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bif

(24,340 posts) Sun Jul 31, 2022, 11:33 AM Jul 2022

Question about watercolor paints [View all]

I just started playing around with the medium and have enjoyed using M. Graham paints. Is there a big difference in brands? Are there any better brands?

Also, what's the difference between watercolor and gouache paints? Can you mix them? (On the same sheet of paper?)

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Question about watercolor paints [View all] bif Jul 2022 OP

there's always better brands to spend extra on. mopinko Jul 2022 #1

Which caran d'ache set would you recommend? JudyM Jul 2022 #4

i'd say go ahead and start w a small set. mopinko Jul 2022 #5

Gouache is more opaque than watercolor. Ocelot II Jul 2022 #2

Sometimes I fix a watercolor using Gouache. If your tree trunk is too dark use a lighter color katmondoo Jul 2022 #7

I upgraded to this 24 color set & am very happy with both the paints & the palette. CrispyQ Jul 2022 #3

I learn such great stuff here... ultralite001 Jul 2022 #6

Thank you all for the great input. bif Jul 2022 #8

Gouache is lovely with watercolor. Be aware the flatness of it pulls it forward, so it doesn't do GPV Aug 2022 #9

I've heard good things about Daniel Smith paints bif Sep 2022 #10