Gouache Paint for Fine Art and Illustration, Finely Ground Water-Based Colour for Pen and Brush Work
Gouache paint brings brilliant, opaque colour to fine art and illustration, helping you build bold painted areas and mix expressive tints. Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache has a finely ground, water-based formulation suited to pen, brush and airbrush work.
For fine art painting, use watercolour paper. When preparing design or illustration work for scanning and reproduction, illustration board or hot press watercolour paper helps create a flat finish that reproduces well. The range also works alongside Winsor & Newton Artists’ and Cotman watercolours.
Features
- Opaque colour for bold painted areas in artwork and illustration
- Strong tinting strength for colour mixing
- Finely ground water-based formulation
- Suitable for pen, brush and airbrush illustration
- 14 ml colours across the range; selected black and white colours also offered in 37 ml
- Compatible with Winsor & Newton Artists’ and Cotman watercolours
Specifications
- Paint type: Traditional gouache
- Base: Water-based
- Colour properties: Brilliance, opacity and strong tinting strength
- 14 ml selection: All listed colours
- 37 ml selection: Ivory Black, Jet Black, Lamp Black, Permanent White and Zinc White
- Application tools: Pen, brush or airbrush
- Fine art surface recommendation: Watercolour paper
- Scanning and reproduction surface recommendation: Illustration board or hot press watercolour paper
Frequently Asked Questions
Which colours come in the larger 37 ml size?
The 37 ml gouache selection includes Ivory Black, Jet Black, Lamp Black, Permanent White and Zinc White. All listed colours also have a 14 ml selection.
Which surface should I use for illustrations that will be scanned?
Illustration board or hot press watercolour paper is recommended for gouache illustrations intended for scanning and reproduction. These surfaces help produce a flat finish that reproduces well.
Can I use this gouache alongside watercolours?
Yes. Designers Gouache colours are fully compatible with Winsor & Newton Artists’ and Cotman watercolours, so you can use them together in your painting practice.
Is this gouache suitable for airbrush illustration?
Yes. The finely ground, water-based gouache is suited to illustration using an airbrush, as well as pen and brush work.