Acryla Gouache Tutorial + My Top 5 Tips // Holbein & Turner Acrylic Gouache Review

[@WeronikaSalach]

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[@silkeschumann7261]

BTW on the subject of working with acrylic paint. Because acrylic paint drys fast, you use a wet palette with them. Simply place a soaking wet paper towel on your plate and a wax paper (Butterbrotpapier) on top, and the moisture keeps your paint on the palette from drying too fast. Also keep a spray bottle with fine mist next to the palette to mist the paint if it develops a skin and starts to dry.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Awesome tips, thank you!

[@BlackIsALightShade]

thank you for the informative video! i purchased a set of turner acryl gouache because the color palette was gorgeous. i didn’t know what acryl gouache was.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Oooh have fun with those! they need a bit of practice, just make sure you don't squeeze out too much, they dry up very fast

[@scarlet8078]

Great job! This is my fave type of paint right now. In US they sell this at all stores in NYC. It's called Turner Acryl Goache and I LOVE how it can be used to seal off a layer in your picture then you can watercolor over/ around it

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thank you so much! I love it too ^^

[@kellybraille]

Oh this is a cool idea about the "sealing"! Thanks!

[@lovelystarsee9632]

Thank you for your explanation and love your painting!

[@WeronikaSalach]

You're very welcome!

[@kazkonkarlsruhe]

I work in a color shop. A alternativ to Holbein is the Golden Flat color. 🙂

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

Get a wet palette.... they are absolutely invaluable when using acrylic gouache. It allows you to use this medium with zero aggravation of it drying out super fast. You can keep your paints on the wet palette allllll day and they won't dry out.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thanks for the advice! I was thinking to set a DYI wet palette in a normal plastic container, like Tupperware. Or maybe you have a wet palette that you'd recommend buying?

[@ninann576]

Great video! What brushes go the best with the Holbein acrylic gouache?

[@WeronikaSalach]

Absolutely ANY cheap brushes will do, particularly from the "acrylic paint" section in the shop.

[@paintwithmyrthle9565]

Thank you for this video, you have answered all my questions and demonstrated it so well Great Job and your painting is so beautiful

[@WeronikaSalach]

Glad it was helpful! I hope to film more of those in the future ^^

[@sandraruberto8806]

Such an informative and helpful video!! so helpful to anyone who doesn’t know the difference between gouache and acryla gouache and how they behave! The comparison was awesome! 💕 The Turner acryl gouache still looks nice but I can see the Holbein is more pigmented! Thank you Wera for making and sharing with us this review 💕

[@WeronikaSalach]

Sandra Ruberto Amazing, thanks so much! I watched your video too! Acryla gouache has soooo much potential!

[@PrincessofKeys]

I was actually going to get flow aid for the Hoblien Acryla Gouache for doing faceups of course on a doll. Flow aid does keep the paint from drying?

[@ceszka1]

I've been watching you for a while and I'm really impressed with your skills. You're so inspiring. Thank you. :)

[@WeronikaSalach]

ceszka1 Kochana:****

[@aesynthi6884]

thank you for this! very helpful

[@WeronikaSalach]

You're so welcome! Enjoy :))))

[@TheGurgi666]

Liebe wera, das ist super informativ, was es da für unterschiede bei den einzelnen gouache-arten gibt. Ich wusste das gar nicht. Ich habe von shinhan hybrigfarben die du sowohl als watercolors als auch als gouache verwenden kannst - je nach menge des wassers. Die sind auch toll und außergewöhnlich, sie sind auch etwas hochpreisiger, aber sehr empfehlenswert. Das motiv ist ja kultig. Coole idee super umgesetzt. Vielen dank 😊. Btw - ihr habt nen tollen holzboden zuhaus 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😊🖤

[@WeronikaSalach]

Gurgi Gurgold Danke für die Unterstützung! Ja, Berliner Altbau halt hyhy. Aber die Katze kratzt wenn sie schnell läuft :(

[@silkeschumann7261]

Liebe Gurgi, da der Binder immer noch Polymere sind, kannst du die Wassermenge nur mit Papier beliebig verwenden. Auf der Leinwand musst du darauf achten, dass du nicht zuviel Wasser verwendest und für Lasuren besser ein Acrylmedium nutzen statt Wasser. Bei zuviel Wasser entsteht eine Unterbindung der Polymere und die Farben verlieren ihre Haftung. Das ist bei saugfähigen Untergrund kein Problem, weil die Farbe in die Faser einsinkt.

