31 Gouache Paintings and what I learned from making them

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31 Gouache Paintings and what I learned from making them

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What can you learn from painting in #gouache for a month? Plenty! Especially if you're willing to just plow through and try things out. See links below, as well as the blog post with more info: bit.ly/3JsB7KV
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@imaginaryguide1895 6 ай бұрын

If you need to paint over something, I put down a heavy-ish white layer, let it dry, then paint the replacement color overtop.

@Cre-Art Жыл бұрын

I love these little paintings. They're wonderful. You probably know this by now, but just in case (and for anyone who doesn't know): If you're layering gouache you must go from a thin layer to a thick one. If you put a thin (more diluted) layer on top it will reactivate the one below and can get muddy. Also, when working with white, know that not all whites are equal. A primary white or zinc white are more translucent and made for mixing, while titanium white is more opaque and use for highlights. Gouache is definitely tricky to match, and blend, so anyone wanting to paint a large section should definitely pre-mix enough of that color. It's all a matter of practice, as you have demonstrated very nicely. :)

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

So proud to see Blick and Utrecht brushes here! Utrecht is a Blick-exclusive brand!

@lechatbotte. Жыл бұрын

I buy almost all my supplies from Blick!!

@Blick_Art Жыл бұрын

@@lechatbotte. We love hearing that!

@ArtisticWanderings Жыл бұрын

I loved this video. So fun to see your learning curve with a new medium. I have heard that using acrylagouache in your bottom later is really helpful so you don’t pick up the back ground color as much. The other tip is that when you had a brush struck on top of another color, try to do it in one stroke.

@sandjune2753 4 ай бұрын

A lot of artists say these palettes make their paints go moldy. ( Sarah Burns) however I have found if you use filtered water NOT tap water, that actually helps.

@SandyAllnock1 4 ай бұрын

She tested a variety of brands. A bunch had trouble. Daniel Smith did not. I've used it fir two years, zero mold ❤️

@crafteeLinda Жыл бұрын

Beautiful paintings! Love your reflection on your paintings since I am learning about gouache too. They resonate a lot with me. I would love it if you have videos of your gouache journey. Thank you!

@sarajamal799 Жыл бұрын

wow! amazing skills and beautiful paintings! I always enjoy your videos where you show us a bunch of paintings and reflect on them! I just bought a set of gouache and I can't wait to try a new medium!

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@gillinacook1477 Жыл бұрын

Wow these are beautiful paintings. You’re really good with gouache. I’m still practicing with mine. 😊

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@joycestewart1557 Жыл бұрын

Love you so much, Sandy and how real you are. I consider you one of the best teachers on KZfaq with your willingness to share both what turned out well and what you struggled with in your creativity. Started watching you some years back as a card maker, but I do enjoy watching your other painting videos as well. Thank you for your passion.

@MirandaWatsonArt Жыл бұрын

This was a great video - so many good tips for using gouache and I'm looking forward to more.

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rachaelayers5591 Жыл бұрын

I've just started to experiment with gouache and this was sooo helpful! Mine were not expensive at all and it's helpful to learn that the problems I was having are a Gouache issue rather than something unique to my paints! Your learning will save me a lot of time and heartache. Thank you!! Your pictures are gorgeous, my favourites were the boat and the pot with the little rocks in front and the rocky dark background. Both of them really popped from the page and are in a style that I love

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ladyflimflam Жыл бұрын

Critical reflection is an important skill to learn to progress in any endeavor.

@HariniDigumarthi Жыл бұрын

I can totally relate. I’m drawing a big blank right now. Unable to create anything. Not even ready to venture into my craft space. I’m glad you’re able to take short breaks and bring back the creative energy. Lots of love to you.

@powermom74 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful.

@everartokelli Жыл бұрын

So many great paintings! I appreciate you sharing your gouache journey. Thanks!

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@morgenmachen2400 Жыл бұрын

Love that spotlight effect in your first painting.

@jillwiswall5386 Жыл бұрын

It was great to hear about your successes as well as your misses. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!

@baldwinleatherworks Жыл бұрын

OMG you’re little sparrow painting is absolutely gorgeous! Wow, your blackberries, snow scenes, trees, and 99% of your paintings are amazing! I’m so glad I found your channel. I think it’s going to aid my painting learning journey.❤

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found me too! Welcome☺️

@SMCCRADY2 Жыл бұрын

You make me almost want to try gouache again…maybe. Beautiful paintings!

@paulapeterson-warnock3030 Жыл бұрын

An ambassador for Daniel Smith?!! That’s delicious! I have not tried gouache. My favorite artists on KZfaq tube (including you) really like it. Love your paintings!

@windywednesday4166 Жыл бұрын

Wow, these are wonderful. Thank you for explaining the process! It is truly inspiring.

