Acrylic Gouache
Acrylic gouache is an opaque acrylic paint formulated to dry with the flat matte appearance associated with gouache. Unlike traditional gouache, its acrylic binder forms a permanent, water-resistant paint film after drying.
Painter
Josephine Halvorson
Josephine Halvorson is an American painter known for observational paintings made on location using fast-drying acrylic gouache on absorbent grounds.
Related: Andrew Wyeth · Edward Hopper
Josephine Halvorson quick facts
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| Born | 1981 |
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| Nationality | American |
| Primary paint medium | Acrylic gouache |
| Common support | Absorbent grounds on rigid panels |
| Working method | Paints directly from observation, often on site, using fast-drying water-based paint that preserves individual decisions |
| Known for | Site-responsive paintings of ordinary objects, structures, signs, and places |
Sources: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: Josephine Halvorson, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: Conversation with the Artist, and Virginia Tech Center for the Arts.
Paint types used
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Surface types used
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Painting Board
Painting board is a rigid artist support made from hardboard, wood, or another stable panel material. It may be sold raw or prepared with a medium-specific ground layer.