Why Casein Paint? Lots of Advantages Over Oils for Plein Air

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James Gurney uses casein paint for a plein-air study of the conservatory at Stonecrop Gardens. As he demonstrates his drawing and painting process, he explains the advantages of casein compared to oils, gouache, and acrylic.
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VIDEO TUTORIALS:
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@itsCheezeh 10 ай бұрын

That intro was awesome! I love your imagination James!

@Blick_Art 10 ай бұрын

We're beyond excited to see casein as the topic on this channel! It's a wonderful "painter's paint" that has so many of the advantages of gouache with additional body and presence. Until the mid 20th c, casein was a common adhesive and paint binder- Casco glue used to come with recipes for paints and putties- and designers and illustrators loved casein for its matte finish, perfect for glare-free photography. It's overdue for rediscovery by more fine artists!

@KayInMaine 10 ай бұрын

Wow! I just went to your website to see if you sold casein in sets, and you do! :D

@JamesGurney 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info and support, Blick Art. I finally figured out how to switch over my affiliate links to you guys from the dreaded Amazone. Will be doing that on future vids.

@sujanithtottempudi2991 10 ай бұрын

I think casein dries as fast as acrylics..and can't be reactivated..do why not use acrylics which are cheaper than casein. Also they spoil brushes very fast

@KayInMaine 10 ай бұрын

@sujanithtottempudi2991 no they don't unless you leave your brushes in the sun for hours.

@Blick_Art 10 ай бұрын

@@JamesGurney We're honored! Thanks for welcoming us here on this great channel!

@garydrawsandpaints7745 10 ай бұрын

Dang…really glad you included Jeanettes paintings in there. The sheds compositions are straight up beautiful and subtle with great neutral colors. Looking forward to seeing both of you in October!

@pdcorlis 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your passion for painting with the rest of us. Casein sure looks like a magical medium somewhere between acrylic and oil. 👍🏻

@michaelavolio 10 ай бұрын

I love when you do somewhat longer videos like this, and I'd love to see more videos focusing on specific media or specific mixtures of media. I think I've watched all your gouache and watercolor videos and many casein too - always interesting to watch you work.

@blabberink 10 ай бұрын

The effort on the editing is so nice and I can see that you really like doing this. Your art is also really inspiring to me, thanks a lot for this content

@jordangraham9972 9 ай бұрын

There’s such a comforting feeling to your videos like watching a pbs special or something

@janevellenderartist 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful painting. I absolutely love casein which I discovered through your channel and find perfect for urban sketching. I had never thought of varnishing it however, very helpful. I would love to see some more casein videos.

@janeward2878 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this! You inspired me to buy casein (from the only shop in the uk that sells it) after watching your videos using it as a background for gouache. Yesterday I took one of my gouache over casein pictures to a local art group and none of them had used or heard of casein. I told them I had also painted a picture with it and could not understand why it was not more popular. A few hours later you posted this video. I will send them the link! Thanks for all your wonderful videos!

@margigreene4395 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this demo using all casein paint! I have a set of colors and have played with it some - but still need a lot more practice to feel proficient. Nice to watch how you handle it for at the moment, it handles me. Thanks for including Jeanette's work also! Looks like it was a beautiful day to be painting outside!

@TeagueChrystie 10 ай бұрын

I can't describe to you how much I love this channel. You're awesome.

@elfhaiku 10 ай бұрын

Ok, going to try casein now. Fantastic intro scene. Thanks for including your wife’s work. Wish I were closer, so I could draw the conservatory as well. Also, it’s refreshing you don’t endorse products. Pure painting. Thank you.

@noahtheeditor8650 10 ай бұрын

Great sfx and cinematic shots, u love your painting guides for the amount of process you leave in😊

@josephinastover5785 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us the virtues of casein! I am inspired to give it a go on its own, and maybe as a first layer under oils. I can't wait to get the Gumroad video as well. Also, I love the intro, and your paintings are all lovely.. Jeanette's as well!

@JamesGurney 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks, Josephina. That's super generous of you. Next business breakfast at the diner is in your honor.

@josephinastover5785 10 ай бұрын

@@JamesGurney Awesome. Diners are a great place for art business meetings! ☺️

@sarachauvot7677 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing!

@dneel468 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful. It’s fascinating watching you paint. Thank you for sharing.