@gerardbradshaw5644 Жыл бұрын

god they are superb pictures that you have painted [ I,m a very beginner ], and I,m sorry you struggled with the paint but you definitely made it work and thanks for the insight

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@golden1789 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting to watch. Thank you. I have come from gouache to trying out watercolour and the technique is so different regarding how much water is in the brush. Using gouache I often start with very watery wash-like colours and then build up with thicker paint. Leaving the paint to dry for 24 hours and being careful how you apply the next paint layer will usually stop the picking up of colour from the below layer - but it is tricky.

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Water management is a bear-very different between the two😜

@janlorman7700 Жыл бұрын

Great job and loved your self-critique/learnings! Thanks so much.

@jessiecortesart Жыл бұрын

This is pure gold 💛 I really appreciate all the tips and tricks about this medium, it’s very interesting to see the review for each painting and the demo at the end 🙌🏻 I’ve been using gouache for a while and I can understand how tricky it is to work with this medium, sometimes I love it and sometimes I hate it 🤭🤣 but the more I use it, the more I understand how to work with it 😍 There is nothing left to do but practice and experiment on your own but it is still very helpful to see how someone else works on it. All your paintings are amazing, you have a very nice style of painting, it's the first time I've come across one of your videos but I want to tell you that I really appreciate everything you shared. Thank you so much ❤

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessie! More gouache coming up later in March 😍

@JessicaCEP Жыл бұрын

Really lovely work!

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@VBeeMe Жыл бұрын

I love my jelly gauche. I got a little mixer so I can keep them in perfect shape. I lost mist them every two weeks. I couldn’t have afforded them from a tube.

@Kaylasdaintydesk Жыл бұрын

Loved the video! I am learning gouache and this is very helpful!

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@morgenmachen2400 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, Sandy! Just missed the live but this is a fun upload to watch any time.

@jancastle77 Жыл бұрын

Oh my....what a lot of work and learning!!!!! TFS!

@jonlizsam Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all this! I’m a watercolor painter too, who is thinking about trying gouache. Lovely paintings!! I think gouache would be easy to be too bright and cartoonish. I also have concerns about painting too stiffly with gouache. But your snowy cabin and sunset are beautiful with a loose feel. Have you heard of James Guerney? He does amazing plein aire in gouache. Ps: your bunny rock is crying for a bird on top, just no buzzards!

@eileengavinlarsen4509 Жыл бұрын

I reallllly enjoyed this, Sandy. I've been hemming & hawing over where to focus my art journey, and gouache was a strong contender. Like you, I want to do a deep(er) dive into one medium for the 100 day project. Watching this helped me decide to invest my time/$$, for now, for this year's 100 days, in NeoColor II watersoluable crayons ... however, listening to /observing your process for learning more about a new medium has been super enlightening and inspiring. Thank you! I suspect gouache will eventually find its way into my art journey, tho!

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

I hoped it might help a few folks clarify! I found from a lot of comments that people wanted to use Gouache because “it looks so easy” and “I can’t seem to get the hang of watercolor’s water management”….I was surprised to find the difficulty with just that thing. It IS fun and I’ll continue exploring. But it’s not the easy peasy thing I’d been led to believe 🤣

@lesliev7874 Жыл бұрын

I feel your pain. I'm attempting to use gouache and am having trouble with the amount of water to use. FYI. I love the forest scene you did.

@cindyhinson7102 Жыл бұрын

Your paintings are beautiful. Listening to your video. I realized that you need to let the gauche dry before layering. Just like with acrylics. 😊

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right…however even if dry, gouache will rewet and lift if you’re not careful. (And I’m not careful🤣)

@cindyhinson7102 Жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 so true 😄

@karenzemko6518 Жыл бұрын

All your paintings are amazing! I understand the trial and error of changing mediums. I love oils because of the blendability of them, but, like when you used too much water, the colors next to each other often muddy the end product. But it's all good! As you said the point was to learn something, and you surely imparted a lot of knowledge here. TFS!

@fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын

note to self..use cheap brushes not the expensive sable ones😛 love the waterfall!

@bobbiegraham7729 Жыл бұрын

.Sandy, I am doing the same thing. I got Arteza Holbein and W-N govache. Kingart brushes and a new sketchbook just for gouache. It is so much fun! And so different than my usual watercolor. So thanks for having perfect timing. I found watching James Gurney taught me a lot about using the gonache in addition to watercolor for more realism. He does a lot of plein air which I don't do at all.

