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It comes down to the structure. Gouache is an opaque water-based paint that dries faster and darker than watercolour paint. It relies on gum arabic as its binding agent, as is the case with watercolour. Acrylic paint, on the other hand, relies on polymer. Gouache pigment particles are more tightly packed in the medium and are also much bigger.\r\rIt makes it much harder for light to pass through, making the paint more opaque than your standard watercolour. Some manufacturers also add some white chalk additives to make the gouache paints even more opaque. Artists who want more accuracy in their work go for gouache and those who are after luminosity go for watercolour artwork.\r\rIf you want to use gouache for transparent work, all you need is to add some more water to the paint and voila, it’s less opaque!","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What is gouache paint used for?","text":"Using gouache is quite easy to master, and a good material to start painting with. 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As it dries, the background will become more apparent and you can enhance the object with your brush.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h3","heading":"Dry brushing","text":"An easy way to add more dimension to your work is to use semi-wet gouache and brush most of it off in a separate paper. When you have some paint left on the brush, briskly brush this over the artwork, creating texture in the background.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h3","heading":"Shadowing","text":"You will require mixing gouache with varying water levels to achieve several shades of the colour with varying transparency levels. As you slowly work these onto the paper using a dry brush, you will achieve deep shadows.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"","text":"You can also use the paint for the blooming technique, achieving a gradient, and mixed media effects with other paints. Gouache is very versatile and works almost like watercolour, with the main disparity being the after effects. Thus, you can use it on any surface you would with a watercolour palette. Even the techniques do not change much, and as you layer the paint, the matte look will be more evident. \r\rWhen you paint gouache mixed with water, you will notice that the painting has a more transparent result, even with white pigment.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"The history of gouache","text":"Gouache is not the first water-based medium, as such media have been around for centuries.\r\rHowever, it is not until the 18th century that this paint got its name.\r\rIn ancient Egypt people would combine honey and other mediums to create gouache. The same holds in Persia, where early paintings show that gouache was in use. Art by Albrecht Durer from the 15th century and Francois Boucher in the 18th century depict as much. The use of gouache with mixed media such as oils and inks is also shown, pointing to this medium’s flexibility. Even Matisse used gouache when he painted the ‘Blue Nudes’ series.\r\rFollowing its recognition in the 18th century, the paint became more commercially available thanks to its versatile choice of binder. It was used to create comic books, animations, and other artwork that relied on precision. Its fast-drying nature and non-luminous look made it a favourite. Additionally, it was easy to correct mistakes made on paintings which proved important for illustrators and designers.\r\rEven now, with cheaper options coming into the market, this paint still holds its own and is expected to grow even more popular as people search for versatile options. 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","articleId":"C5AD7014-FF6A-7448-9A6F-0FCB2217E69B","primaryCategoryId":"530","isQuotableCategory":false,"primaryCategoryName":"Solicitors & Lawyers","featureImageUrl":"https://www.localsearch.com.au/resources/articles/lawyers/red-light-camera.jpg","urlSlug":"/guides/solicitors-lawyers/red-light-camera-fine","sectionArray":[{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"","text":"The installation of red light cameras is usually done in intersections that are susceptible to crashes and where pedestrians and other road users like road workers are at risk. Red light cameras essentially enable drivers to make conscious decisions on the road. You will be fined for ignoring red light cameras and have demerit points on your licence.\r\rThe locations for safety cameras are usually around traffic lights and connected to sensors that are below the first stop line. 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