Holbein - Acrylic Gouache
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Product Information
- Dries waterproof, prevents layer contamination
- Smooth matte finish matches traditional gouache
- Maintains wet-to-dry color consistency
- Light-fast pigments rated for longevity
- Compatible with all water-soluble media
- Available in metallic and luminous finishes
- Adapted to Munsell color standard
Paint opaque layers that stay waterproof without shifting color tone
Touch the dried surface and you risk lifting color. Holbein Acrylic Gouache delivers that same smooth, flat finish without the fragility. Once dry, painted layers become waterproof and stable, allowing you to work overtop without disturbing what's underneath or build complex compositions through successive applications.
The formulation handles like conventional gouache during painting, moves fluidly, blends smoothly, responds to water control, but acrylic resin replaces gum arabic as the binder. This shift eliminates color shift between wet and dry states; the hue you mix on your palette matches exactly what remains on your surface. Pigments rated for lightfastness and calibrated to Munsell color standards ensure consistent, reliable results across the range, which includes standard colors plus metallic and luminous finishes.
Because dried layers won't reactivate, you can use lighter colors over darker ones without muddying or use Acrylic Gouache as an underlayer for other water-based media. Illustrators working to tight deadlines appreciate the quick-drying properties and permanent surface. Designers value the precise color matching. The medium adapts equally well to fine art applications, commercial work, and hobbyist projects where durability matters as much as appearance.
