Gouache vs. Watercolor: Which is Right for You?

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In this video I paint the same image twice - once with watercolor, and once with gouache. The mediums are essentially the same, but they behave differently. I explain the difference, and discuss how that affects your approach to the painting process so we can compare gouache vs watercolor.
0:00 introduction
1:00 drawing for gouache and watercolor
2:06 background with gouache and watercolor
4:46 painting the mushroom with gouache and watercolor
8:29 final details
10:21 conclusion
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@ashleyhawkeswatercolor Жыл бұрын

I prefer painting with watercolor, but I definitely liked your gouache mushroom more than the watercolor version. Very nice comparison!

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@supme7558 Ай бұрын

Huh how ?

@akasunas Жыл бұрын

thank you for this comparison! for some reason watercolor has always been much easier for me, even though it is very unforgiving. i have been trying to get more comfortable with gouache but it is really hard since it’s a completely different way of thinking! i always end up using too much water 😅 your videos encourage me to keep trying!

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

That's great to read this!

@debbiedrawsfunny Жыл бұрын

I prefer the velvety matte look of the gouache and I’m still just a beginner. Your tutorials are really helpful!

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Thanks!’

@sarahbradley1653 Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for doing this video!! I started with watercolor but I really like the look of gouache. All your videos on this platform and Skillshare and your Etchr class I purchased have helped. I’m still on a mission to work on gouache color mixing and “seeing” the colors in my reference to apply the multiple shades/variations in a piece like you do. Thanks again! 😊

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to read this comment! it’s cool! and always happy to help!

@arielle2745 Жыл бұрын

💗💓💖 Very helpful! Both your examples are lovely. I’ve been using watercolor for decades, but just started painting with gouache. I’m amazed at how much I like gouache and how unexpectedly luminous it can be!

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the gouache family!

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

If you want to learn gouache basics, you can follow my free gouache bootcamp: school.cecileyadro.com/courses/bootcamp

@sujanithtottempudi2991 Жыл бұрын

Gouache is really forgiving.... watercolour needs lot of planning ahead...at each step

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

for sure, you need to really plan ahead, as there’s no turning back!

@Momcat6 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cecile. I have always used watercolor but recently bought gouache to play with. Your tutorials are very helpful!

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the gouache family!

@Gray712 Жыл бұрын

that's an awesome one Cecile! i'm saving up to buy some good quality gouache! i love the vibrancy of just one coat of gouache in the background compared to watercolor, which took multiple coats.

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Before you buy your gouache, I'm finishing an article about gouache prices, you might be interested in. Check it out on my blog: cecileyadro.com/category/art-tips/

@Ayespirit 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you help me to know more about the difference between them

@CecileYadro 11 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@mg8642 9 күн бұрын

Im more experienced with watercolour so i is easier for me to use, but ive been using gouache for a few months and its getting easier to use. I'm going to follow your bootcamp to be even more comfortable with it.

@CecileYadro 8 күн бұрын

I hope it will help you!

@MegaAwesomeAnnie Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cecile! The different ways the medium behaves is easy to see when the subject matter is the same for both. I have been painting with watercolours for just over 2 years and it was a steep learning curve! But I am in love with the way watercolour blends and has a life of its own. I recently started using gouache and I must admit, I still paint very carefully because of the habits I've picked up from watercolour... perhaps going forward I can utilise the strengths of gouache to be a little bolder and more expressive, as the medium is much more forgiving as you say :)

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

I think that learning watercolor is more difficult that learning gouache, so you're gonna be fine!

@clarethornley4508 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! I originally used acrylics, then watercolour for a couple of years, and then discovered gouache. So far I've just used it to paint greetings cards for friends and family but would like to expand that - it's such a versatile medium. I'll check out your workshop😊

@CecileYadro 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video with us. I appreciate your explaining the differences between the two mediums. I started out with painting with watercolors and I am just learning about how to paint with gouache. I am finding out that I kind of like both mediums pretty equally. I like both of these differences and how they can help me achieve what I am wanting for my paintings.

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!

@deborahrodney6562 Жыл бұрын

It’s gouache all the way for me! I just love the look of it. Thank you for this video.

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

So glad!

@marikothecheetah9342 Жыл бұрын

I want to jump into gouache and it seems this is the painting medium I will enjoy. I am learning to paint simple watercolour pictures but I was thinking about using gouache, too. And I am convinced. :) Thank you for this video, it was really helpful in my decision making.

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Did you watch this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJ6RjblhvNbDYWg.html with 10 reasons to love gouache?

@marikothecheetah9342 Жыл бұрын

@@CecileYadro Indeed! And, of course, left a like. However, being a beginner, I am careful about my choices :)

@edwingrivera2164 9 ай бұрын

Bravo¡¡ es justo lo que estaba buscando sobre pintar con gouache (tambien le decimos tèmperas)

@CecileYadro 9 ай бұрын

Gracias!

