Gouache Paint
Gouache — the opaque, matte cousin of watercolour — is loved by illustrators, designers and fine artists. Rich, velvety colour that dries to a beautiful flat finish. Free shipping on orders over 15,000 ISK.
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Understanding gouache
Gouache sits between watercolour and acrylic — it is water-soluble, rewettable, and dries to an opaque, matte finish. It is the paint of choice for illustration, graphic design, plein air sketching and decorative art.
Gouache vs watercolour
Watercolours are transparent — light passes through the paint to the paper below. Gouache is opaque — the colour sits on top, giving flat, bold areas of colour. You can use both together in the same painting.
Working with gouache
Gouache can be thinned with water for washes or used thickly for flat, poster-like colour. It dries lighter than it looks wet, so test on scrap paper first. It rewets easily, which allows corrections but means you need to be careful with layering.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy gouache in Iceland?
Yes — Föndurlist carries gouache paints alongside watercolours and acrylics. We ship across Iceland and orders over 15,000 ISK ship for free.
Is gouache good for beginners?
Gouache is very beginner-friendly. It is forgiving because you can rewet and rework it, and it gives bold, satisfying results quickly. It works on regular watercolour paper.
Do you ship across Iceland?
Yes, we ship nationwide and shipping is free on orders of 15,000 ISK or more. You can also pick up your order at our store at Einhella 11, 221 Hafnarfjörður.