Acrylic Paint vs. Gouache: What’s the Difference?
So what is the Difference…Acrylic Paint vs. Acrylic Gouache. The main difference is Acrylic paints include an acrylic polymer, whereas gouache contains Arabic gum, is water-based and dries to matte finish (the same that is used in watercolors–means that it can be reactivated with water).
In this article, you will get a break down from an art supplier with artists on staff that use both acrylic paint and gouache on a daily basis! Understand the key differences, uses, what you can do with each plus some questions and answers at the end!