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2 articles tagged with "watercolor"

Gouache Explained: The Opaque Watercolor Most People Have Not Tried
Art Techniques
·9 min read

Gouache Explained: The Opaque Watercolor Most People Have Not Tried

Discover gouache, the opaque painting medium used by illustrators, designers, and fine artists from medieval manuscript painters to Mary Blair. Learn how it works, how it differs from watercolor, and how to get started.

Watercolor Basics: Transparency, Wet-on-Wet, and Layering
Art Techniques
·9 min read

Watercolor Basics: Transparency, Wet-on-Wet, and Layering

Learn the essential techniques of watercolor painting, from wet-on-wet washes to glazing and lifting. Discover why watercolor is both the most accessible and the most demanding painting medium.