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Gouache rhymes with squash

Van Dusen describes his painting process, using water-based paint (gouache) on illustration board. Paint the background first, then start adding the detail.

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Chris Van Dusen

Children’s Author

Author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen brings humor, adventure, lively language, and richly colored, kinetic illustrations to all of his children’s books. He’s created a number of unforgettable literary characters, including Mr. Magee (and his trusty dog, Dee), King Hugo (the royal with the big ego), and Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson.

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