<B>Take your art in a bold new direction—go gouache! In <I>Creative Gouache</I>, artist Ruth Wilshaw shares her step-by-step techniques for creating brilliantly vibrant effects with this easy-to-master medium, a perfect companion for transparent watercolor.</B><BR/><BR/> In this comprehensive guide to gouache, you’ll: <ul><li> Get an overview of <B>essential materials and surfaces</B>. </li><li> Learn basic <B>handling and coloring-mixing techniques</B>, including <B>layering, creating blends, and adjusting opacity</B>, plus <B>troubleshooting tips</B> for common challenges, such as dealing with shifts in color and value from wet to dry. </li><li> Explore how to <B>paint fun, simple motifs, flowers, butterflies, landscapes, and lettering</B>. </li><li> Discover <B>fun gouache techniques</B>, such as <B>adding texture and painting gradients and blends</B>. </li><li> Learn how to <B>incorporate other mediums</B> with gouache, including paint pens, colored pencil,