Answering gouache FAQs / painting over my sketches #6

[@miyagi_draws]

Beginner painters always want to know the brush, paper and paint. Your advice here is spot-on. Buy the best paints as a beginner because you really don't want to fight with the paint as you are learning (Windsor & Newton tends to be the cheapest of the best brands). If cost is an issue, limit your colors. Beginners start with tone (one color) then progress to a Zorn palette and add in more colors as you think you need. Brushes rule of thumb: The stiffer the paint the stiffer your brush. Remember, beginners, your tools wont make you a better artist, but the better your tools the less you will fight with the painting. Thanks for this video, I hope it helps folks tackle gouache!

[@iris1584]

idk, I think really cheap art supplies have their merit too - especially especially beginning with a new medium, since it’s completely less pressure than using more expensive materials and there’s more room to grow with zero fear of not liking the medium or feeling like it’s just not your thing after spending some $$ on a few really expensive tubes. I think people are more likely to fight with the tools (namely brushes/definitely paper) that their using rather than the paint itself - super chalky paint can be a pain but it’s no where as mind numbing than paper that can’t hold any sort of moisture.

[@miyagi_draws]

@@iris1584 Beginning with a new media is always hard and its tempting to buy cheap paints to just get a feel for them without spending lots of cash. Problem is those cheap paints arent giving you a feel for the medium at all. Most have weak artificial pigments and cheap binders. My suggestion if you want to get a feel for a new medium without going broke is to buy a good brand alizarin crimson and a bright yellow that is the cheapest and practice with those. Practice how they mix together. If you like it those colors are an artist staple so youre ahead of the game! Save money on brushes.

[@iris1584]

@@miyagi_draws I think the main concern is spending money on qualities of paint that beginners won’t need, the main difference and reason between student/professional grade price points are their archival quality + lightfastness, a beginner won’t necessarily need considering they more than likely aren’t selling their originals, and are working in sketchbooks/doing tests and experiments - where it doesn’t need to have all these properties in order to get a very basic feel for it.

[@AmbiCahira]

I hear you and agree with you, but as someone that easily get scared of wasting good products I like that I started with Arteza so I can be completely fearless like a child and be as wasteful as necessary while "learning to walk". I like the result enough to not get discouraged and it also makes me excited to get good enough to feel the high quality real deal later! The reason why I know you are right because with colored pencil it would feel like a crime almost to compare crayola quality to luminance, polychromos, prismacolor etc but if crayola can work as a babystep towards falling in love with art and the medium then that has it's place in the world too. :)

[@jomalenepenaflor1381]

I highly appreciate the discussion that transpired here, albeit it may or may not have ended in an "agree to disagree" note. I'm someone who has been wanting to try gouache for years now, but still haven't for fear of spending on the wrong tools i.e. gouache itself. I think you're right for saying that it'll be worth it if a cheaper medium can work as a baby step towards falling in love with said medium. Altho I'm still pegged between getting the holbein 12-tube set or the himi 18-cup set as my intro to gouache.

[@joanne146]

that painting is very pretty. 😃with the plants, the shoes and the girl. you managed to paint a whole personality! the girl looks very happy and calm🥰I love it

[@moneymoney5423]

It's iu 😊

[@joanne146]

@@moneymoney5423 IU? the kpop idol? or iu = you?

[@mmyriã]

@@joanne146 the idol ^^

[@joanne146]

@@mmyriã ohh are you a kpop fan?😃🥹

[@moneymoney5423]

@@joanne146 yess iu the idol

[@lightmedia1569]

this is so beautiful! i have a lot of trouble with painting the face, but i love here how there are different colors in the face but its somehow still a smooth transition. nice work!

[@Musikirawat]

Omg thats IU , i found the reference on Pinterest but it was too hard for me to paint, but look at you 😭😭✨✨so pretty!!

