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I find the C-D gouache set very convenient. I either use an acrylic flat and round and a very small acrylic for details in the living room in front of the TV or a Pentel water brush when doing plein air.
They moisten easily and don’t dry hard like tube gouache. The only draw back is the limited colour range.
Doug
We must leave our mark on this worldWelcome to the gouache lovers!
To your questions:
I think gouache gets a bad rep with a lot of people that equal gouache to the opaque watercolour sets they might have used in school. Some years ago I got bold and tried one of those sets again, Pelikan, one of the better brands here. Turns out I am spoiled rotten by artist’s grade quality now.
Brush choice is very individual. You might have to try some until you find the ones you like. I would second Doug’s recommendation. I love to use water brushes with watercolour and gouache, because it makes controlling consistency much easier for me.
I have the Caran D’ache set as well and use it when I am on the road, either plain air or at workshops and such. It is well balanced and versatile.
If you look for brands that rewet easily: Schmincke has three lines of tubed gouache: Akademie Goaouche (student grade), HKS designer’s gouache (professional used, can be air brushed) and the Horadam goauche (artists grade, can be airbrushed with fine needles). The more expensive lines tend to rewet easier – though of course they are pricier.
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