TALES FROM THE PALETTE
A series of ghoulish gouache horror stories sure to delight and terrify. Join me this Halloween for some illustration studio fun inspired by the old Tales From the Crypt series. Written in collaboration with Simon Nagel.
I’m sharing some of the best gouache practices I’ve found after years of using the medium. If you are beginning with gouache, these tips and tricks will help ensure you can start painting easily and effortlessly.
In order to get the most out of your gouache paints you’ll have to understand how to use them. A lot of this comes with practice and play but to help you get started, here are a few ideas for gouache techniques you can experiment with to see what you like and what works for you.
Learn how to get started painting with gouache using this simple starter toolkit. We’ll cover how to mix your gouache and the ideal consistency for best results, two things I get a lot of questions about.
If you’re still unsure of what gouache is and which paints to invest in, I’m here to give you a rundown so that you can get started confidently and with ease. I’m going to start with frequently asked questions about gouache, and then move into my recommendations for paint.
I’m always looking to share what I love about gouache and encourage others to give it a go. It’s for this reason that I’ve made this blog post: To explain why gouache is my preferred paint to work with and why I’m recommending you try it ASAP!