Why Gouache Rules as one of the best paints to try!

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2 жыл бұрын

Gouache is the Best and most versatile medium I have ever use- so why does it get a bad rap?? I go over why this medium is one for everyone to try! For more content and ad- free videos check out my Patreon: www.patreon.com/ellencrimitre...
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@karenskloset898 2 ай бұрын

Gouache Rocks! It makes it so much easier than having to mask like daisies flowers in a dark background you can just paint on the daisies are the lighter color flowers without having to go through all that masking process gouache is amazing I just love the actual depth of the color it's just amazing and so much fun to work with❤

@soilgrasswaterair Жыл бұрын

I bought some gouache colours some weeks ago to celebrate that I passed my law exam. This is something I really enjoyed, and even if watercolour has been my go to, I have now found a new love (, the only struggle I had was making the brush strokes, because my kitten thought the brushes were her new play things). / Scandinavian

@anacoutinho179 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations for passing the exam!

@jerrygill4828 Жыл бұрын

You make this look so easy. I’ve watched other videos on gouache, but this is the best for newbies to gouache.

@I.M.SofaKingdom 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on passing the bar. Thats very hard to do! Your family must be very proud.

@dreamalamb4259 3 ай бұрын

@@jerrygill4828Agreed

@jacquiwilmot7802 7 ай бұрын

I cannot tell you how inspirational this video was, thank you for demystifying the process, it was lovely.

@pamfoster6621 Ай бұрын

I love gouache- I paint it almost exclusively after doing about 10 years of watercolor! Thanks for this super restful tutorial! Love your channel!

@mrpisser1 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love gouache and feel that it is so underrated. Thanks for your enthusiasm! I’m hoping for more of your gouache tutorials.

@keariewashburn4680 7 ай бұрын

❤ i haven't used gouache before but i have done acrylic painting. Having fun with watercolor and now , this. I like this and im excited to use it . Beautiful ❤️ Thank you Ellen 😊

@dreamalamb4259 3 ай бұрын

I've shifted from acrylic to watercolor too. I'll do both but watercolor has its own beauty too, ya know?

@chrissyplanteater2892 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing with gouache for a couple of months and I love it and sometimes when I mess up my watercolour I add gouache to fix the mistakes😀 I’ve only been painting for four months and I’m just getting confident and experimenting but I’m so excited for gouache 😀 love your vlogs I’m learning lots 👍

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@parisa1212 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning. I just got gouache and this is the exact kind of thing I dream of painting. Would love more tutorials with it.

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@parisa1212 2 жыл бұрын

@@ellencrimitrent I’m so excited

@jacintacesp Жыл бұрын

@@ellencrimitrent I can do lots of lines, but have trouble painting loose leaves. I tried to paint an apple tree and painting each leaf took forever! Could you consider a tutorial on how to suggest shapes/ or a technique that means you don't have to do that, I guess a more illustrative style? 🙏 I also have trouble with leaf shapes and petal shapes, although your sunflowers tutorial was awesome in that sense.

@juliadixon-smith5416 Жыл бұрын

When I was at Art College late 60’s early 70’s we used Gouache all the time for our designs and I loved it’s covering up strengths. Pleased to see you using it again in your tutorials encouraging more people to try the possibilities.

@MarciaBaldwin Ай бұрын

I hope you do more videos using gouache. I struggle to find finished paintings using gouache . It would be interesting to see art in this medium at museums.

@t0raneko 2 жыл бұрын

I like gouache! Would love to see more tutorials in this medium, especially for acheiving gradients. I'd like to know how illustrators used to manage those delicate oil-like gradients in places like women's cheeks and skies.

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

more to come!

