Take your art in a bold new direction—go gouache! In Creative Gouache, artist Ruth Wilshaw shares her step-by-step techniques for creating brilliantly vibrant effects with this easy-to-master medium, a perfect companion for transparent watercolor. In this comprehensive guide to gouache, you’ll: * Get an overview of essential materials and surfaces. * Learn basic handling and coloring-mixing techniques, including layering, creating blends, and adjusting opacity, plus troubleshooting tips for common challenges, such as dealing with shifts in color and value from wet to dry. * Explore how to paint fun, simple motifs, flowers, butterflies, landscapes, and lettering. * Discover fun gouache techniques, such as adding texture and painting gradients and blends. * Learn how to incorporate other mediums with gouache, including paint pens, colored pencil, and watercolor. * Use what you learn to create inspiring projects such as dimensional artwork, clay décor pieces, and cheerful banners. See