tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post8059190460691364106..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Options for Underpainting PaintsJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-12488791275384464592021-04-18T23:15:12.008-04:002021-04-18T23:15:12.008-04:00Is there a general color that you'd suggest fo...Is there a general color that you'd suggest for underpainting? I'm new to gouache and want to go to the hardware store and have some matte latex house paint mixed. What a great, economical idea. Thanks.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306009068689744511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-41734292339143347952021-04-18T15:21:01.076-04:002021-04-18T15:21:01.076-04:00In the UK matt house paint are often made of emuls...In the UK matt house paint are often made of emulsions other than latex (very rare) or acrylic. Sadly it tends to be the cheaper paints, and they typically do "lift". Best to try the stability beforehand.Francis Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660615927676468214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-3334249264489204512021-04-18T13:02:10.470-04:002021-04-18T13:02:10.470-04:00Blog reader Dee Abel says: "I've been usi...Blog reader Dee Abel says: "I've been using highly diluted artist acrylic ink for underpainting gouache. I've used Liquitex and Daler Rowney FW inks with equal success. I don't find gloss or beading to be a problem. One bottle lasts a long time, so this is very economical."<br /><br />Thanks, Dee!James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.com