The Art of Gouache

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This book is a highly practical step-by-step guide to working with gouache. It not only teaches and inspires novice painters but also introduces more experienced artists to the advantages of using this much overlooked, but wonderful, medium. Gouache is a versatile and easy-to-use painting medium, yet few artists are aware of its fantastic qualities. In this inspirational book, professional artist and bestselling author Jeremy Ford expounds the benefits of this exciting medium, and leads the way to its long-overdue renaissance. Jeremy explores a whole range of styles and techniques and shows you how to create your own masterpieces: a uniquely gouache painting, a bold poster-style landscape and a stunningly realistic still life. • Paint 3 stunning step-by-step projects. • Learn how to paint in different styles. • Be inspired by Jeremy’s style and gain the confidence to develop your own unique style. 'If you want to learn about gouache, this should keep you satisfied for a very long time.' Artbookreview.net If you love painting with watercolour and are ready to experiment with something different, then the versatile medium of gouache could be just the thing for you. Gouache is water-based, quick-drying and, can be painted light over dark as well as dark over light. Ideal for the beginner, it can be used thinly in a watercolour style, or more thickly as with oils or acrylics. This guide covers all the materials and tools required and has a comprehensive techniques section that includes overlaying colours, colour blending and troubleshooting. Experienced author Jeremy Ford takes you through three simple, step-by-step projects, each showcasing a unique style of painting with gouache. Numerous finished paintings are included to demonstrate the range of subjects, styles and techniques that you can achieve, and encourage you to develop your own style of painting using this exciting medium.

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Pages: 144, Edition: Illustrated, Paperback, Search Press