Getting Started With Gouache – Bryana Joy Studio
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Okay, first things first: what is gouache?—and how the heck do you pronounce it? Happily, the pronunciation issue is an easy one to clear up: “gouache” rhymes with “squash.” So now you know. What’s Gouache? Gouache paint (sometimes also called “opaque watercolor”) has been used under different names for over a thousand
Gouache has been taking the online art world by storm since the pandemic hit, and it's honestly pretty confusing. First of all, how the HECK do you pronounce it? Also, how do you get started? In this article, I'll share some of the tips I wish I'd known when I picked up gouache last year, and let you know about the materials I've especially come to love.
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MY STORY – Bryana Joy Studio
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Make Your Bagel, Take Your Ease (Original Gouache Sketch
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Blog – Bryana Joy Studio
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Brush Set Giveaway! Chicken Sketchbook Sunday & Tips for Working
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While We Still Had Mouths (Original Gouache Sketch) – Bryana Joy
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p r i n t s – Bryana Joy Studio
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p r i n t s – Bryana Joy Studio
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p r i n t s – Bryana Joy Studio
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Getting Started with Gouache Painting