Acrylic Gouache
Acrylic gouache is a versatile paint that combines the matt finish of traditional gouache with the durability of acrylic. It dries quickly to a smooth, velvety surface.
Our selection includes top ranges such as Turner Acryl Gouache, Holbein, Lascaux, and Liquitex. Shop bold, opaque acrylic gouache in classic, metallic, luminescent, and iridescent finishes - perfect whether you're a fine artist, illustrator, or designer.
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Acrylic Gouache: Popular Questions from Artists
What Is Acrylic Gouache?
Acrylic gouache is a versatile, fast-drying paint with a smooth, velvety-matt finish. It combines the opacity of traditional gouache with the durability of acrylics, making it waterproof when dry. Some ranges, such as Lascaux, are rewettable once dry.
Acrylic gouache is ideal for artists seeking vibrant, flat colour coverage. This makes it perfect for illustration, design, and fine art. Discover top brands like Holbein, Lascaux, and Turner at Jackson’s Art Supplies.
Artists use acrylic gouache for its smooth, matt finish and exceptional opacity. Its fast-drying, waterproof nature allows artists to layer colours without disturbing underlying layers, unlike traditional gouache. This makes it perfect for detailed work, solid colour blocking, and mixed media.
Additionally, good quality acrylic gouache has a high pigment concentration. This ensures excellent coverage and vibrancy, even on darker surfaces. Artists working in design, illustration, and fine art often use acrylic gouache paint for its reliability and versatility.
‘They seem to sit slap bang in the middle between the brilliant colours and opacity of acrylics and the beautiful wash effect of watercolours. They are a “best of both worlds” paint medium.
Unlike standard acrylics, the Holbein acrylic gouache holds up to being intensely diluted and somehow still hangs on to its brilliant colour. Even when mixed with copious amounts of water, I still found it easy to layer over other colours. A single layer of the white was opaque enough to completely cover a dark blue ground. The paints are seductively bright and mix really well.’
— Artist Anna Moss, Review of Holbein Acrylic Gouache on Jackson’s Art Blog.
Gouache has ancient origins. Similar tempera paints were used in Egyptian and medieval art.
The modern form of gouache emerged around the 16th century. In the nineteenth century, watercolours began to be mass-produced in tubes, and a ‘Chinese White’ tube was often added to sets for opacifying colours.
Acrylic gouache was introduced in the 20th century as a hybrid, combining gouache's opacity with acrylic’s durability and waterproof properties. Holbein was among the first paintmakers to introduce it with their Acryla Gouache range.
At Jackson’s Art Supplies, we offer a premium selection of acrylic gouache paints. This includes trusted brands like Holbein, Lascaux, Liquitex and Turner.
Our curated range includes vibrant colours, specialist finishes, and acrylic gouache paint sets ideal for artists of all levels. Backed by a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating, we provide expert advice, fast delivery, and eco-friendly packaging.
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