07/09/2026
Getting to Know Gouache 🎨
The medium that’s often misunderstood — here’s how it differs from watercolor.
Gouache is a water-based paint like watercolor, but with a denser pigment load and added chalk or opaque fillers. The result? Colors that are solid, matte, and opaque — a world apart from watercolor’s transparency.
Because it’s opaque, gouache is incredibly forgiving. Made a mistake? Just paint over it. That’s exactly why it’s a go-to medium for illustrators and concept artists who need to revise fast.
Watercolor gives you soft, airy transparency. Gouache gives you bold, flat, correctable color. Used together, they can bring out the best of both worlds in a single piece.
Ready to explore a new medium? Meet Sonnet Gouache — rich, highly pigmented color from the very first stroke, with a creamy texture that stays smooth through every layer.
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