A Year in Gouache - 2016 Painting Tour

[@MaliaSachiko]

I've been watching gouache videos non-stop lately. Just wanted to let you know that I really like your paintings and enjoyed hearing your stories regarding them. Also, I'm sure I'm not the first person to mention it, but you have the most awesome, soothing voice ever! 😸

[@nadakhalilchannel3955]

Your paintings are beautiful, I enjoyed watching your video. Yesterday I tried Gouache for the first time and now after watching your video you motivated me to paint more with gouache. Thank you and good luck 💐

[@NicholasKennedy]

I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed working with gouache!! I'd love to see your painting, feel free to tag me on instgram @paintwithnick!

[@nadakhalilchannel3955]

Nicholas Kennedy I will, thank you

[@zozaleenie]

ooooo This was so neat! currently trying to figure wtf gouache is and how i can use it. (i'm a pencil person- actually used to hate any type of painting with a passion) inspiring stuff! I need to get out there and do some purposeful practice :~) thanks for the tips!!

[@NicholasKennedy]

Yeah get to it! gouache is super fun :D best of luck

[@ab_mochi]

This is an old comment but i loveee ur vids so

[@LauraPerlitz]

I'm super impressed. I'm always too lazy to got out painting, but now I think I should! Great progress and thanks for sharing!

[@powermom74]

Your paintings are beautiful.

[@ellalama6655]

Really enjoyed watching this video! I am inspired to practice more after watching this. I love how you capture light in your paintings!

[@NicholasKennedy]

That is so great to hear! I cant wait to see what you paint! feel free to tag me!

[@levinhale8584]

thank you so much for your videos. i follow you on instagram and i randomly search for gouache sketchbook and yours is the first to show up. im binge watching now

[@NicholasKennedy]

Oh what a random happenstance! Thanks for checking it out, Ill definitely be making more stuff :D

[@zofiac9843]

I love your paintings so much!! I'm super pumped for future videos, gouache, oils, anything :D Your work always gets me motivated to do my daily practice

[@NicholasKennedy]

Awww thank you so much!!! I cant wait to share more videos with you!

[@LisavanAmersfoort]

Woah I'm not really the type of person to comment on every video I watch but this video inspired me so much. I am learning and practicing painting and this really helped. You have gained a sub!

[@huesandprints]

Your paintings are amazing! I've been using gouache but i am still trying to understand it still :D I can't stop because i love using it. Thanks for the tips too, I will do my best to paint with intent next time.

[@NicholasKennedy]

That is wonderful to hear! Thanks so much for the comment as well!! Looking forward to seeing what you create! feel free to tag me in a painting on IG :D

[@lubas9978]

@10:16 "I guess I'm not very good at life" prob said by every artist ever. Very nice variety and colors! Makes me want to try some gouache painting.

[@UberdatSpah]

wow your first gouache sketchbook videos impressed me but this is just incredible. you've seriously improved and I loved every painting!

[@NicholasKennedy]

Thanks so much!!! I think this time next year I will have improved MUCH more

[@UberdatSpah]

Nicholas Kennedy I look forward to seeing it! I hope your sales go very well so that these paintings can go to good homes instead of the fire or trash like you suggested haha xD

[@Kirikaeru]

Nice! I especially love that start-painting studies where you do the 9 on the paper. Great concept. I've been trying to get into gouache for a while since they're really good for plein aire. Seeing this inspires me to really get back into that! Loved it!

[@NicholasKennedy]

You definitely should try it! regardless of medium painting outdoors will rapidly improve your art!

[@blusnuby2]

Really GOOD stuff, Mr. Kennedy ! "Burn it," I think NOT !! Your LANDSCAPES are inspirational. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work

[@NicholasKennedy]

Thats nice of you to say, its been a year and all those paintings have been destroyed or lost :) but i made new ones.

[@blusnuby2]

Oh no ! Say it ain`t so !! Your landscapes have that 1930`s California School of Impressionism going on, as well as a definite Cezanne-esque quality that REALLY appeals ! ALWAYS keep your work(s); you`ll feel differently in ten years. Trust me. If anything, they are the guideposts along your creative trail, and will be fun for you to look back upon when you are rich and famous. Picasso had over 5000 works stored-away when he crossed-over...You have been blessed with loads of TALENT; pinch yourself !

[@NicholasKennedy]

thanks for saying so, but i disagree. to each their own.

[@alexandrbravo9869]

Вдохновили. Как раз приобрела гуашь. 👍👍👍

[@tiffanywells6574]

I like the one at 4:20, I think that church is beautiful and also it’s the one MCR filmed the video for Helena at too 🖤

[@persephoneblack888]

This has really inspired me to dedicate my August sketchbook to gouache! Lovely paintings! I admire your work ♡

[@NicholasKennedy]

thanks! i hope you stick with it

[@zenandink3531]

Ooh ooh-like these and like your choice of colors-i like clean, bright, colors for gouache-yes! Really nice!