@HondoTrailside 2 жыл бұрын

A values scale is useful, one can make them, or download them, or buy them for a few dollars. About 10 shades would be good. When painting that can be too many for certain tasks, but it is great for studies. With black and white paint, learn to match all the shades. Then get some good subjects in black and white and do studies. In art schools people will often spend months to several years using black and white before they are ever let loose on colors. Few people who are painting for fun will want to do that for fun, unless charcoal is their medium. But even a little work of the sort is very valuable. Those delicate gradients you refer to are difficult. One instructor referred to them as the most difficult and something he would bring out in second and third year classes. Prior to that one has to work in B&W in his system, or easier color exercises.

@HondoTrailside 2 жыл бұрын

One may wish to switch from watercolor paper, which is certainly used with gouache, to illustration board which is the support that the illustrators you refer to may have more commonly used.

@HondoTrailside 2 жыл бұрын

Gouache does darken when it dries, maybe a full value, so that is something one can learn from exercises.

@christineingram55 2 жыл бұрын

I love the multi floral piece you did on the dark blue background.It’s really beautiful.I am seriously contemplating getting some gouache ,before trying acrylics.These seem like a lot of fun to use and I do like the way you can just lay light or dark onto the previous colour.Thank you for showing how easy it is without all the science 🥰

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

its the best!

@mynaturediaries4402 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this illustration!!! Thanks for highlighting gouache! I am really liking it! It feels natural coming from acrylics and feels a little easier than watercolors. Definitely would love more tutorials!

@nancywhitmore3497 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You make making art look so easy! I've been watching your videos for 6 years and this is the first time I've actually seen you in the video! What a treat! Now I can finally put a face with your voice! Yay! Thank you for helping all of us learn to make beautiful art!

@adnil651 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ellen, for all the lovely and super inspirational and educational tutorials you share with those who follow you. I just put together my gouache supplies and painted a little today. I am very excited to add gouache to my watercolor paints supplies and am looking forward to seeing what I can come up with. Love your videos!!😊

@ArtBrain Жыл бұрын

Your intuition is what makes your taps work. Mine are cute, but not the same. I enjoyed watching and learning.

@victoriascully4420 2 жыл бұрын

I just love this and am so excited to try it. Thank you so much!

@rmuller366 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ellen! You’re helping me change my mind about gouache. Appreciate you! Blessings to you and everyone in the world!

@mydearRita Жыл бұрын

Love, love love this one. Thank your.

@Beadseller 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really enjoyed your video. I've been trying all sorts of mediums and have settled on gouache. I feel it has broadened my experience and allowed me to create more freely. I didn't go to art school so I had never heard of it before. But I love it!

@lauracody1623 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Gouache adds a zip to my watercolor pieces, especially for my upcoming collection! Ty for sharing your expertise on this medium!

@lisacarnevale7232 2 жыл бұрын

This is so gorgeous!! Love how vibrant it is!! thx u!

@Janartable 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love gouache in my sketchbooks. I’ll try this. Always love your tutorials!

@apaintedflower605 2 жыл бұрын

You've made me want to try these out, now - thank you!

@kathyoh9713 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks !

@betsyroderick6615 2 жыл бұрын

You inspire me! Thank you for all of the instruction and encouragement!

@elizabethfarnsworth3425 2 жыл бұрын

I love how deep and brilliant the colors of gouache can be. The versatility of gouache makes it really fun to play with!

@lindathaxton1994 Жыл бұрын

Fun to watch you (& informative) - you make me want to start painting right now! Love it. Getting ready to try Gouache. Thank you 🙏

@utterlynice1 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try it!

@deebee4751 Жыл бұрын

I love this medium. Thank you for the great tutorial. It got me to play with my new shiny set and just have fun.

@aliceserafin7613 Ай бұрын

I love it! Can't wait to try it.❤

@heatherbozarth6152 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! I tried to make a similar painting and had so much fun and love the results.

@barbcairns2408 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Stunning!!⚘

@saminess2 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching you since I started watercolor, I recently started using gouache as well so it's nice to see this from you! I've really fallen in love with gouache!