@fletcherstudios 10 ай бұрын

Totally digging casein paints, thanks to you!

@TheCombatartist 10 ай бұрын

Always a treat to see your videos pop up! Love to see mixed media techniques, everything plus the kitchen sink!

@marlsbars 10 ай бұрын

lovely work as always, james!

@hildegardkhelfa5358 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful as always. I love the paintings from both of you, plus how much there is always to learn.

@jennychalleneger3882 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful 😍 you and Jeanette make a scene look magical 🤩

@o.dannae894 10 ай бұрын

This video is the best thing i’ve seen today! i really enjoyed it

@juliepekarske8302 10 ай бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos you have done. Thank you so much.

@pamelasorrells2187 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy the creativity you put into making your videos - they are the best! Love Your artwork as well.

@GrandmaMuggy 10 ай бұрын

Loved. This. Always learn so much by watching you!

@sgaddisart 10 ай бұрын

I tried casein recently and love the way it looks.

@gejalakshmiDraws 10 ай бұрын

Thank you James for this amazing video!

@DiosGuardian 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for everything you do, James 🤘🤘🤘

@passinthru4328 10 ай бұрын

I think you've convinced me to try casein. Found your brush technique quite instructive. Nice to see Jeanette's painting too.

@gabrieliglesias7979 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, amazing video, James! Thanks

@dekuthecat4125 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining casein. I think I will try it.

@simonegreco4620 10 ай бұрын

Everytime i see you painting this inspire me to put me at work... thank you!

@TheStugbit 10 ай бұрын

Master Gurney, thanks to you I found this magnificent paint that is casein. Best paint for impressionism I find. Its textures are like oil's. I'm looking into experimenting things with the medium now, perhaps adding linseed oil and see what happens. I don't want to mix it with acrylic medium of any sorts, I don't like acrylic textures very much. Great painting, kind regards from Brazil!

@standepain 10 ай бұрын

Never heard of Casein until I started looking into John Berkey's art years back and trying to find them was pretty tough at the time. Glad to see popping up more.

@marywilliamson2559 10 ай бұрын

I bought some cassein paint before and it always made me feel like I was painting with my thumbs! You've inspired me to try again. Gorgeous work, wish I could come see you in New York

@debbiebruce6920 10 ай бұрын

I really loved your conservatory painting. Your flowers were beautiful too. Take care and Happy Painting!

@sallyfinch540 10 ай бұрын

You are just THE BEST in every way!

@imissmypencils 10 ай бұрын

These longer informative videos are so appreciated

@ivanmatveyev13 10 ай бұрын

Thx Mr. Gurney, i will follow your advice and try those fancy paints out.

@ninaspalace 5 ай бұрын

Delightful! Thank you James. I am keen to try Casein after seeing your inspiring video.

@tesartmania4645 10 ай бұрын

It's your doings, that gets me goings. Thanks James, Love Casein & Highly recommend ur courses. 😊

@jegr3398 10 ай бұрын

This is really great, thank you!

@shawneefleenor2182 10 ай бұрын

Thank you -- your painting is beautiful, and I appreciated all the good, interesting information about casein.

@Shamufrootyboots 9 ай бұрын

These longer form videos with a focus on a specific medium are really valuable learning tools. Thanks for clarifying your source of income from your work, I hadn’t realised, I will now look at buying some of your other resources

@aitoralvarez 10 ай бұрын

Just fantastic.

@dosquats 10 ай бұрын

Well done James!

@garydrawsandpaints7745 10 ай бұрын

Hello James….yes the constant battle between me, Casein and gouache…..gouache always seems to win for my travels

@freehousekeeping6933 10 ай бұрын

i love your art more than anything!! i always brag about how awesome you are at school 🦌

@partypao 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for another inspiring plein-air painting video!! Much love and appreciation from a big fan from the Philippines -Pao

@wowskii 10 ай бұрын

Oh wow i didnt realise that casein and tempera have some similar properties, now i really want to try casein

@northernembersoutdoors1045 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyable longer video. Great info about casein, I struggle to find it here, or is very expensive. Look forward to the next vid.