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Gurney is awesome. Go look up Jared Callum too. 👍🏻

@loati94 Жыл бұрын

I put my watercolor tubes and gouache tubes inside ziplock bags just in case because I don't use the tubes often because right now both my gouache and watercolors are in palettes

@lechatbotte. Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info about gouache. Most artists don’t talk about these differences. I can’t log into the auction, there’s no log in button

@MaryPrasadArt Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the results of your journey! Beautiful (even if there were a few bumps along the way). I have been playing with gauche for a few years now. I like a dry palette for travel. I add a humectant to the paint before drying in the pans (usually in layers). You can use honey and/or vegetable glycerin (I use a combo plus a little gum arabic). Just a drop or two per half pan should do it - I add more to colors that dry harder. This prevents cracking and allows the paint to be re-wet much more easily. Caveat - adding too much will make the paint stay sticky (like M. Graham watercolors) and may make the paint shiny when dry, usually if used in a thick layer. Adding just enough to keep the paints from cracking is the perfect amount - it may take some trial & error. I also use a little of the mixture if the hardened paint starts to come out of a pan (ditto for watercolor) - it acts like a glue but does not harm the paints nor the lightfastness. I have a stay wet palette for the studio. If you haven’t already, I recommend checking out two artists who are experts in gauche - James Gurney and Sarah Burns (Sarah Burns Studio on KZfaq). James often uses a casein (milk based) paint for an under painting. It dries permanent. I bought some before moving to NZ but haven’t had a chance to use it yet. Hopefully soon!

@benjamina6915 9 ай бұрын

I really must be using the wrong gouache, since I never find it a struggle to use, think it's the most easy art medium I've ever used and don't have an issue layering at all and painting things on top of other things.... regardless if it's a dark or a light color added. Gouache is very reliable, always does what it needs to do with very consistent and repeatable results. Your paintings are lovely.

@SandyAllnock1 9 ай бұрын

I think it’s because I came from watercolor where I use a lot of thin washes. Since this video I’ve learned I was too “precious “ with the paint. Once i stopped worrying about using it up, things got a lot easier❤️

@benjamina6915 9 ай бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1that makes sense, thanks for the explanation. I came from watercolor too, started with thin washes, but with every new layer went less thin, until almost pure in the final layers. That worked well and may indeed have been the difference.

@kathymcconnell6852 Жыл бұрын

Just about the same here in Michigan

@saral.1933 7 ай бұрын

If you decide to use some of your watercolor paintings to paint a gouache picture, perhaps you could do a video of the comparison of how the two look and when one might be better than the other. I would be interested in that! Also, I found that it was difficult to Learn to paint watercolor in reverse of all the other paint mediums and I have a concern that if I start painting in opaque gouache -in the reverse process of WC- that it may negatively affect my watercolor painting. Because I need to keep in my head the reverse process of trans. watercolor and I have finally gotten comfortable in that,I don’t want to unlearn and then struggle with having to think out watercolor again.

@SandyAllnock1 7 ай бұрын

I have a recent-ish video comparing the two with the same subject ❤️

@user-qe3py8cz9m 8 ай бұрын

It’s frustrating that the under layer are staining the upper layers, the problem is that the under layer is being reactivated. This doesn’t happen with transparent watercolours, so painting a background wash with transparent watercolours would solve the bleed through. On the other hand, being able to reactivate Gauche can be an asset. Apologies if I’m trying to teach my grandmother to crack eggs!

@SandyAllnock1 8 ай бұрын

LoL it's a matter of what technique you want, and if you want to switch mediums. Watercolor DOES lift, that's why we still have muddy paintings, just not as visibly as gouache. :)

@renshaw5darlene1519 Жыл бұрын

I love your glasses. Did you get new frames? They look really good on you 😃. Great video, by the way 😃

@tomwawer5714 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for interesting demo! Can you use watercolor with gouache? I think about granulating colors which I think are not possible with gouache

@SandyAllnock1 7 ай бұрын

Yes you can! Watercolor just has to go first.

@tomwawer5714 7 ай бұрын

Now I’m really interested! Thank you so much for showing gouache, I never really considered it as 27:36 ’serious’ medium 🎉

@cmumford1477 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy: I am a rank beginner with gouache... Are you using zinc white or titanium white? I think the titanium is more opaque? ( Just wondering if the more opaque white might layer better over the colours underneath? I watched an accomplished oil painter once tackle painting with gouache and she sort of laid her brush sideways to overlay colours Using a light hand... Just an observation I noticed while watching her paint. Thank you for your wonderful and informative videos. Your painting is beautiful.

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Titanium. Pretty sure it’s user error with the water.

@Joysart360 Жыл бұрын

Will you be offering a class on gouache?

@SandyAllnock1 Жыл бұрын

Once I think I have a good handle on it yes but not soon 🤦🏼‍♀️ lots to learn!

@Joysart360 Жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 I'm just beginning to get into Gouache and looking at videos on KZfaq for how to use them before opening and swatching them and a class would be helpful.