Associations to the word «Gouache»

Wiktionary

GOUACHE, noun. (painting) A thick, opaque watercolour paint made with gum containing an inert white pigment to make it opaque.
GOUACHE, noun. (painting) A painting made with this paint.

Dictionary definition

GOUACHE, noun. An opaque watercolor prepared with gum.
GOUACHE, noun. A watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum.

Wise words

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