[@khadijasyeda7044]

Really? I thought it looked like wonyoung( idk if I spelled that right) from ive

[@Musikirawat]

@@khadijasyeda7044 well if i m not wrong it was IU's photoshoot for ELLE MEN smth

[@francoisearte]

Dear HamRib, thank you for sharing your art. I look with great interest at the way you draw and paint. Your last painting with the cherries and seated lady is beautiful. I would like to paint that, as a study material. I paint with acrylic. Thanks again for your beautiful drawings and paintings. Until next time. Kind regards

[@valasafantastic1055]

Thanks for these tips. I've been doing paper tests and felt it was 'weird' in an oddly an ideal way for working thick and for re-working when I tried my Fabriano hot press 25% cotton with thick gouache. It was weird because on one hand the paper was very smooth on the other it felt like it 'held' the paint too much and that some paint looked worse/streakier! So I'm not crazy! I find gouache has become my favourite tied with Digital art and as an additional bonus I love the cheapest Himi/Miya a ton! I find them fantastic personally! I really advise mixing them up and mixing in Isopropyl Alcohol to prevent mold, and get the binder mixed thoroughly in they will be more smooth proper and opaque when mixed vs if just opened and used without stirring them up a bit!. I love creamy consistency on even super thin toned paper and thin paper kraft, tan or grey papers (etc). I am less bothered by some warping then most people seem to be. My paper tests continue. I feel cotton paper is best for watercolour and when using gouache in a watercolour style. Honestly this will save people money and make proper use of the cellulose and mixed media paper that isn't Ideal for watercolours! I also advise keeping 'failed' watercolours and trying to save them by painting over with gouache as you may be able to do that! Fun video thanks.

[@qelaf]

you know what your art is inspired me .. every time i see your art i just feel like to draw right now

[@shivanipatelart]

I feel the exact same way about not using cotton paper with gouache and I teach the same to students at my workshops as well! And I've also been confused about it because I haven't seen too many other videos mention this, haha.

[@rishustudios]

It's the heart of the artist who knows the process of legend in the making.

[@gigacardoso]

Thank you so much for the shout out in the description 🥰🥰 Also love the mood of the painting, fitting with the calming mood of the video and your voice!

[@valray405]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of painting in gouache. So helpful, especially the tips about which paper to use. A beautiful painting!

[@rebeccashaw957]

I loved your style of painting. It came out so good. I have a very pleasant voice for narrating. Thanks

[@ShellPrestoDiBaggio]

This video has been immensely helpful. I just came back to it again today. Thank you. I look forward to seeing your videos every week.

[@JudeandherPencil]

I love watching you paint, you have such good creative intuitive ✨💖

[@RaineNWhispers]

First of all, you made a beautiful job painting 🥰 I'm brazilian and i notice that you guys really afirm that gouache is opaque watercolors than i got confused, just like you said they are really different to work with, cause we're i live, we are introduced to gouache very soon in kindergarten, and told that it's water soluble, but in a way to wash yourself after using it, we paint with it fresh from the tube, so we know gouache but we don't think of it as an art material because of that introduction, which makes me sad, gouache is so fun to work with, maybe just like in brasil that thinking of gouache is a cultural thing, we also compare it with acrylics too, they are more similar

[@camoflamer]

I love the style of this. Painting was also very satisfying :O

[@equanimity00]

Thats sooo calming and lovely .i want it in my room as a wallpaper sooo prettyyyyy.

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

🤯🔥 The wealth of knowledge, you have just bestowed upon me! WOW! Thank you.

[@blackblue0613]

The way you work with skin tones is magical. Please make a video on skin tones

[@nancyroseallen1088]

You are so incredible at painting and sketching! A complete inspiration!!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I need to paint,draw and sketch more in my sketchbook

[@lubnaalzin8509]

I fall in love with this painting! 🥺💕

[@crabbycreates2943]

I remember the gouache media from the art academy. I never got much opportunity to use it, but I love to see how you work with it. Thanks for posting. Retired Comm'l artist.

