THIS is why awesome gouache is awesome - Gouache Mushrooms in my Sketchbook

[@TepidJudas]

I legitimately forgot that I own Windsor and Newton gouache! I should get it out and play with it. Fear of higher-quality materials is a crazy thing.

[@ChickenxBoneless]

Lacy Lynne with higher quality paints, you can use less anyways because of the higher pigment load and less fillers! so you definitely get your money’s worth.

[@LittleGameDev]

Same here I got mine when I was in college back in 2015/2016 I haven't touched them in years but now I want to try painting. Tho I would like to get Artizas set just to practice since I don't have much paint. Windsor and Newton paints are very expensive here in Canada so i want to get something affordable to practice with.

[@CityKanin]

I got some Winsor & Newton from a Scrawlrbox and i was overjoyed to rediscover it in my art drawer! :D

[@ItsLizV]

I've never used high quality gouache, I'm currently using Arteza as I get better at painting. The way you talk about them makes me so excited for the day when I finally upgrade to a proffesional set! Loved the mushrooms you painted, so cute!

[@CityKanin]

I almost always start from professional grade art supplies. I am impatient and get frustrated at cheap stuff. I also want to get more bang for my buck and good quality paints are worth the investment! :D

[@amybaker5241]

Finally got some himi gouache to try my hand at it before buying more pricey brands, so far enjoying it.

[@mzkittyy]

me too! they're really fun

[@christinekoper2407]

Bought that same set! I’m not great with it yet lol but it’s still fun to mess around with!

[@luckychonk9527]

I really like that set bc it has a split primary color set! It has both the cyan magenta yellow primaries and the blue red yellow primaries. Despite being cheap-ish its actually REALLY great! Love that brand

[@ntaikiyi]

i have one too but i’m so scared to try it! i don’t know where to start when painting with gouache T^T

[@katharina7502]

I bought the himi set too! I bought reeves at first and i almost gave up on gouache entirely. I’m so happy that i tried a different set

[@RadishTheFool]

This is such a lovely gem of a video. Ten minutes filled with mushrooms, vibrant colours, satisfying paint strokes, soothing music, and your happy relaxed voice sharing some thoughts on the joys of using good quality materials.

[@kindram]

This was inspirational, I’ve been in a funk of art block for a few years and stuff like this is just... helps me want to draw all day like I used to

[@chloro8306]

A few years? Girl that is more than just art block

[@yoon2917]

Don’t worry I felt the same! I haven’t done a proper art work in 2 years but now, I’ve been painting and sketching almost every day again 😌

[@bluewren65]

Those mushrooms are so sweet I found myself smiling through the whole video; a lovely way to start the day. With regards to high quality gouache, for me there are only two brands: Schminke Horadam and M. Graham. Both are lovely, but the Schminke is just that bit more, extra special. It has a luminosity that just is not matched by any other brand. Absolutely worth every penny.

[@AdolosFlow]

I do have a $10 gouache set, a $20 gouache set, and then some primary tubes of m graham paint ranging between $30-50, depending on where you buy them, and theres a huge difference in each brand that I own, even though in some ways, they perform similarly, the $10 Marie's set has so much binder in it that it dries glossy, but I still use it for quick studies in my sketchbook, the miya himi set dries matte, and is a lot of fun to work with, but sometimes it is too much like, well, poster paint. & then the m graham set, is like a whole other level of matte, & somehow you really do think of velvet when working with them, they're packed full of pigment, they're so nice to work with, and in general, I really love m graham paints.

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

Arleebean is the BEST! I love her work so much. She’s been such an inspiration to me and motivated me to start my own KZbin journey. I love this video 😍

[@adamaaron483]

heck yeah she's amazing

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

@@adamaaron483 I've learned so much from her videos.

[@Lopuii]

Yes she is! Ans you too! You’re doing an amazing job, keep it up :D

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

Thank you so much@@Lopuii ! I'm really excited.

[@cassandra3367]

omg i just subbed u!!! i bet i'll learn a lot on ur channel. i also started my own channel because of arleebean. im so inspired!! but im having difficulty in whether i should continue making content for my yt and sharing my art or should i just be a couch potato forever. 😖

[@louisapdjones]

Thank you for the lovely mushrooms. Watching the time lapse is very helpful to me to see the changes in gouache as it dries.

[@channeltojupiterpersonal9269]

I now need a sketch book dedicated only to painting mushrooms. I was looking for some way to practice painting (especially with acrylics and Gouache, I'm more a Watercolour artist and the jump to more opaque fast drying mediums was a new experience) thank you for this video! I'm looking forward to the day I upgrade professional paints!

[@thebirdartistscottage]

I agree that professional materials are so different from the less expensive versions. Not only pigments (both gouache and transparent watercolor) but also paper. There have been times when I felt that I was painting poorly but in fact, it was the paper that was working against me. This is the first of your videos I’ve watched and I love the confidence of how you express yourself. Looking forward to more of your videos! 💝

[@thedrakonishe5138]

those orange shrooms make me so happy. that shade of orange is freaking amazing!

[@Jayariee]

I've just started out with watercolor but the opacity isn't making me happy. I've tried acrylic but the lack of reactivation is a bit disappointing. Definitely trying gouache next

[@jyotasama]

same hahah xD

[@Dzaeli]

I prefer watercolor and gouache over acrylics by far, but when I was painting card alters you basically have to use acrylic and it's impossible to mix the colors to match perfectly multiple times, and you have to work in thin layers and let them dry. I would have quit without having a wet palette, so that's something you could try to make acrylics more enjoyable. You can DIY one with a container, wet paper towel, and a bit of wax paper/parchment paper.