[@duomandalamagdalenaszczere9882]

I think that a lot of valuable information in this case :) I am impressed by the knowledge and preparation. Wera...keep this!!! :)

[@WeronikaSalach]

Magdalena Szczerek Sciskam i dziekujeeee! Niedlugo zaladuje Zen and Draw ^^ eeepisode 1 wohoooo

[@deblockrol]

great video- what is the advantage of acrylic gouache over acrylic paints?

[@WeronikaSalach]

I love acylic gouache for being much more smooth. I think pure acrylic paint can be somewhat "rough" and I think it also dries much faster, so it needs faster work and maybe a proper wet palette.

[@priblogxeretando5307]

Nice video! I just got a set by Holbein but I wasn't sure how to use it. Now I can get started with your tips 😊

[@WeronikaSalach]

I hope you liked using your new Holbein paints, how did it go? :)

[@Excelxyz]

This was actually very helpful without useless information. I’m European too and various retailers just gave me the same look when I asked for acrylic gouache. Can I ask you where did you get the Acrylia ones?

[@silkeschumann7261]

Try Jacksonart.com in the UK. At least for a few more months they are in the European market and ordering is a breeze. www.utrechtart.com also offers Holbein Acrylic gouache and doesn't drop out of the European market. Gerstaecker.de has liquitex gouache and Peters-art.de has Vallejo acrylic gouache. However any heavy body acrylic paint will probably behave just as acrylic gouache since the binder is polymere based, so you may use Golden Acrylic heavy body open and get the same results.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Hey hey, thanks so much! I bought all my acrylic gouache via jacksonsart.com, but lately I got a great tip that there is a nice Spanish website that sells all Holbein paints too, Artemiranda www.artemiranda.com/painting-packs-sets/5

[@WeronikaSalach]

Indeed! Btw, have you heard about the Spanish shop Artemiranda? www.artemiranda.com/painting-packs-sets/5

[@annazalewska4037]

Thank you for introducing gouache paint to me. Interesting and helpful tutorial xxx

[@WeronikaSalach]

Anna Zalewska

[@GemmaHurrah]

This was so interesting and a great video!!! I used to use gouache a lot and now I feel I want to re-visit it!!! The Holbein looked the best to me, keep up the amazing work!! :D :D

[@WeronikaSalach]

Kiss My Art Yes indeed! Holbein is really great! I'd also like to buy more Holbein watercolors to test

[@alexandrasanches2473]

Love your video! Big hug!

[@WeronikaSalach]

You are so kind, big big hugs too! :))))

[@rebeccadean4512]

Such a helpful and interesting video Wera! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 😊

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thanks for being here! ^^ It might be interesting to use acrylic gouache for architecture related paintings, what do you think? I don't know of anyone doing this so far with this medium! Have you tried it before?

[@rebeccadean4512]

Weronika Salach You're welcome Wera! I did try using gouache on a drawing of a building last week, let's just say that I need to keep practicing!!

[@SusanneBachunAquarell]

Super Review, thank you for sharing ! Very nice painting, too ! My set of 24 of Turners Acryl Gouache arrived yesterday. I ordered it from Japan, because I am courious on that 'new' medium, but for me there's one question left. I am working with Acrylics as well as Gouache for years, but why should I use Acryl Gouache and not Matte Acrylics (i.e. Acrylic craft paint like Darwi, Nerchau or Marabu) . What is the real difference between these two mediums? Would be happy if you could answer this question. Have a nice Friday !

[@WeronikaSalach]

Hi Susanne! thank you for your comment

[@SusanneBachunAquarell]

Thank you very much for answering, Wera ! The acrylic paints I mentioned are craft paints, regarded as richly opaque and drying to a very matte finish. They are extremely lightfast and highly pigmented (I heard of them first time from the great Amy Lee (Paris, gorgeous Portraits of celebreties, maybe you know her), who uses craft paints mainly on canvas. So I tried to compare Acryla with my craft paints after writing this comment, and no, theres no difference between Acryla and Craft Acrylic paint. Beim nächsten Mal können wir ruhig deutsch schreiben :-) Alles Liebe und dir eine schöne Woche !!

[@josephinemaxwell795]

Susanne Absolon d

[@rosicalina]

i actually use turner's acrylic gouache paint in my school and i was also soo used to watercolor to the point i thought this type of paint wouldnt dry out but it does 😅😂

[@BakerImageGroup]

Thank you! Is it possible to use traditional acrylic mediums with Acryla Gouache?

