Does anyone use gouache here?

[Martha]

I guess not alot of people use gouache. I really love it and have been using it for about 4 years now. I would like to find someone else that uses it so that maybe we can trade tips and techniques. Thank you

[Roan]

Martha,

Might want to check in the Watercolor forum if you haven't already.

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[Leaflin]

Hi Martha
I use gouache and love it. I don't know if I can be of any help. I prefer it over watercolor in the final detail for the obvious reason of its opaque quality and that it does not become progressively transparent with age. I used to make my own in college with precipitated chalk and gum solution but haven't done that in years. My preferred brand is Winsor & Newton and I generally use 300lb Arches. If you want to look at a couple of my watercolor/gouache paintings click on projects below. It is not a very good scan but I am learning.

Leaflin
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/browse_final2.msql?username=leaflin&proj_id=44

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