Ruth Wilshaw

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 medium • s 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 what you can create with gorgeous, wall-to-wall color with Creative Gouache! 

 Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.

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