Welcome to the Complete Beginner's Guide to Gouache! In this tutorial, I will show you what gouache paints I use, different techniques, water to pigment ratios, layering, and more!

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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Gouache set I’m using. Artist VS. Student grade.
01:43 - What is gouache?
02:04 - Painting a gouache wash.
03:30 - Feature: bold, matte finish.
04:13 - Discussing layering with gouache.
05:10 - Water to gouache consistency practice.
11:36 - What paper to use for gouache?
13:25 - Now practicing layering with gouache.
18:59 - Color mixing with gouache.
22:40 - How to lighten gouache.
24:46 - Brushes I use for gouache…