"Schemes" - HIMI Gouache Painting Process

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[@austinmattis1217]

Tan paper is the best differentiation of a resource, being able to actually use white as a highlight while sketching is helping me understand light a lot

[@Mlle_Bleue]

I'm in awe with this one. I like it A LOT. For me, what strikes me is how different my styles are in watercolour and in gouache. I found very quickly that I do not like to use rounds and pointed brushes with gouache, and I hate using filberts and flats in watercolour. So, evidently, I'm blocky with with gouache and flowy with watercolour. Going back and forth keeps me out of futs.

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

What is a fut ?

[@tealpolaroid]

@@BarbaraMerryGeng a rut i assumed

[@Mlle_Bleue]

@@BarbaraMerryGeng Ruts (typo)

[@AtBurgerKingWithMyBurgerQueen]

You inspire me so much. I generally paint basically only realism because I'm just not that good and simply copying an image is easier for me, but watching you paint inspires me to try more colorful and expressive paintings. Also I haven't drawn anything in over two weeks so wish me luck

[@AmandaInEly]

I love the way you explain your process! It's so much more useful to me than a "how to do this" video. I have a number of Arleesha inspired portraits in my sketchbook, which nonetheless still look like my thing, if you see what I mean. You really are fabulous, for your openness above all.

[@smelly4498]

something i love about gouache is how with each painting there is a lot of room to learn. with things like ink or markers once a decision is made and the page is covered, that’s the end of the artwork. with opaque mediums there is a lot more freedom to experiment and learn while painting, and every piece feels personal and intimate. i’m primarily a digital artist and i don’t normally have the patience for wet mediums, but whenever i feel uninspired gouache brings me back to loving the entire process.

[@simonettahelena986]

Excellent. Very interesting video, brilliant insights, thank you. I agree, especially with your points about (if I’m understanding you correctly), 1). Your work with gouache, while different from transparent watercolors, provides an integral knowledge base that is pervasive across all media. Specifically, if I may generalize, every single media we explore all contribute to the one big knowledge pool about color, value, shapes, and so forth. 2). The dreaded ugly stage, lol! You specify that even the ugly stage manifests differently than the transparent water colors. So much to discuss here, but I don’t want to clog up your comment area. Thanks for another insightful video, Arleesha.

[@tealpolaroid]

This is a symbol of how far you've come for real for real. Can't wait till I can afford Patron again. Its a joy supporting you.

[@lamialenoire]

The painting's expression is fabulous and describes my feelings about the Himi/Miya/Arrtx jelly gouaches perfectly 😂😂💖

[@kymani6925]

I always come back to this video when I get in my head

[@MissShembre]

Trying different mediums is important. Every time I've done traditional art after long periods of only digital, my digital work sees improvement.

[@lillytalmage7189]

It always amazes me to watch anatomy appear from your seemingly random beginning brush strokes!

[@mayahuyge8808]

I used to watch your videos all the time a year or two ago, and for whatever reason i stopped, but coming back to your videos feels like coming home in a really comforting way.

[@fuzzydragons]

the colours used for the shading in the hand work really well to give it shape 😀

[@chordata1]

Complete agreement about gouache vs watercolors, it very much feels like more of a battle and evolution throughout the gouache process. U can have an idea or where ur going with it and by the end land someplace completely unexpected. Thanks for another upload its helpful to watch as a newcomer to gouache.

[@ms.pirate]

Omg, this is beautiful!!!

[@magereina]

i can see how the development of your watercolor skills has translated in the gouache. I really loved how this piece turned out too!

[@alittleunconventional.3333]

I really like the eye brows.

[@angiepen]

I use watercolor more than anything else, but I enjoy going back and forth. I have a set of Himi gouaches, and I started getting into acrylics when I took a Skillshare class on mixed media, and realized I didn't have anything I could lay down and layer over without worrying about it reactivating. I've done a couple of just-acrylic pieces since then; it's gloppier than I like (which I imagine is why you can buy fifty-twelve different kinds of mixing "mediums" for it...?) but I'm sure that's mostly a matter of practice, and being able to layer whatever colors I want, whenever I want, is really nice. I tend to switch back and forth between mediums a lot (I also do plain graphite, ink, and some colored pencil and watercolor pencil), and with the paint media, I tend to switch to a new medium that solves problems I was having with the previous medium. (See above re: not having to headdesk about reactivated paint. :P ) Some skills do translate, as you said, so that helps. And each medium has its pluses and minuses, so I get a stronger appreciation of each type of paint as I use the others.

