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Everything to Know About Acrylic Gouache
Acrylic gouache is a water-based paint that has the characteristic of being opaque. Its composition is a combination of water, acrylic polymers, and pigments; in which the acrylic polymer acts as a binder.
Some brands of art equipment are named Acryla Gouache or Acryl Gouache.
It dries quickly and is an extremely versatile art medium. Acrylic Gouache can be used on any surface that is free of oils or waxes such as paper, plastic, metal, glass, and wood.
What is the reason for acrylic gouache to be born?
In the ’80s of the last century. Due to the need for outdoor wall mural painting, artists needed durable paint that could be used outdoors on a large flat surface. Therefore, acrylic paint was developed.
However, acrylic paints have a characteristic shine and transparency. Designers and illustrators are used to opacity like poster colors and don’t like the gloss and transparency of acrylic paints.
Because of this, art equipment manufacturers have developed a matte finish called acrylic gouache specifically for designers and illustrators.
The difference between acrylic gouache and acrylic paint.
Many people wonder what is the difference between Acrylic Paints and Acrylic Gouache? We can start by analyzing their main characteristics which are listed below:
- Acrylic gouache and acrylic paints are both water-based colors, using polymer acrylic as the binder. The difference between them is simply the amount of pigment; however, acrylic gouache contains more pigments than acrylic paints.
- Acrylic paint is designed for outdoor wall painting so it is better to maintain because Acrylic Paint contains a more acrylic polymer.
- Both are water-resistant after drying
- Besides, acrylic gouache is created for the purpose of illustration, cartoons or posters, etc.; and is a paint that pursues the appeal of matte and smooth surface finish on paper. It’s similar to gouache paint; therefore, it is not suitable for painting and thick coating.
- They are still more long-lasting than watercolor, gouache, and poster
How to use acrylic gouache paints
The way to use acrylic gouache paint is similar to acrylic paint by dissolving it in water. It has excellent adhesion and can be applied to many different material surfaces.
Its finish is opaque and semi-opaque, dries quickly, and once dry, is insoluble in water. So even if you apply multiple coats, the color underneath will not be mixed. Note, you must wash the pen very carefully after painting to avoid damage to the brush.
4 Best Acrylic Gouache Brands for 2023
1. Holbein Acrylic Gouache
Holbein’s acrylic gouache is considered the most popular. Their product range includes 109 high-quality colors in 20ml & 40ml tubes and they are water resistant after drying.
Besides, their acrylic gouaches do not have a breakable surface like traditional gouache using gum Arabic and are compatible with all other water-based media.
- Holbein Acrylic Gouache - Lesson Set, Set of 12 colors, 20 ml Tubes
- Lesson Set
2.Turner Acrylic Gouache
Turner is an art equipment manufacturer from Japan, they create high-quality colors that are loved by artists and illustrators all over the world. Their Acrylic gouache line includes 236 vibrant colors that adhere to most surfaces such as wood, cardboard, metal, and ceramics.
In addition, the color spreads smoothly, dries quickly, and is water resistant. Available in 20ml, 40ml, 100ml tubes & 250ml bags
- Target Gender: Unisex
- Color: Multi
3. Liquitex Professional Acrylic Gouache Paint
Liquitex acrylic gouache has excellent fluidity and application. Their line of acrylic gouache includes 65 brilliant, intense colors, available in 59ml Tubes, all with matte finishes, opaque and water resistant when dry.
- OPACITY – Acrylic Gouache pushes opacity to its limits. Each color is individually...
- FLAT & MATTE – Our gouache gives you solid matte color without reflections or brush...
4. Sakura Craypas Acryl Gouache Paint
Can be diluted and cleaned with water until the paint dries, the drying time is very short, only 1-3 hours. Once the paint has dried, it is waterproof, fade-resistant, and has a long life.
So you can use this medium similar to poster color and it’s very easy to overpaint.
- Feature 1: It can be dissolved with water, and it is water resistant when dry
- Feature 2: Strong adhesion and can be painted on a wide range of materials including...