@idontcheckmynotifications 10 ай бұрын

I have found of casein paint before now and I feel proud of myself for my research, finding something YOU only now experimented with! Not trying to brag, seriously just proud of myself for that, and happy to see you make a video on it! Your videos are wonderful ❤️

@BrailleScale 9 ай бұрын

Love your intro and all your usual practical effects! I feel nostalgia for a time 20 years before I was born when super-8 backyard productions might have been the norm. Beautiful painting too, your works (and your wife's works! I really love "The Pit House" - great contrast, weighty shapes and fine detail) are always inspiring and have certainly kept my 2D artistic hobby alive over the last few years. It is always nice to see you working in larger scales on board/canvas even if I tend to think your sketchbooks are masterpieces in their own right. Always happy to watch whatever content you produce and am going to make some gumroad purchases today, I just have to figure out which series I'll invest in first. Have a great weekend!

@andrewmcalpine4017 10 ай бұрын

Thank you James inspiring

@ifuturelisttt 10 ай бұрын

This is beautiful. I've really been interested in casein paint, I might give it a try!

@nateshmosale120 9 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@halnewhouser1217 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic Casein painting.

@woodspirit100 10 ай бұрын

I love that intro. I think I'd recognize the VW Beatle from that Painting, where it floats obove a 1:42 house. I've learned so much from your books and Videos! That's why I would like to thank you at this point!

@theundrapedartist 9 ай бұрын

Cold springs is my birth place. I need to come visits this place. Great work and video as always!!!

@AlisNinsky 10 ай бұрын

I hadn’t heard of it before and it sounds awesome.

@Lauragld 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video James! Thanks so much for the step by step and the information on casein ☺Great to see Jeanette's beautiful watercolors!

@JamesGurney 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Nice to see you at the opening yesterday.

@Lauragld 9 ай бұрын

@@JamesGurney My students and friends were over the moon when you showed them some of your journal pages :). So generous as always :)

@catherinebast4456 10 ай бұрын

So so beautiful thank you

@ruthwilliams9882 10 ай бұрын

Love the sound of the bullfrogs!

@tonihulick1886 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you!!

@Tat2TankT 10 ай бұрын

Great as always 😊

@phyllissanfiorenzful 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@Ali.M 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your videos

@godlewski47 10 ай бұрын

Awesome as always :)

@deborahgoodwin3426 9 ай бұрын

Heavens, James, I am still staring at your finished painting.... and, I must say, it is simply breathtaking. As much as I love all of your videos, this one has to go straight to the top of the list as my favorite! As always, I await any new video with baited breath. You might as well call me a Gurney addict. If that's not bad enough, your incredible videos are so darn full of tips and techniques, you can't just watch them once. You Must go back and watch them again... and again... and again... Just like your favorite bag of treats... you can't just eat one!!😋😍😋 Honestly, this video was superb in every way , from the very fine beginning to the glorious end displaying your other exquisite plein air paintings, particularly your wife, Janet's lovely renditions! Thank you ever so much for the incredible investment of your time, talent and techniques and sharing these with us, your gobsmacked, grateful, Gurney Gang! 😊❤👩‍🦳🖌️

@deborahgoodwin3426 9 ай бұрын

And, yes, yes, yes, please do more of this type of video, showcasing either a particular medium, a combination of more than one medium or honing in on any one or more of your phenomenal bag of tricks (or treats 😂)!!

@blabberink 10 ай бұрын

I would love to see more reviews of art materials from you

@kiritsi100 9 ай бұрын

Casein and the Sunshine Band! One medium I haven't tried yet. Thanks James!

@fayee8986 10 ай бұрын

Love your subject. I envy you lol. Wish I were there also. Lovely painting. Thank you especially for the close-ups. Really appreciated! Just found your page , thankful for it , very informative, very enjoyable!

@sketchbookscheming 10 ай бұрын

What a cool intro! And I always learn a lot from your videos.

@Frch015 10 ай бұрын

I didn't know that there were spanish versions of your books so sick..... good video btw

@christicovington 10 ай бұрын

I think you and Jeanette are such a beautifully paired couple. You compliment each other very well. Thank you gor sharing. Much ❤ from Nashville.

@user-pt7qv9ir8x 10 ай бұрын

awewsome video production :) enjoying your recently bough books mr James, got Imaginative Realism and the one about Light and Color :)

@nancyloomis3046 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this great info on casein paint….I knew it was oil-based, but that’s about it. It’s like the unappreciated cousin of gouache. I’m a bit overloaded and into other media at the moment, but one day, I’ll definitely have to check it out.👍

@parkermilgram5338 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you so much for sharing. I’d love to see a video where you talk more about using casein with other mediums like fountain pen, colored pencil, or chalk.