[@sahanaslifesahanasworld8592]

I saw this piece on your Instagram and I instantly fell in love with it . I was waiting for this process with your narration for sooo long 💕.

[@ms.pirate]

I wish this was a print :< i love this art piece

[@SurinaSlackArt]

It's been such a long time since I've partaken in an art video, but this is a great way to come back. Beautifully done

[@berriee7848]

this is the true meaning of art, this is the stuff I wanna see in a museum

[@KensacART]

I love the hair color being reflected on the face.

[@mooni0724]

i'm so grateful for you channel :) whenever i'm faced with a hard art block, i can always count on feeling inspired by your videos and pieces💖

[@heatherinde]

This painting is so gorgeous. I love the colors and the depth. As you were saying the hair wasn't your favorite I was thinking how brilliant it looked. I like the colors and shapes and the fact that there was less detail to it let the more detailed hand and face come more forward. I've been super focused on learning watercolor for about 3 years. I try not to stray too often because I want to really master it but if I'm in a rut or feeling like I'd like something different I love using different mediums. It's usually a self-esteem boost, haha, because I find them easier. The skills definitely transfer over.

[@artphotography9158]

This whole video watching you paint is amazing! I’m excited to watch it again!

[@stacys447]

Thanks for your comments today. I am trying a bunch of stuff at this point and seeing where I end up. Life is pretty stressful. So this idea of alternating and a journey is an interesting concept. Thanks for sharing!

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Good artwork. Very beautiful video art as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@EE-hk7if]

I find that changing out what I'm using can help with art block, and also sometimes using professional grade mediums can really open your eyes to whats possible when you've reached the limits of student grade. Like recently I've bought myself some professional watercolour paint and pure cotton paper, and I've fallen inlove with watercolour all over again.

[@NoDecaf7]

I clicked the video and came to say, that thumbnail is striking and I love the finished product. Looking forward to this process ❤️ You're so talented.

[@ArtWorkOfDR]

I enjoy the journey of learning from each creative artworks, I learned a lot once I started oil painting and I have been trying to apply what I have into all my other supplies like gouache and watercolor. I feel like every piece we make we learn something and improve. 🥰I really love going back to other materials for different pieces.

[@ehe4045]

I'm trying to be productive this christmas break (started just 16 hours ago) and your channel makes me very interested in gouache. Thankfully, my himi set arrived today with my ukulele and now, i shall start the process of trial and error with painting. I really love your videos and your voice is soooo comforting. Cheers to you!

[@purvapawaskar2765]

LOVE YOUR CONTENT AND THE VIBE OF YOUR VIDEOS, ❤️❤️❤️

[@meldixon1918]

I too love the hand in this painting!

[@Bat_Fiend.]

Omg I love the lighting and the way you colored the skin. It just feels so alive. The way you put down the colors feels sort of impressionistic. Because on their own it just seems like random color splotches but together it works really well. I wish I could be that intuitive about it because I would never have thought of putting those colors next to eachother. Or maybe it's just the lighting in the painting making those colors make sense now that I think about it. And I love the expression aswell. It just feels battered, broken and tired. They're touching their face as if it doesn't even feel real anymore. That's maybe me looking too deep into it, but regardless I love it! ❤

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I learn something every time I paint. I personally think it's helpful to switch up mediums, and I do it all the time. But,. I don't think you can really *learn* a new medium until you really put in some time with it. My main medium is watercolor and I dabble in Gouache, acrylic Gouache, and oils. I don't put in enough time though so I'm only proficient in watercolors, which is good but also bad because I get frustrated with other mediums quickly and don't tough it out.

[@corbinkramer6228]

I switch up from watercolor (my beloved) to color pencil, to ink to watercolor marker a lot. A lot of what I learned from watercolor did transfer over to my other mediums, like use of value and so forth. I think switching around keeps me fresh and stimulated I get bored very easily, and switching mediums help me from growing frustrated with a medium. I like learning new mediums a lot I am hoping to try gouache next year. I also like mixing mediums too color pencil and watercolor is my new favorite.

