If you’ve ever tried watercolor and are curious about gouache, keep reading because I’ve got 10 reasons why you’ll love gouache! I’ve been painting with gouache since summer of 2023 for my 100 day project (although I’ve had my hands on the Holbein set since 2021). And as a watercolorist since 2016, I’ve found that gouache was a natural step in learning because they’re very similar. Yet the unique characteristics that gouache offers open doors for new styles and effects.