I get that! I don't even think about it, I'm used to it. The more you paint, the easier it will be! But I add it to my list of things I have to cover in an upcoming video, thanks!

@@CecileYadro the 9 for you allot all is of all OOO of

😂It does its own thing for sure. Always a surprise.

@@Cre-Art i believe it's mostly due to the inconsistency of pigments used. some reds when mixed with some blues simply make brown, others make beautiful purple. it depends on the properties of the pigments or dyes, but gouache with dyes is a whole different story.

@@bruhmania7359 Yes, there is that aspect for sure. It keeps me on my toes. 😆But I love it.

Glad it was helpful!

it’s good to know you were not discouraged by Himi!

Cartoon paint? what a good name!!!!

It's in my to-do list!

Merci beaucoup !!!

Yay, thank you!

Yes, I hear you! Color shifting might be the most tricky with gouache, but you get used to it, I don't even think about it really! And mixing gouache and watercolor is fun!

happy painting!

@@CecileYadro Thank you. :)

I am with you. Are you still on that 5-color tiny set? I prefer painting to color mixing from 3 primaries, so I am starting with a 32-color set where I am cherry-picking my favorite colors, and that is a hefty cost to start.

@@nemethmik Sometimes the amount of colors (who can resist) can be overwhelming. It's a good learning experience to keep a limited palette and see what you can make of it. But do what you want, and have fun.

You seem to be telling my story :)

I totally agree! gouache doesn’t need expensive paper!

You can layer with gouache too, although it's a bit more tricky than with acrylic. Another good thing for you is that gouache is matte and easy to photography/scan without any glare on it.

@@CecileYadro it's funny people talk about acrylic's quick drying time as some sort of disadvantage, presumably that's because they like to smear one wet colour into another or work in a wet-on-wet kind of style. That's all a mystery to me. In my limited adventures with paint I have never yet thought, "Oh I wish this paint wouldn't dry so fast. I wish it were still wet!" As I say, that's all a mystery to me but one day, when I feel more accomplished with acrylics, I intend to invest in the little box of professional grade gouache and solve that mystery. PS I did have a couple of pots of "acrylic gouache" from Liquitex. It's basically a very liquid acrylic that dries matt so it does look just like gouache!

Yes, it looks like gouache, but it's not!!! it's a marketing trick, it's just matte acrylic.

Bonjour!

I'm so glad!

Glad it was helpful!

Happy to help and spread gouache love!

It's great if you like Himi, I don't really!

Thanks for watching! And yes, primary are the one you need the most, but white even more!!! get the largest one you can get in white!

@@CecileYadro that’s the most gouache I have is white lol! I also have a beige that makes some lovely warm pastels! I’m joining your art school thing this week!!!

Thank you!

Thanks a lot! 🥰

Have fun!

same!

You're welcome 😊

wowowowow! so cool to read this!

Thank you so much 😀

That's the thing with gouache is that you can rewet it! As I said in the video it's both a curse and a blessing. You could try acryla gouache if you don't want to rewet accidentally your painting.

@@CecileYadro thanks Cecile. Haven’t heard of acrylic gouache!!! I will check it out!

It depends what you do with your gouache. If it's in a sketchbook it's fine. If you want to hang it, you can frame it under a glass, or varnish it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLqin9tnzZrJgJ8.html

@@CecileYadro thanks you 😊

Thanks and welcome

My pleasure

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your comment! Regarding drawing you can still trace and you’ll solve the issue. I have a video about this if you haven’t watched it yet. And regarding colors I’m sure you can find pretty good tutorials around here. It’s worth it to learn color theory once for all and move from this. Happy painting!

"Now I have 120 tubes of Arteza gouache and watercolor paper." whoah, that sounds brutal, you must be a real fan of gouache.

@@nemethmik I love this stuff

Merci !

I get that, gouache is so underrated!

Thanks for watching!

Hehe! Happy painting!

Good question! it’s in my to-do list of videos, so stay tuned!

I love your message! Beceause I agree with almost all you say (I like the matte finish, I even use matte varnish on my oil paintings!), and after giving all the problems with gouache, at the end you still love lit!!! Like I do!

@@CecileYadro Exactly! Gouache is addictive, small community but enthusiastic.

You're welcome!

Good!!! Happy painting!

Muito obrigado

Same!!!!

it works with diluted or opaque gouache the same! Maybe it's even easier with more watery paint.

Thanks!

Yes, they’re good to begin with!

👍

yes, poster is pretty similar, if it's easier and cheaper in your country, you can go for it! This is what Studio Ghibli uses in their background paintings;

Some answers for you: - Arteza is the best student quality you can get, downside you can't buy individual tubes, but it's fine to begin with. - Acrylic gouache is not gouache: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rdp7iqmImpmte2Q.html - Palette: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7-qnsl7qszMh5s.html Hope this helps!

