Gouache paintings are notable for their superbly matt finish, which makes a work fit smoothly and subtly into the space in which it is presented. This characteristic of the medium is the result of the opacity of the paint, which means that marks such as brushstrokes cannot be seen, and the subject of the work, the finished image, demands all the attention. Gouache paint is popular with artists who like to paint en plein air, because they dry fast, so allow the artist to capture the moment in front of them, but also allow touching up in the studio afterwards, so that the work can be brought to the level of perfection that is otherwise difficult to achieve. This enables the combination of a quick expression of emotion or the speedy capturing of a scene with the ability to include fine detail. You can see how delightful the result is by viewing the gouache paintings for sale on this site.