@debramitchell5208 Жыл бұрын

I've watched this video twice! Thank you for teaching and sharing your artistry! I'm learning so much. ❤

@sheripalmer3192 2 жыл бұрын

Great information and demonstration! I will definitely try these .😊

@wendyleader8905 2 жыл бұрын

I love this it’s really beautiful.

@biancakeable3902 Жыл бұрын

Just so beautiful ! I love it so much !

@valerielandis3911 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like so much fun. Thanks!

@apey252 2 жыл бұрын

Really fun to watch! You are so fast mixing your colors, like it's showing me not to be so afraid of it. I want to get into painting more, and you've def put guache on my pallet! 😍

@molecub Жыл бұрын

Love this....feel quite inspired - thank you.

@patriciarae2133 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and inspiring! I know what I’m going to try painting tomorrow. . . Thank you so much for this and all your tutorials!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

yay!!

@donnajohnson2530 2 жыл бұрын

I love this painting Ellen! Thanks for sharing. I have painted acrylics for a long time, just started watercolor and gouache only a couple of times. I would like to see more of it😍

@rayemartineau8644 Жыл бұрын

So glad to see you using it. I love your style

@gailb-f7054 Жыл бұрын

I’m dazed and intrigued! That. Is. So. Gorgeous! Thanks for this, and for so many other inspiration(s)! 🤩

@jennywhisconier7777 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your gouache tutes. TY!

@jannissen8146 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, Ellen, you convinced me! My body needs a break from gardening, so I’ll bust out the gouache this weekend. Thank you! Your little flowers are beautiful!!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

bust it out!

@debcousins5077 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I am just about to start playing with gouache so this lovely tutorial is such an inspiration. Love your light dabbing approach which is really helpful. Thanks!

@nanvaughn2258 2 жыл бұрын

This was so inspiring! Thank you for posting this video.

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

most welcome

@annemphillips6016 Жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous, I ordered some gouache today! Thank you for sharing your talent

@momomarie 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun and easy! Thank you!

@melindakoger6128 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Ellen enjoying your channel. Learning a lot

@rebeccaheane5822 Жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial. So good!

@colleenmcchesney1482 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this video & your beautiful painting of wild flowers! ❤💕 Yes I love painting with gouache, even though I have only been painting with it for almost a year soon. Definitely a wonderful medium to use after starting with watercolors. I am finding out that I am wanting to use both together as a mixed media. Thanks for sharing this video with us!

@carolynmarie4008 2 жыл бұрын

This was so fun to watch you paint! The result was very pretty. I am excited to try this myself. Thank you Ellen.

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

have fun!

@LanaGoesArt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I agree, that gouache is so underrated. I love how it's drying fast, but also rewets easily, so is reworkable if needed. It's my second favourite medium right now. :)

@danakolpin1289 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I am anxious to try the gouache painting. As I am a beginner to watercolor. I learn so much from you every time I watch you

@ruthdallas6125 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw your channel today and I’m so happy I did. I bought gouache a couple of years ago when I was just starting out in watercolor. But I lacked the knowledge of how to use it and did not have much luck. I gave up and set it aside. With your instruction I’m really excited about trying it again. Thanks so much.

@loloblack8314 2 жыл бұрын

First off I love your tutorials! I have been relearning how to use watercolors, since it had been 30 yrs since I had done any. I recently bought a set of gouache paints and thought I should learn a little more before I start. It has been 30 plus years since I used gouache in art school, but only used it in composition class. I am looking forward to painting with them and appreciate this video so much! Thank you for spending your time to help teach other artists!

@barbarag7831 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous! I love how you keep saying “play around”. That’s something I really need to learn to do. Thanks for sharing this tutorial!

@jivka6518 2 жыл бұрын

I tried Gouaches while on Holliday and yep it’s a very interesting and fast drawing medium specially if working out side plain air painting situation it’s ideal. Thanks for the tutorial it’s great to learn from someone who’s been working with it.

