What kind of paint do you need to draw a poster?

The pigment of poster painting is usually gouache, and watercolor is better for comics.

First of all, watercolor

Commonly known as watercolor pigments. High transparency, when the colors overlap, the following colors will pass. The color is not as bright as colored ink, but it is very dark, suitable for people who like quaint colors. It is not easy to change color even if it is stored for a long time.

Second, gouache

Also known as advertising color, it is an opaque watercolor pigment. It can be used for thick coating and coloring, and uneven phenomenon will not appear when coloring in a large area. Although both are opaque watercolor pigments, gouache is generally cheaper than propylene; But it is slightly inferior to propylene in coloring, color number and preservation. It should be used selectively according to different purposes.

Extended data

Compared with the techniques of oil painting and gouache painting, the most prominent feature of watercolor technique is the method of "leaving blank". When drawing darker colors, some light and white parts need to be "left blank".

The transparency of watercolor pigments determines this painting technique. Light color cannot cover dark color, unlike gouache and oil painting, which can be covered with light color and white powder. Pay attention to watercolor works, and you will find that almost every one uses the technique of "leaving blank".