How to Paint with Acrylic Gouache: Washes, Opaque Layers, and Children’s Book Illustration Techniques

Learn how to use acrylic gouache in both transparent and opaque ways to create expressive, layered artwork for children’s book illustration. Acrylic gouache is an incredibly versatile medium. It can be diluted to create soft, watercolor-like washes or applied directly from the tube for bold, opaque color.