@@CecileYadro got it! Thank you so much for your answer and point me to your other videos! Can't wait to see the next ones! ♥️

My pleasure 😊

Yes, I’m currently testing this and will make a video about it.

@@CecileYadro Tres Bien! (it's been 54 years since I took French) You are a wonderful teacher, thank you for sharing.. ❤

It's true, and false! It depends on the colors actually. I have a blog article about it: cecileyadro.com/gouache-and-lightfastness/

M. Graham and daVinci are the two brands that i know of with the highest lightfastness for their pigments. in M. Graham’s case, they use the same pigments that are used in their watercolors, just less finely ground so they are more opaque. in the 70’s and 80’s gouache was used primarly in graphic design and illustration, and as the work was generally meant to be photographed and then disposed of, rather than hung in a gallery, there wasn’t much concern for lightfastness and archivability. these days, anything marketed as “designer’s gouache” contains more opacifiers, chalk, and whitening agents - they’re going for opacity and that unique matte finish. if you’re concerned about lightfastness, most manufacturers list their pigments and their archival ratings on their websites. i’m personally a big fan of M. Graham’s gouache. they are a bit more transparent than say, Winsor & Newton (or Holbein) but you can easily build on the opacity by layering them. (sorry to hear that you had to deal with an unkind comment!)

To help protect Gouache from fading will Dorlands Wax be enough to protect UT from UV light fading damage? This is what I'm using to avoid glass.

I'm not sure gouache is so expensive, it's so highly pigmented that you don't need much paint.

I agree I've just purchased a starter color set of high quality guache from a big name maker, and I can confirm: gouache is for the rich, acrylic is for the poor. One 14 ml tubelet of gouache is $7 - 10 EUR. For that price you can buy a kilo decent quality acrylic paint 🤣

I haven't tried this specific brand, but I wouldn't recommend gouache in pans, you can learn more here: cecileyadro.com/can-you-use-gouache-in-pans/

The only one I know is Talens, they have one in tube and one in jars. Both are good quality.

@@CecileYadro oh thank you so much for taking the time and answer my question, they sell them in jars in here for the Talens brand ( I'm from El salvador), I will choose that one, I love your videos and I hope you keep making more they are very inspiring.

I wrote an article about that: cecileyadro.com/tempera-gouache-and-poster-paint/

@@CecileYadro Thank you, very informative. 🎨

Happy painting! I'm sure you'll love it!

It's a handmade sketchbook by Will J Bailey, you can find it here: www.willjbaileyshop.com/product/handmade-sketchbook-with-fabriano-artistico-watercolour-paper-28x19cm

Yes, I am an online art teacher.

If it is acrylic paint it's written on it. So it's traditional gouache.

Yes!

Thanks!

I store mine in the fridge!

Well, I really don't like acrylic gouache because you can't rewet it! What is an advantage for you is not for me. I like to be able to blend after, to rewet and get new colors...

​@@CecileYadro I agree for everyone is there own style for sure.. And I do like watercolors where I see most use for (transparent) base layers, defining shapes, lights and shadow areas.. But to finish into details, mixed media offers allot where more layers are required.. So I do see value to stop the rewet at some point, to come in with more opaque colors, like acrylic gouache or vinyl could offer.. Also colored pencil and fine line inks are common used in mixed media hyper and semi realistic drawing/paintings ect.. I am just adding some food for thought that although traditional mediums are good and have some benefits, they also have downsides.. The pursuit of getting rid of those downsides is just common sense for who shows interested in all kind of mediums, to settle somewhere eventually.. Like I mentioned earlier there are also benefits in something like acrylic gouache or Vinyl.. Not only in compatibility with other mediums and or less crack and flexible outcomes, but also in workflow and less color change ect.. More mixing on the palette than on the paper to have better control, instead of being at the mercy of rewetting that makes painting a bit more unpredictable - some cannot afford to take such risks that could come at a cost.. Then Acrylic binders or Vinyl potentially increases work speed and accuracy, but of course also tailors to specific opaque art styles.. So I do still keep standing my ground, that not only the traditional Gouache is the 'best' medium for painting like this video suggests ('that is published to everyone, in this public space where opinions should be able to differentiate and provide informational value all together') Traditional Gouache is also more expensive and not really made to cover larger area`s ect.. So there are enough downsides, which are already solved with other mentioned mediums, while no medium all together I have found is just perfect.. Is the reason why I am looking into all mixed media capable products and workflows.. Anyway Just my two cents here, no thanks.. Cheers!

Yes, it's a downside of gouache. But I don't find that varnish is lightening the light colors?

Blending requires a thick paint, if you don't have enough paint on the paper you can't blend properly. Try with a thicker layer of paint and it should work!

@@CecileYadro thank you

Thank you! 😃 Merci !

I hope you'll have fun!

You’re right, but compared to acrylics gouache is non toxic.

Well, you'd better keep watercolor if you like transparency and watery flow 😉

Thank you!!!

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