Shop gouache paints for professional artists, illustrators, designers, students and beginners at Art Supplies Australia. Explore individual colours and gouache sets from leading brands including Winsor & Newton, Art Spectrum, Liquitex and Marie's.
Gouache is a water-based painting medium known for its opaque colour, smooth application and matte finish. It can be used for illustration, design, fine art, sketchbooks and mixed media, with the ability to create both bold areas of flat colour and detailed brushwork.
Choosing Gouache Paint
Professional Gouache Professional gouache offers strong pigmentation, excellent colour and smooth handling for artists, illustrators and designers. Explore ranges including Winsor & Newton Designers' Gouache, Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache and Liquitex Professional Acrylic Gouache.
Traditional Gouache Traditional gouache is water-soluble and can generally be reactivated with water after drying, making it useful for blending, layering and making adjustments while painting.
Acrylic Gouache Acrylic gouache combines the flat, matte appearance associated with gouache with an acrylic binder. Once dry, it becomes water-resistant and cannot be reactivated in the same way as traditional gouache.
Gouache Sets Gouache sets provide a convenient selection of colours and are a practical choice for beginners, students, travelling artists or anyone wanting to try a new gouache range.
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Gouache FAQs
What is the difference between gouache and watercolour? Both are water-based, but gouache is generally more opaque and produces flatter, more solid areas of colour. Watercolour is typically used more transparently, allowing the paper to contribute to the luminosity of the painting.
What is the difference between traditional and acrylic gouache? Traditional gouache can generally be reactivated with water after drying. Acrylic gouache uses an acrylic binder and becomes water-resistant once dry.
Is gouache suitable for beginners? Yes. Gouache is suitable for beginners as well as professional artists and is particularly useful for learning colour mixing, illustration and painting with opaque layers.
Where can I buy gouache paint online? Art Supplies Australia stocks traditional and acrylic gouache paints, individual colours and sets from leading artist-material brands, with delivery available across Australia.
