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Introduction to Gouache
Traditional Art
Definition of the Medium
Gouache is similar to watercolor and acrylic. But it has unique characteristics that differentiate it from both of them.
Like watercolor, it's water soluble and its binder is gum arabic (M. Graham & Co use honey ιn their gouache). The pigment ratio however is much higher compared to watercolor. It's also opaque (containing chalk). However, it can be thinned down to washes and worked just like watercolor. In that form it's less translucent than watercolors but you'll have a hard time to tell the difference. Most importantly it can build up opaque layers.
When it dries - like acrylic - the li
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Monsieur Charlatan Crowdfunding campaign
60% and going strong! I am amazed by the support already 60%! Those of you who haven't got a clue what I am talking about check here https://igg.me/at/monsieur-charlatan and get your own copy or help me spread the word! Sharing is caring!
Thank you so much everybody!
Monsieur Charlatan-Crowdfunding Campaign!
It is true!!! Monsieur Charlatan's crowfdunding campaign is now live!!!!
The reason I have been idle here on deviantart lately, is because I finally started my Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign, to print my webcomic Monsieur Charlatan!!!! (cheering crowd)
It's a 211 graphic novel that could come to life with the help of you,amazing people! Follow the link to the crowdfunding campaing and grab your copy!!! Those of you following the story here, will definitely need to know the outcome of Isidore's and Magda's relationship!!!!
So you can't afford to contribute to the campaign?So what!!! Every share and mention helps me spread the word so kee
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...the happiest of (late) birthdays to you awesome artist...hope all is well for you and yours...=3
BasicVanillaHobbyist General Artist
Happy birthday! 
![Patrick (Cake) [V1]](https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/i/db95d15b-8c0c-4bb6-b743-1beb61737925/d6zsnkp-9fe96f43-05c9-477e-a3cf-6e0459fbf897.gif)
..the happiest of birthdays to you great artist...=3
Happy Birthday!
MekkMarcosHobbyist Artist
Happy birthday.