Gouache or acrylic: what is the difference?

Once dry, gouache can be reactivated with water, whereas acrylic becomes resistant. Acrylic holds up better on canvas and over time; gouache is mainly suited to paper.

Gouache or acrylic: which should you choose?

To find out more, read our detailed gouache versus acrylic comparison.

Our kits contain a pre-traced linen canvas, numbered pots of acrylic paint and 3 brushes: paint by numbers for adults (more than 1,300 designs), kits for children and beginners or your photo as a paint by numbers.