{"product_id":"gouache-painting-basics-kelly-m-cabana-9798183965018","title":"Gouache Painting Basics: Essential Techniques for Visible Underpainting, Layered Overpainting, and Mastering Reactivation","description":"\u003cb\u003eEver stared at a blank page, brush in hand, unsure how to start?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEver painted a layer only to have it lift right off when you tried to add more?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEver wished someone could just sit beside you and explain why gouache behaves the way it does?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are not alone. Every beginner faces these exact moments. And this book was written for those moments.\u003cbr\u003eGouache is unlike any other paint. It can be opaque like acrylic, re-wettable like watercolor, and matte like nothing else. But its unique qualities, especially reactivation and layering, can be frustrating if no one explains them clearly. This book is that explanation.\u003cbr\u003eI am Kelly cabana. I have taught gouache to hundreds of beginners who felt exactly where you are now. This book is not a collection of random projects. It is a carefully structured learning path focused on three skills that most books skip: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Underpainting visibility\u003c\/b\u003e (the hidden layer that adds depth and richness)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Overpainting effects\u003c\/b\u003e (how to add details without destroying your work)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Mastering reactivation\u003c\/b\u003e (turning gouache's most frustrating trait into your favorite technique)\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter builds on the last. You will not be thrown into complex paintings before you understand the basics. You will learn why things happen, not just what to do. And when something goes wrong, because it will, there is a whole chapter dedicated to fixing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you truly need to start (and what to skip, saving you money and frustration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple way to understand gouache's opacity and matte finish without chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make underpainting work for you, not against you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive overpainting effects you can learn in one sitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy reactivation happens and how to control it (the skill that transforms beginners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor mixing that makes sense for real paintings, not just color wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe one skill more important than color: value, light, and shadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix guided practices that take you from simple shapes to your own subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting for every common problem (chalky paint, muddy colors, warping paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for you if: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have never touched gouache but want to start the right way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have tried gouache and felt frustrated by reactivation or muddy layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can draw but struggle with paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want clear, patient instruction, not rushed projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is not for you if: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are already an advanced gouache painter looking for complex techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a book of only projects without explanation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are looking for medical, therapeutic, or professional art career advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eI wrote this book because I remember being confused. I remember watching videos that skipped steps and reading books that assumed I already knew things. I wanted a book that felt like a coach sitting beside me, explaining why, not just showing how. So I wrote it. And now it is yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book. Pick up a brush. Let us start.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book is intended for informational and educational purposes only.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelly M. Cabana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798183965018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Kelly M. Cabana","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48853025685759,"sku":"9798183965018","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gouache-painting-basics-kelly-m-cabana-9798183965018","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}