Gouache is an exciting, forgiving and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history going back many centuries, but for some time it has been seen as a medium for illustrators and designers. It has now been rediscovered by the fine artist. In this beautiful book, Kevin Scully champions its cause and explores its attributes. He explains how it can be used to exciting and stunning effect when painting still life. * Explains how to understand and use colour effectively with sections on paint, colour, tone, light and shadow * Advises on composition and emphasizes the importance of drawing * Covers painting flowers, objects and backgrounds * Demonstrates both traditional and contemporary approaches with step-by-step examples * Suggests ways to develop your painting and experiment with different styles, exciting compositions and new techniques AUTHOR: Kevin Scully trained at Wimbledon School of Art and is a practising artist, illustrator and tutor. He exhibits widely and teaches painting and drawing in a wide range of mediums.