[@hondor5092]

I recently got into gouache and it's great to see your progress, gives me confidence. Plein air painting scares me not going lie but your paintings look awesome 😊

[@NicholasKennedy]

Looking forward to seeing more of your paintings, its a fun time!

[@michaeltalbot8242]

How do you deal with the heat drying the paint out? Kindest regards mickT😊

[@sankaodell1635]

I love this video

[@levinhale8584]

hope you record more of your processes!

[@tattooartist13y]

Great paintings what do you paint on canvas boards??

[@cync7878]

How does your set up look like when you're painting on the go? Great video! Can't wait to try more painting!

[@Brishti8]

I am in love with your painting style and this was a very inspiring video :)

[@peluso_palit]

Nice. I want to purchase a set gouache, since water colors wasn't my style. You did a great job.

[@sellysartwork]

I'm in love with your Gouache paintings!!! *-* Will you post some tutorials? Or just a 'list' of what you have learnd about Gouache so far? I just started painting with Gouache a month ago and i really would like to learn a lot More about this amazing medium!

[@elizabethhouse3495]

What material do you use to paint on? Some sort of wood panel?

[@mayukhbanerjee1147]

Anyone knows what material paintings are on? Are those cardboard or something? Seems pretty sturdy

[@callmedeno]

I may have missed it but it doesn't look like you use much transparency in the gouache like watercolor, would it be fair to say you use it mostly opaquely? Have you gotten much joy with blending? I'm new to gouache and two problems I have are the almost complete lack of blending ability, as well as poor results with lighter mixes (more transparent, more water)

[@cirimaxg651]

Very good !

[@daniellemedina4432]

:) These are so great. Exactly the sort of style I hope to accomplish one day myself. Keep it up, it's inspiring!

[@NicholasKennedy]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words!

[@jamesellerbee3247]

Any of those painting still available???

[@lindapeacerose]

What brand do you use of illustration board?

[@JeepinReefer406]

Fantastic Work!

[@Aliki1998]

This is an amazing video! They way you present the paintings along with the stories is just perfect

[@connyvanleeuwen9543]

Very inspiring video! I'm an oilpainter and bought gouache yesterday to try a new medium. I make my own panels from mdf with three layers of gesso, can these panels be used for gouache you think?

[@NicholasKennedy]

Hi Conny, I am also an oil painter and I am very familiar with that surface, Im not 100% sure if it would work. You should totally try it though! In my experience gouache works best on an absorbent surface like illustration board.

[@garymcguire8529]

Loved your paintings, but where are the elephant seals on the beach? I remember the rocks that moved!

[@trishatan1534]

These are just absolutely stunning! Your paintings are so beautiful and your technique is amazing! I really love all the sceneries you painted, personally, it's difficult for me to go to different places and paint, so seeing you being able to do so inspires and makes me a bit envious. May I ask what you bring with you when painting stuff like this? Like, do you just brung some brushes and the primary colors? Or much more? Cause I can't seem to find a good balance between enough materials and too little

[@NicholasKennedy]

Thanks for the kind words! As far as what I bring, my studio set up is the same as my plein air set up, and I also keep it all packed in a backpack! I'll be able to answer this question in much more detail with a video, so Ill make one this week! :D

[@francinetjones1814]

Hi Nicholas, What kind of illustration board do you use? Thanks

[@NicholasKennedy]

Any kind, I like to experiment

[@cmumford1477]

Is the store open? Could not find it on your site.... Nick your gouache paintings are wonderful! You probably don't have time but - can you do more gouache demos? Or a dvd for purchase? No idea how to use this medium. I found one dvd but it did not really have any serious instruction to it. LOVE your work.

[@NicholasKennedy]

Hi Cathy, The store officially opens on the 21 of February, but right now it is in a soft open, meaning that if you are able to find the link (its hidden in the video description) you can head to the shop and get first dibs on any of the paintings that are available! I am currently working on making an in depth gouache video that will be available for digital download, it wont be ready for a couple of months but stay tuned for updates! Thanks for the support, Nick!

[@hurty]

WOW.

[@NicholasKennedy]

Hahaha Thanks!?

[@daniaarts2562]

What medium are you painting on may I ask? It doesn't seem like paper. Thanks! Love your art

[@jackya]

Hi. I'm just learning how to paint and really like gouache - I'm wondering what you are painting on - it looks like board? Is there something you can use to prep surfaces onto surfaces to accept gouache? I'd love to try that. Thanks for posting :)

[@NicholasKennedy]

its illustration board, the cheapest kind i find at the store. paint on anything man, experiment, try kraft paper or plates or cloth. it makes no difference, some materials wont take the paint well and some will, just experiment. thats what i did! i cant stress enough how little the paper matters

[@jackya]

Thanks!