[@WeronikaSalach]

Yes, absolutely - I think so far I have really mixed it all :D I used together acylics plus the acrylic gouache and even normal gouache on top of that. Indeed, the acrylic gouache is SUPER similar to the acrylic paint, however, I will underline it again - it just FEELS different. It is more smooth, creamy, for me it is a whole new experience of putting paint onto paper or canvas. Acrylic paint feels more "rough", less creamy, very hard - kinda like plastic, which it is btw.

[@BakerImageGroup]

Weronika Salach Great, thanks for the reply! Have you tried Liquitex?

[@WeronikaSalach]

@@BakerImageGroup I heard they're very very good quality. Till now I used different acrylic paints, mainly Amsterdam and Rico, and Lukas. Somehow with the acrylics I buy the cheapest. Whereas with gouache I tend to but more expensive tubes. Liquitex are said to have supreme coverage powers :)

[@Praksidajk]

Po prostu wow jak zawsze!

[@WeronikaSalach]

Praksidajk Kochany, dziekuje za komentaaaaarz!

[@lorenzaceretti]

Which brushes brand do you recommend for Holbein acryla gouache?

[@WeronikaSalach]

I honestly think ANY cheap brushes will do! I usually get the cheapest brushes from the "acrylic paint" section. Hope this helps!

[@Dan.B.Artist]

So interesting! I always wonder if there was a huge difference between the two Acryla Gouache brands. I've only just started using it. Thanks for the advice.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Penholder Art Great! Do you have any favorites? Where can I see your art?

[@Dan.B.Artist]

So Far I've only tried the Holebin Acryla Gouache and im enjoying it. You cant see it on my channel or my instagram @penholderartuk. Thanks!

[@WeronikaSalach]

Yes, Holbein is fantastic. I think it is worth the price. But Turner is good enough too, and 2-3 times cheaper! Great for beginners. I haven't tried it yet, but there is this "retarder" medium which makes the paint worklable for longer. I'm considering buying it, trying out and making a review too. I'll check up your accounts!

[@delmar5652]

That is the one I use Holbein, is more pigmented. Thank you for the tutorial . Also if you want the acrylic paint stay wet longer you can use retarded I use the one by Golden.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thanks so much for sharing! I mainly use acrylic paints to paint much bigger canvases, like 50cm and bigger, cos acryla gouache comes in those tiny tubes he hee.

[@GreenSharpieScience]

I found the reverse between Holbein and turner, the turner was easier to kind of reactivate or keep activated on the palate and the holbein did what you show the turner to do. Perhaps it has more to do with the age of the batch of paints than the brand. Anyone who knows I’d be interested to know. Thanks.

[@silkeschumann7261]

I haven't compared yet Golden acrylic open and acrylic gouache, but my guess is that they are pretty much the same. Since it is basically a heavy body acrylic paint with an extended working time, which is what it says on the golden acrylic open paint. BTW for Europe for the time being the best source for acrylic "gouache" is jacksonart.com based in the UK and as such with Brexit probably in a few month time a pain in the butt to order from. But then Liquitex started to name one of their acrylic paints gouache and Gerstaecker.de has that one on stock and peters-art.de offers acrylic gouache from the brand Vallejo.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thanks for sharing! Yup, I used to order on jacksonsart, I even have a video here somewhere on KZbin showing my art haul from that shop :) And I also used to order via Gerstaecker and Kunstpark.de, here in Germany. Great tips, thanks! Now I am actually wondering if I should buy the "normal" Arteza gouache. I have been drawing so much digitally, and it's actually so relaxing to work with real paints

[@silkeschumann7261]

​@@WeronikaSalach Since Russian brands are currently out of the question, I guess Arteza is a valid cheap alternative. I prefer artist grade from big brands and stick to basic colors in the beginning until I know whether I like it. Then I can start extending the range little by little with all the colors I like or need. The higher pigmentation in artist grade products usually pays off. When you look at student grade and artist grade side by side, you see the difference.

[@WeronikaSalach]

@@silkeschumann7261 Oooh wait, is Arteza Russian? aiii I didn't know!

[@WeronikaSalach]

@@silkeschumann7261 I think it is American. Not sure why you were referring to Russian brand :) I don't think I know any Russian gouache brand. I just remember there were some Russian watercolors, White Nights

[@silkeschumann7261]

@@WeronikaSalach No, Arteza is a US company. Russian brands just provide artist grade for an affordable prize, or rather did since they are now off limits. Sorry, for being too cryptic.

[@masjastengard3224]

i know this video is 4 years old, but do you know, that peters art now have all holbein and turner acrylic gouache? They are located in germany :)

[@WeronikaSalach]

Oooooh thanks so much for the hint, I will check it out! :))))

[@empress_craft]

super helpful! thanks for the thorough review!

