have the proper sizing (additives). A heavier weight paper that is 140lb (300gsm) or higher is ideal to help prevent warping. Selecting a watercolor or mixed media paper with a hot press, cold press, rough or vellum surface comes down to personal preference.⁠ ⁠ The same brushes that would be used for watercolor painting are perfect for painting with gouache.⁠ ⁠ 2nd Image:⁠ Gouache (left) vs Watercolor (right) by @jmr_art⁠ ⁠ Featured materials in 1st image:⁠ ► Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper, 140lb/300gsm, cold press⁠ ► @industriamaimeri Gouache⁠ ► @princetonbrush Velvetouch and Heritage Brushes⁠ ⁠ #art #arttip #painting #gouache #gouacheart #gouachepainting #artonpaper #sketchbook #watercolor #watercolors #gouachepaint #artsupplies #artmaterials #strathmore #princetonbrushes #maimerigouache ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