[@gracedespain]

Acryl gouache is also a different consistency and smoother diluted with water when compared to acrylics❤️I also find the colours more vibrant but that may just be a personal preference

[@MeMe-tw4xb]

I’ll gladly rewatch this any time

[@b0i993]

I recently found your channel and you immediately inspired me to get back to painting with gouache. Your works are incredible and very inspirational!!!

[@pippothomas]

ahhh😫it's gorgeous, I love seeing your progress, literally saw this one rn and instant sub

[@ekoorb_]

I love how you painted the shoes

[@seraphina8469]

Ur videos r sooo relaxing for me that it makes me sleep.I just LOVE ur art sooo much

[@Rusmix]

really inspiring as an artist

[@Geostationary0rbit]

Lovein the sketchy lines looks great!

[@hieunguyenminh8045]

loved it, love u, love everything

[@anjagalan6905]

I find your art calming. :)

[@NeptuneSquare_LukeEmeott]

Great work!

[@Cre-Art]

Beautiful artwork. Very expressive.

[@sireignart]

I really need to get into portraits/people painting. Thanks for all your advices

[@skullingtonfly]

Beautiful 😊

[@artplussk_222]

very beautiful and soft. thanks for the video.

[@kiabi_ix]

the colors 🥺♥︎

[@katsmith8263]

I think it's much easier to paint with watercolor than with gouache

[@paulinyaarts234]

I just wanna say that you really inspired me to paint again in my sketchbook and your works are really amazing^^

[@sheryartt]

I love it🥰

[@cmeblu75]

Bristol paper is fantastic for gouache!!

[@helenazhome5641]

Perfect 🥰 👌👌

[@zomosborne]

Thankyou, a beautiful painting and helpful information. Could you please share the sketchbooks and paper that you recommend? I couldn’t catch the names in the video.

[@Yenyen-sz8it]

IU abd gouache PERFECT

[@dmaciel2830]

You are amazing!! ❤

[@moonlight1986]

Wow, I love your drawing very much. It is true that I do not comment much, but I always follow you, and I like your drawing, which is unique to me 😍🌺🌺👌👌🔥🔥🌷🌷

[@gabzydaisy]

this is sooo relaxing!

[@linhngo-pr5mt]

omg this video soooo relaxxxx I love itttt

[@Pencrypt]

your voice is very soothing..and i love your painting so much

[@amlacbayart8897]

So pretttyyy😭💗

[@NilO_D]

wow! This is a really fantastic painting. That's great. Keep our meeting! 👍 Watch the video to the end. Have a happy day today!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

So super beautifull

[@pamelagilmour8060]

Can you please list suggestions and brands. It is difficult to understand when you are telling us brands. Beautiful painting Thank you

[@fro6211]

Recommend: Holbein, Winsor and Newton Affordable: Arrtx Not as good: Himi (and also Talens but she hasn’t really tried) Hope that helps!

[@jackiehazlett7805]

Ur work is very interesting. Great video.

[@evantoli5636]

I love this painting - thanks for sharing this video

[@VitasArtworks]

wonderful ^_^ my favortie gouache is the schmincke horadam gouache. also so pigmented 🥰

[@DiybyUnclenui]

GOOD job+++ 💖💖💖

[@MayanksArtWorld]

Beautiful painting

[@kreativeReise]

I looooove this piece 😍😍😍 Thank you for this calm, informative vid. Liked and subscribed for more of this 😍

[@katherine1768]

Am I the only one sees this painting that reminds me of the girl name IU (Lee Jieun) a korean singer/actress/model? I’m not sure where I saw her picture but I am 100% sure this is IU☺️

[@MiloLe]

yeahhh that’s IU 🤘🏻🤘🏻her photoshoot for Gucci

[@aptx-ew8gq]

This makes me want to be back with gouache

[@delmicortave]

Beautiful

[@bananasquash8100]

How do u have so much patience while painting? Sometimes I’ll get bored while painting or want to move on to something else

[@ytPEDROjoao]

Great video and painting!