@wanda4542 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial, I've been drawn to guache, and now you have convinced me to try it!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@paulabeaulieu52 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for using this new medium! I want to try this now! I love the wildflowers! Yes, if you wouldn't mind I would like to see more on this.

@margaretmitchell7168 2 жыл бұрын

you introduced me to gouache awhile ago, so i didn't thiink i needed this video. i finally watched it and learned so much. Thanks again

@wendycomiskey4363 2 жыл бұрын

This is really good information about gouache and how to use it! Love these wild 💐!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jillterrell5570 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@margaretmaryfogarty3567 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is just great, I had no idea. Thank you.

@judygriffin2432 Жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous! I am going to give it a try.

@OtiliaMilHomens_Tila Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness 🥰 So simply beautiful! I bought a box of Himi guache and now I'm tempted to put my brush to work. You made it so simple and beautiful. Thank you for teaching your way of laying this medium. 🥰

@mushiArt 2 жыл бұрын

You have the BEST ideas and tips. Thank you, Ellen!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Seekingtheshift Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I bought a basic gouache set and now this video gives me a great way to experiment with the paint! Woohoo!

@heianwoman 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Please have more gouache videos.. love this.

@Linda-qq5mg 2 жыл бұрын

Your painting is so very pretty! I have been in a serious slump lately and this might just be what can get me out of it! Thanks so much. I have gouache but only used it once, not knowing all the wonderful ways to use it! Thanks again🤗

@victoriab1370 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love this one! Buying some Gouache asap! Thanks Ellen!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@valeriesaldanha1223 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this demo. I appreciate your suggestion to try out different mediums, especially gouache paints that are in my store of paints. . Lovely and refreshing demo. Used to paint like this years ago.

@kathrynfaille5440 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Love this

@marytesta3003 Жыл бұрын

Wow Ellen. This is beautiful painting. I'm convinced! I have been eyeing the Holbein 4 seasons gouache. Thank you for this fantastic tutorial.

@fishypaw 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to art, so I've been trying lots of materials, and gouache is possibly my favourite so far. Very versatile, as you say, and combined with watercolour, even more so.

@Bynna27 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree Ellen…Gouache is fabulous and so versatile. Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge. I hope you do more videos and show what else it can do. Many Thanks. 💚🙂

@grounded9623 2 жыл бұрын

I'M going to try it Ellen; thanks.

@amandastratton8242 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely painting Ellen Thank you for sharing with us. I have Gouache and shall be trying this out with Buttercups, cow parsley and purple vetch.xx

@katmaifeld6980 2 жыл бұрын

Your talent is amazing … thanks for all your tutorials .

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

awe thank you

@lindahh798 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!!!! I just starting to use gouache .. I've been watercolor and acrylic painting (oil) for many years now! Always willing to try a new medium. I just love what you're teaching!! ❤️❤️

@bizzybee852 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this simple tutorial on how to use gouache. I recently bought my first gouache paints and though I did paint one picture, I have bent a bit reluctant to use my gouache paints. This video has given me a easy and simple way to get use to painting with gouache without the concern of lacking the technical skills to achieve a nice painting. Thank you, this was so helpful.

@alicejones450 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to follow along. So clear!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sheripalmer3192 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation ! Thank you for sharing.❤😊

@annejameson3425 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely picture! I’ve got some gouache but needed this to prompt me to have a go. Thank you!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@jamietingey7498 Жыл бұрын

Very pretty. I love gouache. Glad you made this video.

@adriennefreedman1972 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Will have to go purchase some. You always make it look so easy. Thanks

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

yay!

@marielouisedavidson4834 2 жыл бұрын

This is also a wonderful video. Much appreciated. Thank you!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@dianesmith7369 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I recently used gauche in a painting. Don't know why it's not used much but your beautiful tutorial inspired me to do it again. Thank you!

@ellencrimitrent 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!