Gouache is a good choice for beginners at painting to choose, because of its forgiving nature. Unlike acrylics, gouache allows for easier layering and corrections (you can reactivate dried paint with water, making it easier to fix mistakes). It also delivers rich and opaque colours, allowing novice to create impactful paintings without needing advanced layering techniques. Cleaning up after a gouache session is simple. However, be aware gouache dries relatively quickly, so beginners who work slowly may prefer watercolours for this reason.