[@WeronikaSalach]

I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@lauracrevel6078]

Can you mix regular gouache with acryla gouache please ?

[@joannablack]

Did you mix the flesh tone? Just played around with the set of Holbein I recently got and felt very limited trying to miss small quantities of flesh tone that would all match. I think I need to get a tube of their flesh tone

[@WeronikaSalach]

Hi! Wih acrylic gouache I buy ready made paints because they dry super fast, so I am sparing myself the waste and the stress :)

[@terrymeechan2998]

Can you use acrylic polymer to extend the drying time?

[@WeronikaSalach]

I heard that yes, but I never used this technique before, so I can't tell.

[@Fleurdoodles]

Amazing video! You put a lot of work and love in it!! The comparison is great! Hugs Maike ❤

[@WeronikaSalach]

Fleurdoodles I'm very happy you like the video! Are you planning to paint something with gouache too? ^^

[@Fleurdoodles]

Weronika Salach In the moment I'm super happy with my watercolors. 😍 But your video is very inspiring. Maybe I'll try it in the future. ❤❤ 😘

[@hamsterii]

very informative video, great tips 😍 btw love your soothing voice :)

[@WeronikaSalach]

hamsterii Nadal pracuje nad głosem ^^ Masakra!

[@AnaisAtlas]

Thanks for the informative video! I never knew there were two kinds of gouache! I've been wanting Holbein paints for such a long time! Too bad that it's hard to come by in Europe :(((

[@WeronikaSalach]

Shop and Sketch Thanks for the comment! I want to make a video about my recent art haul and give some tips on how to get Holbein etc in Europe. Would that ne interesting for you?

[@AnaisAtlas]

Definitely! Looking forward to it!

[@WeronikaSalach]

I filmed the footage! Now the editing, it takes aaaaages :D But I hope to make it soon!

[@RabidNozomi]

I have a question--I noticed there aren't any brush lines in your art. Am I just not using enough water? Sometimes it seems like I use too much because I can see white through the paper. I'm using Turner Acryla Gouache.

[@WeronikaSalach]

Heyooo, most often you see brush lines with darker colors, they tend to get more streaky. And about the water, yes, I would rather use very little. Turner gouache is good, Holbein tends to be a bit more creamy.

[@RabidNozomi]

@@WeronikaSalach Thanks!

[@CADENCEyay]

this actually helped me a lot!! thanks :)

[@WeronikaSalach]

I'm happy it helped!

[@NOACCEPTANCE772]

Tidbit : Ayami Kojima of CastleVania uses holbein cryla acrylic gouache paints in some of her work

[@Guiullay]

I love cats and you have a cat!!😍😍😍

[@WeronikaSalach]

Art gets prettier when a cat accompanies you

[@petedako]

YES 😍😍😍 @@WeronikaSalach

[@PitLetsPlays]

Nice one cuz. Hope the channel grows fast ;-)

[@WeronikaSalach]

PitLetsPlays That's so nice of you to say! Yes! Let's see how it can grow ^^ I'm curious myself!

[@KokkoiiMatoku]

What type of paper are you using to paint on??

[@WeronikaSalach]

Hellooooo Brittany! I was tired of taping the paper onto a surface, so I decided to buy a thicker paper sketchbook, on a spiral side. I bought even a second, bigger one, I like it a lot especially for gouache. It's a 224g/m2 Canson mixed media sketchbook, www.idee-shop.com/canson-skizzenbuch-mix-media

[@KokkoiiMatoku]

@@WeronikaSalach Thank you so much for answering me! This work is so lovely.!

[@Terrible.Chocolate4543]

where did you buy the paints??

[@WeronikaSalach]

Jackson's Art - I have another video here on YT showing my big purchase.

[@So_salty]

Do you like the akademie paint, or is it weak?

[@WeronikaSalach]

I personally think it’s not weak and I like it! I like that it’s cheaper too :)))) I think some of the nicest “normal” gouache paints I used was a set from Carandache

[@So_salty]

@@WeronikaSalach hey thanks for the reply. the tubes of Caran dache or the pans?

[@WeronikaSalach]

@@So_salty Thete was this pan set of something like 12 colors, and the pans had a square shape. All the colors were in this metal container that you could close, like a palette.

