A Guide to Choosing the Best Paper for Your Gouache Painting

Is there such a thing as the best gouache paper? Is it even possible? Rather than selling you a specific paper, I want to give you tips to choose the best paper for you, and for your specific project. And it depends on your art style!
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[@pearl3761]

KZbin, you need to know about this video -"this is a good one" - and she is a gem!

[@CecileYadro]

Rooooo.... thanks a lot! 🥰

[@sandylecomte2846]

Great information as always Cecile! I would love to see a video about making your own sketchbooks!

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for your message, I'll think about the sketchbook video, not sure a lot of people is interested in so far.

[@sandjune2753]

I am for sure , especially for Gouache@@CecileYadro

[@slowdadox4762]

Love the ending . As the video was going on I was planning of making a diagram for quick reference and future projects. Tuns out you did it for us. Thank you for the help!!

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MariaDeesy]

I’d love to make my own watercolor journal, maybe you can make it a project in our art community at your school?! I think it would be a lot of fun!! ☺️🎨❤

[@CecileYadro]

Great idea!!! I’ll make this in the Membership!

[@lorettacerame]

This would be fun to create!

[@radostinasabeva]

I use cold pressed paper as I enjoy the rough finish and the feeling for the brush on that paper. However I do like painting details and you made me consider hot pressed ! Thanks again for the great tips

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@youllaskforme]

So informative but still so interesting to listen to!! Thank you so much!!!

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for watching!

[@radostinasabeva]

I always learn something from your videos ! Thanks you 🎉

[@CecileYadro]

My pleasure!

[@-Heimo-]

I really loved your video! It had all the information I was looking for and even more so thank you! ❤️ Your enthusiasm made me smile. :)

[@CecileYadro]

Thant you for watching! 🥰

[@Sunshine2Moons]

Thank you for all the information! So helpful! If you have a video lesson on making our own sketchbooks for gouache, i would watch it! Probably over and over. 😊 Thanks again!

[@CecileYadro]

Great suggestion! I'm making my sketchbooks, but never filmed the process.

[@thelumiart.]

I'm loving to use Clairfontaine Paint on a Grain multi-techniques paper. Its a bit textured, but have a nice weight, so can handle very watery gouache or even watercolor. Love it. And its not so expensive.

[@CecileYadro]

Great tip!

[@grapetonenatches186]

This is my first time trying gouache. Im using a piece of Strathmore 500 Illustration vellum. I guess I'd have to call that my favorite at this stage. We shall see how it turns out. They had some Designers gouache at the local store. Should be fun. Thank you for the informative video. I had a bunch of options for paper and you helped me choose based on my own style.

[@CecileYadro]

Basically every paper will do the job with gouache!

[@bluemoonbabayaga-ceciletarot]

Thank you for these clear explanations. The best solution for me is to make my own sketchbooks with Canson Montval 300 gsm. 🙂

[@CecileYadro]

It's a great way to have the paper you like in your sketchbook!

[@JorjaZanetta]

The diagram at the end ...I LOVE ITT

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks! I’m happy someone says it’s helpful!

[@nishthagupta1357]

Yes same I loved the diagram

[@ImeldaFagin]

Hi Cecile, I make a lot of sketchbooks and I’d love to make some gouache sketchbooks.

[@CecileYadro]

Go for it!

[@lorenzotanpaints]

Wonderful video! You answered every question I have in my head! Thank you!

[@CecileYadro]

That's good news! I'm happy if it's helpful.

[@extramaria1173]

Thank you so much! I was struggling to find the right paper for me when using gouache. I think I will you cold press watercolor paper. I think it suits my projects the most.

[@CecileYadro]

I’m happy to help!

[@caroceren]

This video is like a you read my mind video! As i am still trying to decide the medium I would like to focus on, and with little experience and common sense, i bit the dust yesterday trying a lot of details on canvas with acrylics and of course it applies to gouache! So I learned this painfully and later today i was planning to go shopping for paper! Great class Cécile! Right on time! 😅 Thank you for sharing. ❤Merci!❤

[@CecileYadro]

That's right on point then!

