Watercolour & gouache
Water-based painting, from soft see-through washes to flat, opaque gouache.
Watercolour & gouache
- To start
- $30
- Each month
- $8
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It slows your head right down.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to switch off
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Watercolour & gouacheAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$30Cheaper to start than 55% of hobbies
$8Over a year, more than the kit
$126About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Paint a sky wash and a simple tree, letting the water do most of the work.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does watercolour & gouache cost to start?
About $30 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $8 a month once you are going.
How much time does watercolour & gouache take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do watercolour & gouache at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is watercolour & gouache good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Paint a sky wash and a simple tree, letting the water do most of the work.
Do I need other people for watercolour & gouache?
No. It works fine on your own.