[@MrMifune666]

Nicholas, I really enjoyed your use of Colour. My control of it is really bad, but I really enjoy using gouache (even though I more usually use acrylic).Cheers, Andrew.

[@NicholasKennedy]

Hey Andrew, Thanks for the kind words, My use of color always come secondary to my use of value, often times I choose a random color JUST because it corresponds to the value I want. Best, Nick!

[@MrMifune666]

Nick, that's right. Because of the flatter/opaque nature of gouache, Values and contrast become SO important. At school that was what I really had to come with grips wth to get a relatively successful result.

[@NicholasKennedy]

Same! It took way longer than it should have for me to figure that out.

[@batmandream12]

love the video :D what do you use for paper/canvas? it's so stiff and nice

[@NicholasKennedy]

I usually use Illustration board, but it almost doesn't matter what paper/surface you use. Generally I will paint on anything that is available.

[@kaylaargueta50]

I never messed with gouache (seeing if I might be interested) and when I saw this and I now am sure that I will be getting gouache also CALI KID!!!!

[@15palmtree]

Hi Nick, Question: are all your small starts from plein air? Also, do you recommend studying nature from photo or just doing it outside. Love your work, seems you made great progress!

[@NicholasKennedy]

99% of was shown in this video was done from life. do not paint from photos period. only paint from life. as often as possible. every day.

[@anthonywarnecke8260]

What do you paint on it looks 👀 like canvas board?

[@NicholasKennedy]

It's a mix of canvas board and cold pressed illustration board. :)

[@bitobito6366]

this oil how you built this little table o paper ,, good

[@garymcguire8529]

Just noticed, you don't sign your paintings! Why?

[@darkristy]

What illustration board do you use and do you cut them to get it that size

[@NicholasKennedy]

it does not matter what kind of board you use, personal preference. I cut them myself to a preferred size. Although now I work on pre cut linen panels as I am usually working with oils.

[@artsbydebi]

What are the little boards you paint on?

[@NicholasKennedy]

Illustration Board :)

[@junovhs4646]

You shouldn't burn paintings with cadmium pigments as they are toxic

[@NicholasKennedy]

Well technically i roll them into a cigar and smoke them, is that toxic?

[@junovhs4646]

Nicholas Kennedy EXTREMELY

[@NicholasKennedy]

I think I have done irreversible damage.

[@junovhs4646]

Nicholas Kennedy almost certainly. But your sacrifice is appreciated! Really love your gouache paintings bro

[@jwatson1601]

Are these painted on card? they seem heavy

[@michaeltalbot8242]

Excellent work however that intro music is a real reach for the off button type of time how very your work is brilliant how o you get whit to stand out?

[@NicholasKennedy]

oh you dont like the intro music. dang.

[@Shardtm]

Really like your gouache paintings! I started yesterday because of you! Could you please check your twitter so you can give me some advice on my first paintings^^

[@NicholasKennedy]

Just sent you a reply! Looking forward to what you have to show me :D

[@sandycorrigan5208]

Thank you

[@RyumaXtheXKing]

And I thought the video would be about Gauche the Cellist.

[@NicholasKennedy]

I've never played the Cello, but it's a beautiful instrument

[@ChaiLatte64]

RIP all that masking tape 😂🙏

[@danielayala3170]

Got tutorials?

[@NicholasKennedy]

I do, You can head over to gumroad.com/paintwithnick to check out the tutorials I currently have available. If you are interested in a tutorial that isn't listed, please let me know!

[@danielayala3170]

Sorry, is it a paid service?

[@NicholasKennedy]

Yes, Purchasing the tutorials allows me the freedom to make more tutorials for you.

[@cecilidespretz9677]

These are stunning! I'm a french animation student and I am a huge fan of your paintings, reminds me of Peter Chan's Work. I want to be concept artist in the future, and your work is very inspirational. This is my tumblr, ceciledespretz.tumblr.com. I don't do that much gouache but I'm definitively getting started now hahaha

[@NicholasKennedy]

Thanks so much! your drawings are awesome and im looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[@papobado9793]

you burn your own art?

[@NicholasKennedy]

haha I was exaggerating, but I do throw it in the garbage if i dont want it anymore.

[@papobado9793]

Oh ok

[@papobado9793]

But still beautiful

[@karenspooner1492]

Nicholas Kennedy that's crazy why don't you do a competition for people to win them ..

[@sankaodell1635]

What are the boards you have painted on?