@ChristinaMandy_art 10 ай бұрын

For a second I thought, where did you get those large paint tubes?😂 I like your humor and imagination.

@maxgurman633 10 ай бұрын

Funny, i just found that garden online and was going to go paint it, now i can see the invitational!

@MarkNiceyard 10 ай бұрын

Today your book Imaginative Realism arrived and I'll start to have a look right after this video. This is the last of your books that lacked on my shelf. I like all the pictures shown in the video very much - especially the roses.

@deborahgoodwin3426 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you, Mark, those roses are just exquisite!! 😍

@amosamosh5204 10 ай бұрын

We rarely see your artwork in passpartout and frame. Really good. 😮😮👍👍

@K.ART_vlog 10 ай бұрын

wow, amazing, new subscriber ❤️❤️

@lorawaring883 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@berolinastrassmann 10 ай бұрын

Wow, fantastic! So much observation went into this (love the detail of the reflection of the yellow flowers on the windows, for example). I knew next to nothing about Casein. I appreciate your sharing more about it. Does it combine with gouache? How do both paints compare? Thanks.gor showing Jeanette's paintings as well. Looks like you both spent some wonderful days together there.

@joeblankenship377 10 ай бұрын

I never heard of casein paint til I found your channel. Always thought it was something used to make processed cheese.

@simonviper3333 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoy when you do the street buildings

@aaronschwartz6360 10 ай бұрын

I’d love to have a video about combining mediums. I thought the idea of using casein as a base layer was pretty interesting and wondered about other artist doing similar.

@trondsi 10 ай бұрын

I sometimes use casein fixative with the paint: you can "varnish" with it (gives slightly deeper matte tone, but also protects the surface). You can also spray it on the surface first and glaze into it to get a washy feel without losing the binder, or simply to fix your drawing to the board before painting over.

@nancyloomis3046 10 ай бұрын

We’re going up that way next month….NYC, a Hudson River cruise, etc., I might see if they’re open for a visit while we’re there! Thanks!

@angelalewis4213 10 ай бұрын

I love your casein paintings but I do not use dairy products. I have wondered if maybe I could get similar effects with acrylic gouache

@KayInMaine 10 ай бұрын

James, do you sell these little plein air paintings you do or are they just for you for practice and for this channel? They're all lovely!

@JamesGurney 10 ай бұрын

Yes, all six of my paintings are on exhibit and for sale at Stonecrop Gardens, which is up until October 30, 2023.

@R_H21 10 ай бұрын

Nice to see Jeanette’s paintings too =)

@karencase8495 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences and passion for painting. I look forward to your videos! I feel like I am right there with you as you set up your easel and talk through your process. I painted in oils for years and recently switched to acrylics because of an allergy to linseed. After watching several of your videos I was thinking about switching to either Gouache or Casein. I think I heard you say that Casein was a little similar to oils, which I loved using. So now I am leaning towards Casein. I am eager to order a basic set and to get started. Thanks, again!!

@JamesGurney 8 ай бұрын

Whenever you try a whole new medium, I recommend just buying white and black. If you like them you can always expand your seet, but if not you haven't invested too much.

@karencase8495 8 ай бұрын

@@JamesGurney thank you so much!!

@katherine8900 10 ай бұрын

Ty❤

@luciafanni920 10 ай бұрын

Grasiento , interesantísimo!

@KettleheadComics 10 ай бұрын

Ha, I loved the forced perspective at the beginning!

@slaznum1 10 ай бұрын

Hi James, great as usual, have you experimented with "open" acrylics?

@estherfarler-westphal4278 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video as always ❤️Could you do a video comparing gouache and casein? Seems like there are a lot of similarities? It would be cool to learn how to varnish gouache, I didn’t know you could do that!

@stephanieeargle3865 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos!! Can’t wait to try Casein! Have you ever tried using it on an oil-primed linen panel? (Without having to use gesso).

@JamesGurney 10 ай бұрын

I usually only use a water-based paint over a water-based gesso. Sometimes there are adhesion problems if you use water-based over oil. Test it thoroughly first. But you can certainly do the reverse: oil over acrylic, casein, or gouache.