[@chevgage6210]

Looking at the ingredients, it seems acrylic gouache isn't really a gouache, it's an acrylic paint with the matte finish of a gouache. It's different from matte acrylics in the sense that it's supposed to be fully matte and it's supposed to be more pigmented

[@WeronikaSalach]

That's a good point! Indeed, good observations. Depends on the brand, but for me for instance the Holbein gouache has quite a "gouachy" texture feeling ^^

[@chevgage6210]

@@WeronikaSalach it's supposed to have that. You'll notice though, that unlike gouache, it can't be reactivated with water once dry because of the glue like binders found in acrylic.

[@lizmariemontemayor889]

I know this is late, but can the Acrylic Gouache be used on canvas? I'm new to painting

[@WeronikaSalach]

Yes! I'm pretty sure it can, I'll use it on canvas too. It's quite like acrylic paint, waterproof once it dries

[@lizmariemontemayor889]

@@WeronikaSalach thank you! I'll definitely check them out ♥️

[@moonlightgator541]

What is the F difference from acrilic paint?

[@WeronikaSalach]

I find acrylic gouache much smoother and easier to work with, with a longer drying time.

[@moonlightgator541]

@@WeronikaSalach Sounds good!

[@raznegevartist5023]

Amaizing girl❤🌸💐🌷🌼

[@WeronikaSalach]

Raz Negev Art Thanks so much!

[@jada-leighmcgregor5168]

Dipping your paintbrush into the tube or putting back in paint you have squeezed out will lead to mold and bacteria in your paints. While it may save paint now, in the long run it’s not worth it

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thanks so much for sharing! I haven't had such a case - I think I use up my paints very fast :))) But a good point!

[@elenasato3718]

lovely

[@WeronikaSalach]

elena ognyanova Thank you!

[@tomaszwodarczyk8741]

super! :)

[@WeronikaSalach]

Tomasz Włodarczyk dzieki Tomek!!!

[@mkt2405]

Przepiękne 💕💕💕

[@WeronikaSalach]

Maja Krause-Tuszyńska Dziekuje Majciu kochana!

[@petedako]

HI Wera ~ Lovely work, thanks greetings from Canada! where it is also difficult/impossible to find much of the Holbein product line in local stores and must order online from Japan ~ coming from acrylics, I was so impressed with Acryla Goauche I started using the HWC tube watercolors they are known for and fell in love with them instagram.com/pete_dako/ similarily I had put the acyla gouache on the backburner while I focused on the new (to me) watercolor medium ~now I'm keen to start using the Acryla Goauche more QUESTIONS: 1- Can we put watercolor on top of the holbein acryl agouache? …talking about layers water based media - but not sure which media (Watercolor, Acryla Gouache and acrylic) or how important the order of those layers is? 2 - Do you find you lose a lot of control with the acryla vs. watercolor or ink on the brush? Im not sure if it's the paint or my crappier brushes, and finally (related) #3-are you using good sable brushes with acryla, ie is it possible to not destroy them? I bought some of that masters soap but very concerned about how terrible the plastic paint is on the brush

[@WeronikaSalach]

Thanks for sharing Pete! I must have missed this comment, my apologies! 1. I wouldn't put watercolor on top of gouache, but it all depends how you use your gouache in the first place - normally I like to layer my gouache thicker, but some artists dilute their gouache with more water, which makes it behave like watercolor. So if used like that, then yes, the order then doesn't matter and you can mix using both media. But if you're using the acrylic gouache (which is thicker and more like acrylic paint), or if you lay your gouache in general thicker, then watercolor should come first, as a background, and gouache on top of it. 2. It is sometimes hard indeed to get more precision with gouache, so one way around it is not to use brushes bigger than size 2, and to only use bigger brushes for bigger or background elements. I see many artists even use very tiny brushes for more control like 0 or 00. 3. I never use good brushes with acryla or any acrylic paint - always the cheapest synthetic brushes because they will get destroyed with time. The nice sable brushes only with watercolor. Again, so sorry for my late reply! I hope you can read my answers, oh myyyy 3 years later ayyyyy :(

[@fyorafafallia]

please please German subtitles 😗

[@martynaciechanowska9859]

:)

[@WeronikaSalach]

Martyna Ciechanowska Ściskam!

[@kathiaangel448]

im a bit lost, if you like this medium a lot, why not just use Acrylic paint? it would be much cheaper for you to get a hold of.

[@WeronikaSalach]

The texture of the paint is different, its feel, it blends different, works better with water etc.

[@joannablack]

Did you mix the flesh tone? Just played around with the set of Holbein I recently got and felt very limited trying to miss small quantities of flesh tone that would all match. I think I need to get a tube of their flesh tone

[@WeronikaSalach]

I didn't mix it, I used a ready made color, or rather a few colors: peachy tones and jaume brilliant.