Gouache paint has a long history, but it's often associated with watercolor and multimedia art. It has certain unique properties of its own that make it well worth exploring, and so this beginner's guide teaches how to create vibrant paintings with this supple, re-workable opaque paint. After an overview of tools and materials, techniques, and color theory, artists can try their hand at such subjects as a bird, a harlequin pattern, city rooftops, and a nocturnal cat.