[@valasafantastic1055]

I use multiple paper types and styles all the time. I agree it depends on mood. I even use super thin papers and don’t care if there is warping. Also you can use thin papers if you paint with thick paint.

[@CecileYadro]

Yes! and even cardboard!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Ohh wow that’s a great surprise & lots of valuable information about the various types of papers and whether they are the best papers to use. I was sure that you would have just one type as the best. I am glad you explained what you feel about the difference in papers and the results. So far I have use 25% cotton paper most at 130 lb watercolor cold press papers or watercolor canvas board. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video!😊❤

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you Colleen!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

@@CecileYadro You’re welcome 😉!

[@hangten1904]

Strathmore 500 series Heavy Mixed Media paper is great for gouache

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks!

[@Addik2You]

Haha, for years I am pronounced Canson wrong, thanks for teaching me how to say it the French way. I love the Strathmore 400 watercolour series cold press. A nice textured paper of 300gr. The blocks are clued on all four sizes. I also use the Artist Tiles of this brand. A nice square size paper of 6 x 6 in. The paper is the same as the other but only glued on one size, but that doesnt bother me, even the paper gets a little bit wobbly at some point. So you need to press it after some time or after you put on a layer. But as I said before I love this paper and the range Strathmore has.

[@CecileYadro]

I like the Strathmore papers as well, especially in sketchbooks. They are quite expensive here in France, though!

[@JorjaZanetta]

Amazing video!!! Let's try all of them!

[@CecileYadro]

Happy painting!

[@randomstuff625]

Mam you are so inspiring please continue this KZbin channel

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you!!! Will do!

[@davidstewart6864]

I loved the video and how you have fun in each of them!!

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks! Life is too short to take things too seriously!!! 😉

[@clearwater7000]

I really need this. Thank you!💓🌞

[@CecileYadro]

You're welcome!

[@freshspiritworks4535]

Hi, Cecile! Thanks for the link to this - it explained so much. Appreciate it! Linda H

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@freshspiritworks4535]

@@CecileYadro Extremely!

[@rowdeo8968]

Wonderful video! Charming artist!

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tanu.artsbay]

Amazing information ❤

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you!

[@ohsfer11820]

Thank you for this review. Very helpful

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for watching!

[@ziyadabdelhamied3389]

Thank you ♥ I want to start using Gouache instead of markers. Can I use a 140 GSM Kraft Paper with it, Just for Dynamic Sketching, not a very detailed painting?

[@CecileYadro]

Sure! you can paint with gouache on pretty much anything: cecileyadro.com/the-best-surfaces-for-gouache-painting/

[@sandyhopkins6098]

I’m just starting, I think maybe hot press or Bristle.

[@CecileYadro]

I find bristle too smooth, it feels like if the paint is not grasping to the paper;

[@saminfatemi4897]

Perfect Video ❤

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks 🔥

[@LALALAAALALAAALALALA]

IS COLD PRESSED PAPER NOT SUITABLE FOR DETAILED GOUCHAE PAINTING ACTUALLY I HAVE BOUGHT IT AND I USUALLY DO VERY DETAILED PAINTINGS BUT TODAY I CAME TO KNOW THAT HOT PRESSED PAPER IS BETTER FOR DETAILED GOUCHAE PAINTINGS

[@CecileYadro]

There is no best or worst paper, it's just a matter of taste and what you're painting. I like hot pressed paper, but sometimes use rough one.

[@AngieG11]

The large portrait in the background- is this Gouache? If so is this a large sheet of paper 300 gsm?

[@CecileYadro]

No, it's oil painting on wood panel. I wouldn't paint this size with gouache as it would use too much paint!

[@carolinelambert2914]

Canson Xl watercolor paper

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks! I add this to my list!

[@sandjune2753]

someone at last covering paper for gouache. I hate it when paper buckles.

[@CecileYadro]

Same!!!

[@Diarrheagod]

New sub! Your work is lovely ❤ thank you for your tips!

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for subbing!