{"product_id":"gouache-for-beginners-simple-stunning-realistic-projects","title":"Gouache for Beginners: Simple, Stunning \u0026 Realistic Projects","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKate Jarvik Birch\u003c\/b\u003e is a full-time artist and writer living in Salt Lake City, Utah. She's the author of three YA novels, and she offers online painting classes and sells her original art and calendars on her website. Her art has been sold in American big-box stores, as well as featured in television series. Find her online at katebirchart.com and as @kebirch on her social media channels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eMy Story\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Gouache? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eONE Tools \u0026amp; Materials\n\u003cbr\u003ePaint \n\u003cbr\u003ePalettes \n\u003cbr\u003eBrushes \n\u003cbr\u003ePaper \n\u003cbr\u003eMiscellaneous Supplies \n\u003cbr\u003eSetting Up Your Workspace \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTWO Getting to Know Gouache\n\u003cbr\u003eOpacity \u0026amp; Viscosity \n\u003cbr\u003eApplying Paint \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHREE Color Basics\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Color Wheel \n\u003cbr\u003eHelpful Terms \n\u003cbr\u003eValue \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFOUR Drawing Tips\n\u003cbr\u003eShapes \n\u003cbr\u003eProportions \n\u003cbr\u003eContour \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFIVE The Projects\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Subtle Colors \n\u003cbr\u003eMatch Flame\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Lettering \n\u003cbr\u003eAce of Hearts\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Texture with Highlights \n\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Transparency \n\u003cbr\u003eCandy with Cellophane Wrapper\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Convex \u0026amp; Concave Shapes \n\u003cbr\u003eFried Egg\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Color Gradation \n\u003cbr\u003eFall Leaf\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Metallic Surfaces \n\u003cbr\u003eSpoon\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Atmospheric Perspective \n\u003cbr\u003eLandscape\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Translucent Items \n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Shiny Objects \n\u003cbr\u003eBalloon\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Different Textures \n\u003cbr\u003eOrange\n\u003cbr\u003ePainting Botanicals Flower \n\u003cbr\u003eFlower\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\n\u003cbr\u003eIndex\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurious about gouache but unsure where to start? Learn all the essentials of this versatile medium with this fresh and inspiring guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGouache is a water-based paint that dries to a matte, opaque finish. Long used by illustrators, gouache is gaining popularity with artists of all styles and interests. Whether you're a budding artist eager to explore painting or a more experienced artist looking to add gouache to your painting toolkit, \n\u003ci\u003eGouache for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e by Kate Jarvik Birch is your gateway to a world of vibrant creativity. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is tailored for anyone intrigued by the rich, opaque qualities of gouache paint, offering \n\u003cb\u003estep-by-step projects\u003c\/b\u003e that are accessible and enjoyable. From everyday \n\u003cb\u003esubjects like colorful food\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003ehousehold objects\u003c\/b\u003e to \n\u003cb\u003eexpansive landscapes\u003c\/b\u003e and \n\u003cb\u003edelicate flowers\u003c\/b\u003e, Kate guides you through each painting with clear instructions and encouraging tips. An overview of gouache covers everything you need to begin, including choosing the right tools and supplies, mixing colors, and basic gouache techniques. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eGouache for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes realistic artistry with a fresh, contemporary style that focuses on the beauty of ordinary scenes and natural landscapes. The easy-to-follow projects explore a wide variety of subjects and \n\u003cb\u003edemonstrate a range of skills, including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicting transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapturing subtle color variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRendering fine lines and details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBy delving into the unique qualities of gouache, you'll discover a medium that allows for bold expressions and nuanced details that \n\u003cb\u003eunlock your artistic potential\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you aspire to create realistic artwork or simply want to add a splash of color to your surroundings, this book equips you with the skills and confidence to get started!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Birch, Kate Jarvik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Foster Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-06-03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Painting|Art \/ Subjects \u0026amp; Themes \/ Still Life|Art \/ Techniques \/ Painting - Watercolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Gouache painting|Technique|Instructional and educational works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760393482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760393482\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter Foster Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53034722656537,"sku":"SP-9780760393482","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780760393482_spiral.png?v=1787300840","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/gouache-for-beginners-simple-stunning-realistic-projects","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}