@indianahoosier5794 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is watercolor only because I know that best... I'm having more and more fun with gouache though... and more and more success with it as well. And most recently I found out how to varnish/preserve gouache paintings too. Old dog learning new tricks...

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

With varnish, you can apply on gouache the same as on watercolor.

@sherkatz1821 8 ай бұрын

thank you!!!!

@CecileYadro 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@joelleledoux6351 Жыл бұрын

C’est très intéressant de vous voir faire le même tableau avec les deux médiums…. Je connais pas trop mal l’aquarelle mais je débute la gouache. Penser différemment est très perturbant au début…mais grâce à vos vidéos je persiste car c’est un médium très intéressant…merci beaucoup 👏🇫🇷

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup 😊 Joëlle ! au début il faut attraper le coup de main mais après ce n’est que du bonheur !

@pavanmpib Жыл бұрын

Thank you.. this is precisely kind of comparison i was looking out for being info watercolors i find it so difficult to get into acrylics.. i feel gouache is a mid way. This helps

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, always happy to help!

@GregoryLongs 4 ай бұрын

To me, the tones, flow, and texture of the watercolor worked best. I would like to see a 3rd example of a watercolor painting blended lightly with Gouache. Very nice, thank you.

@CecileYadro 4 ай бұрын

that’s good if you found your favorite medium!

@321Rosey 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Gauoche is my preference. It was great to see your thought process, your application, and your lovely outcome. One thing though, I don’t think in the main when painting with Gouache you can use any paper. I find with most of my work I benefit from watercolour paper. And 300 grams is my preference it allows me to decide to work a little wetter than I may have initially thought.

@CecileYadro 8 ай бұрын

The paper depends on your style. If you use a lot of water you'll need 300 gsm, but if you're painting more dry, any paper will do the job!

@pk3679 Жыл бұрын

I am a long time watercolorist and have recently taken up gouache. I don't know why it has taken me so long to move to gouache. Probably because most of my watercolor teachers turned up their noses at gouache so I thought it was not something to use in my paintings. They were wrong, you are right. Gouache is magic.

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

✨👍🥰

@supme7558 Ай бұрын

I agree with the teachers

@sujanithtottempudi2991 Жыл бұрын

Journey or process of gouache is easy and non thinking for me while the results are stunning but process is too thoughtful in watercolour

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

I completely agree, even if gouache comes with a learning curve as well.

@LoriTriesLife 11 ай бұрын

Can't you use the white gouache on the watercolor mushroom? Thanks for all your time and lessons! 💜

@CecileYadro 11 ай бұрын

Sure I could, but I wanted it to be watercolor only! Thanks for your message!

@LoriTriesLife 11 ай бұрын

@CecileYadro Wow... thanks for answering. I started gouache from an online class. HIMI! 😳 It scared me off of gouache & into watercolor. I'm glad you gave an honest review of Himi gouache. Maybe I should try with new paint! PS - you sound like Isabella Rosellini - my fav actress!

@CecileYadro 11 ай бұрын

Oh... you're not the first one to say that, I'm flattered!

@sherkatz1821 8 ай бұрын

wish you can teach me

@CecileYadro 8 ай бұрын

well I can! you can join my membership here: school.cecileyadro.com/courses/art-with-cecile

@evetan6592 10 ай бұрын

Both painting are amazing, in this vid, the watercolour mushroom looks better

@CecileYadro 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@flareygaming1851 Жыл бұрын

I’m very confused between choosing watercolours or gouache… can you suggest me ..?? I’m currently an acrylic artist

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

I’d say gouache then, it’s closer to acrylic than watercolor.

@flareygaming1851 Жыл бұрын

@@CecileYadro thanks

@aquaecoloratum Жыл бұрын

Tu peux utiliser un gun à air chaud pour sécher ton aquarelle très rapidement sans la déplacer.

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Oui, effectivement, mais je n'en n'ai pas !

@aquaecoloratum Жыл бұрын

@@CecileYadro j'ai payé le mien 20$ à la quincaillerie. En passant j'adore ta chaîne merci beaucoup pour ton beau travail. :)

@supme7558 Ай бұрын

7:05 duh

@CecileYadro Ай бұрын

@supme7558 Ай бұрын

So you paint guoche you paint like oils dark to like the opposite of water colors

@CecileYadro Ай бұрын

Or you can do it the other way around!

@supme7558 Ай бұрын

Water color is mych better

@CecileYadro Ай бұрын

It depends for everyone!

@AndreGodoy1973 Жыл бұрын

Conteúdo fantástico! Muito obrigado e um grande abraço do Brasil! 🇧🇷

@CecileYadro Жыл бұрын

Obrigado!