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It is a kind of watercolor, but gouache is heavier and more opaque, with greater reflective qualities.

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What is the water-based opaque paint similar to school-quality tempera?

gouache. Gouache has more body and dries more slowly than watercolor paint. It is a good medium for creating bright colors and meticulous details and is often used for design and fine artwork.


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What is the difference between watercolour and gouache paints?

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What is the name of a type of heavy opaque paint?

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What paint did matisse use for blue nudes?

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How do you pronounce gouache?

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