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Gouache [p] (/É¡uËËaeÊ/ ; [É¡uËËÃ¦Ê]), ËÉ¡waÊ also spelled, guache is a type of paint in the category watermedia consisting of, pigment a binding (agent usually gum), arabic and sometimes added inert, material designed to be used in an opaque. Method it also refers to paintings that use this opaque. method
Gouache has a considerable history going back over 600 years. It is similar to watercolor because it can be rewet and the paint can become infused with its paper support. It can also form a superficial layer like acrylic or oil paint. Also like watercolor, gouache dries to a matte finish. It is similar to acrylic or oil paints in that it is normally used in an opaque painting style. Many manufacturers of watercolor paints also produce gouache and the two can easily be used together.