[@SkywalkFPV]

Very interesting! I am wondering if any of the color pencil solvents used for blending purposes, like alcohol and or paraffin oil, can be used after pencils have been drawn on top of the gouache (mixed media) how would the gouache react when trying to manipulate color pencils on top with said solvents?! o.0..

[@rithygd]

😍

[@stephanieregal]

I'll put it on a second time! 💕💕💕

[@templecharlie5373]

ghe mà ưng hết cả tai , đức phúc cover mãi đỉnh

[@yezuva09]

Me encantan tus videos además de relajarme y aprender, pintas hermoso

[@markuxx7409]

Beautiful work. Saludos.

[@SunshineSunshinee]

What an interesting technique! Do you draw the outline first with a pen? Cool drawings!

[@Eli-bh9hu]

❤

[@miriamgillham6701]

Hi, not a paint question… but do you mind if ask where you buy your pallet from? It’s it an etcher pallet or from somewhere else? As usual this video was so interesting, informative and calming. I am always so impressed by how you work over your pen sketches to create your paintings. So beautiful!

[@ghostbitxh]

in russia it's pretty common to use gouashe paints as first ones for learners. temper(hope i spelled it right) paints are so much more controllable and vibrant after drying (since gouashe fades after drying) but for some reasons it is so and i don't know how to paint with watercolors yeeeeyy (send help pls)

[@PinkDerpBall]

I love this picture of iu you did such a good job painting her 💖

[@pastelcraeion]

I really love your art works, ate Ham. Btw, I'm curious about nevskaya palitra master class gouache. Can you do a review about that?

[@ranjinimohan4723]

Can you please share the reference photos..

[@trangtuyet3366]

i like the way you color the painting, i would love to learn it but i don't know what the name of this style is for further research

[@mrcokies8604]

Siii, q lindo se ve

[@vindictivetiger]

I'm wondering if "final fixitive" would work to set gouache, since it's used to set chalk, pastel, etc... and gouache has chalk in it?

[@prachigamit4300]

Isn't it s photoshoot of IU I know cause I have drawn it too

[@sikrisss]

Wait a minute...

[@hambot]

It’s a reupload! The voiceover on the last one was really bad so i just made it a full voiceover about gouache FAQs. Sorry for the confusion!

[@josebernardoceballos7119]

Muy Bueno Muchas Gracias!!!

[@thepochade5992]

Gouache is closer to oil in its application.

[@DinaUAE]

What's the name of the gouache brushes?

[@RicardoDizonLefthanded]

IU!

[@phanchauanhbui7319]

How many colors in a gouche that make you comfortable when using?

[@kirstenkhylazarate9311]

IU

[@НастяКасандяк]

😍😍😍😍

[@laurenceb3515]

Hi, I love your art work!! Is it acryla gouache??

[@MeMe-tw4xb]

I think she’s just using regular gouache in this one

[@laurenceb3515]

@@MeMe-tw4xb Thank u ^^

[@taefayo374]

They should have shown the reference photo of iu they used.

[@hambot]

I forgot to add the photo references board on the description! It's been added now, thank you for reminding me.

[@taefayo374]

@@hambot I really liked how u stylized that photo ❤️

[@callanrose5692]

What sketchbook do you use?

[@sammohamed7980]

song name

[@audreyanntabalbag4730]

hi what kind of paper are you using?

[@laurenceb3515]

Can you tell how you mix skins colors with gouache? I watched many of your videos, I know you use the primary colors and black, but when I do it all I get s a dirty grey :(

[@lauramalyan7621]

Instead of using black maybe try with brown and white...??? Idk that much about painting, but it gives me quite a nice range of skin colors

[@laurenceb3515]

@@lauramalyan7621 thank you :)

[@lilliegearheart8969]

In love with you

[@Pokadoc-18i]

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[@Eu_199]

hiiii