[@RainE136]

*GASP* I've been waiting for the video for this painting since forever. I love all the light it holds. The way it glows. 🖤

[@bekahpar-lar8549]

I loved this so much- makes me want to pick up my gouache tubes again!

[@Starlitskateboards]

I use different mediums because I get board easy and this keeps me on my toes.

[@stevekobb3850]

Loved the video AND the painting! Many thanks. You're an inspiration.

[@akenrja]

i really love your art style, especially how you translate colors 👏👏👏

[@vipertart]

hey arleesha, would you like to make a just sketching video? I love watching you paint but I am curious to see your sketching or maybe even shading with pencils. I really really love your style of video making. I watch your videos for inspiration while i draw. I just think it would be so nice to sketch and shade with pencil alongside you. I love your channel so much! See you in your next videos! :3

[@artifexmom3824]

Wow! I’m speechless.☺️❤️ God bless you.🙏🏻

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

I love this painting! I would love to see you revisit the original that you never finished and try it again, with everything you have learned!

[@esselmeyer8233]

I love trying different mediums. I often switch between digital and watercolor. However I’ve started experimenting with gouache this year because of all the hype I’ve seen about it online. So far I really like it. It seems a little closer to oil to me than acrylics do. I tried oil painting in high school, but it’s hard to find the space for it at home. And living in a snowy/cold area, I’m unable to properly ventilate during the winter. I’d love to see your style translated to oil! I bet it’d look gorgeous and earthy. ❤️

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I love this set better then the 18 himi miya gouache set. I think the 56 set is stunnining and has a lot of beautifull colours in it but i don,t think i,ll use them all. This set is perfect for me👍🏽🎨👩‍🎨✌🏾👋🏾😊😁

[@rubymarie6232]

This is such a beauty to see come to life! You have inspired me to paint with my miya gouache again! I'm not so heat at it all the time but I want to try to layer like you!

[@CMArtWorld]

I appreciate the dedication that you put into your artwork inorder to make it this much eye-catching!You're so talented.... And by sharing your talent,you help lot of virtual friends around the world..... Wish you the very best my dear friend ❤.... May you succeed in everything you do🥰.❤️

[@ranzjoseptinga2930]

Im not into this art stuffs now, but i just want to see this beautiful artwork.

[@bluesunflower1698]

When I watch your video my internal urge me to paint. Is this your superpower 😂😂😂

[@phyllisd3705]

I like that the hair is less-detailed and draws focus to the hand and facial expression behind the hand.

[@chedoodles]

magnificent work as always❤️

[@little_grey_mouse]

😭😭 do want!

[@ABANIMEARTS1990]

Amazing 👍🏿

[@joyfulldj]

Oeh this one I love

[@axolotart6372]

And...again... i love the video💜💜💜you are amazing

[@nicolekavanagh780]

Great style 🌺🌺

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here. I like this 1 very much. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@zorrows_tale2]

this makes me want to use my gouache but then i remember ✨i doNT lIkE theM✨

[@leonorfelix9617]

What is gouache paint I want to know because I love the texture of it

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello Arleebean. How are you doing? I have the 56 himi miya gouache set and i have the liquitex acrylic gouache to try but i hope i love both😊 i hope you are doing fine. I love you,re painting 😊

[@VitasArtworks]

very cool color choice ^_^

[@gabriellaagate9942]

Me: "I'd love to do a paint along!" Also me: *Comes down with strep*. Damnit...

[@SmillyDonut]

Hi Arlee. What are the aqua handled brushes you were painting with. They look lovely.

[@phthalo7401]

While I don't know that she's using, I'm guessing they're the himi gouache brushes in the blue 5 piece little bird set. I have that same set, and I can confirm that they work well.

[@SmillyDonut]

@@phthalo7401 Thank you. I'll check them out.

[@lefthandstory1280]

Beautiful friend😃✌️nice👍....

[@elyseenger2646]

I really love your artwork. Have you ever given any thought about exploring your biraciality through your art? It would provide some insights in your family history from slavery onto the modern era.

[@ShadowoftheDude]

Could you do some more acrylic painting videos?

[@isaniart]

I think the difference in process between watercolor and opaque mediums is why I’ve just been avoiding gouache. It’s so hard to get back to the process when you switch mediums