[@waymire01]

It doesn't reactivate but you can also look into open acrylics.. they stay wet for hours on a dry palette.

[@CityKanin]

Warning! Gouache is a gateway drüg to oil paints ;)

[@wb8695]

I started with Royal Talens Extra Fine Quality gouache and it was the best artistic decision I have made. I started with a CMYK+White palette and then started adding other colors the more I learn about pigments. You're absolutely right about that velvety finish, it's so mesmerizing, I never imagined myself painting that beautifully 💕

[@ShamelesslyCreative]

I love how these mushrooms turned out. It is always wonderful to watch you paint. You are one of my favorites! I have several different kinds of gouache, I bought the M Graham to try out before I received gouache in my scrawlrbox (aquafine) and my sketchbox (Holbein and bottle of a Liquid gouache) and then I did purchase a Miya himi to practice my gouache skills...it is nice to have several types to compare contrast and play with. I just wish there was more time in a day to make all the art and practice more.

[@renii_art]

listening to your voice is so relaxing 😌❤❤

[@JB-ew1mu]

I'm not a painter in any way but watching how smoothly and cleanly gouache works makes me want to try it

[@suree861]

I have COMPLETELY different styles when i use gouache and watercolor. And when i use gouache i mostly do portraits and when i use watercolor i tend to do more figures and sceneries. Idk it just weirded me out but at thesame time i like how i’m able to differentiate my mediums really easily.

[@Kimmaline]

I feel like with artist quality gouache, you can paint a layer of pink and then a thin layer of off-white, and it looks like the object is actually made of a layer of off-white over pink - there is something alive in it which makes things tangible in a way no other medium does quite the same. The way that good gouache lays down is just unrivalled. It almost glows.

[@StrawberryLegacy]

Maybe you already have but if you haven't you should really try oil painting, I think you may like it

[@valasafantastic1055]

Yes! I like the Holbein gouache so much, wish I could afford to paint with it more! It’s such a beautiful vibrant velvet smooth enjoyable experience! Fun video thanks.

[@youyacrafts]

Lovely mushrooms 🍄 thank you for your reflection on gouache 😊

[@christineingram55]

Beautifully painted as always ..I have not tried gouache yet ,but these do look so rich in colour and depth 😀

[@autchiu]

Totally agree with all the points you made! That second painting is my fav! You're amazing

[@user-lf3zm6sz5e]

yay! just in time for my daily coffee and youtube session 🥺

[@TsukabuNosoratori2]

Thanks to some holiday sales, I'm able to expand my M Graham gouache collection this year from just a few colors to enough to fill a small palette. I really enjoy this gouache too, and I also have some student ranges like Arteza and Himi for just messing around with. But for nicer projects, I will use two brands- M Graham and Holbein. I loved watching your shrooms painting and how cute they turned out :)

[@stephanie.kilgast]

"nice art supplies are... nice " XD on point though! I've always been an art supply snob, so I could not agree more :D

[@phedran]

I'm currently in that moment of deciding what gouache to invest in. I think I'm going to start with a handful of Winsor & Newton at first because they're the most available, but I'm definitely side eyeing Holbein or Schminke possibly in the future if I keep using and liking gouache.

[@Grimmistired]

I got hoblien recently and they are really good. You don't have to use much paint at all except for maybe white. They are very expensive though

[@Grimmistired]

*holbein

[@margaretf667]

I got Holbein and winsor newton, holbein is so much more luxurious! I got their 18 sample set from jacksons. Tubes are small but so much pigment you won't need to use much.

[@bluewren65]

Forget the W&N. They are good, but not a patch on the Schminke Horadam. W&N tends to have a lot of separation of the binder from the pigment when you squeeze it out of the tube. In every way the Schminke Horadam is superior and generally, cheaper (amazingly).

[@kyraandreatta4522]

I have to agree with the others here. W&N gouache just isn’t worth it if you ask me. I also much prefer schminke and Holbein. Though if you want an affordable one ive always heard good things about Royal Talens

[@waymire01]

I understand exactly what you are talking about, and you can't always see it in swatches, it's all about how the paints combine and layer in an actual painting. In watercolor there is a difference in the texture and translucency in higher quality paint (not necessarily more expensive, price does not always equal quality).. even though the lesser brand may be technically transparent it just doesn't have the same clarity. There is also a difference in how they apply and sit in very thin washes, that is where the pigment size really can be apparent. There is also a difference in how the colors can "meld" together while somehow still retaining their own identity, while with other brands they either bump up to each other softly but still distinct, or turn into mush. Thankfully we are getting more and more "good enough" options... but there is still a difference that you just can't achieve without the best binders and pigments prepared with artistry.

[@epifny9614]

thanks for giving some love to gouache. Its my favorite medium and i feel like no talks about it! I personally *love* m. Graham. more gouache tutorials plz!

[@brandenbran]

Funny you put your brush in your tea, I sipped my brush rinsing water last week, luckily I didn’t gulp any down and it was only a smidge

[@cashoomilk]

i only recently started using a higher quality gouache (m graham) vs the himi maya set and omg the difference is outstanding. i can layer and layer and layer and never have to worry about the paint underneath lifting to nothing. with the himi set its fun to use because of the color range, compared to only having the m graham in the primaries, burnt sienna and white. but even if i want to blend something with a clean semi wet brush, it just completely rubs off the paint. m graham gouache just is so much easier to use. it’s vibrant, and i can layer it so beautifully. they turn into beautiful watercolors when i use plenty of water and they reactivate really well and it’s easier to get color harmony when i mix so many colors comparing to picking out a color scheme to follow with the himi maya.

[@deejcarter2003]

Wow these are gorgeous. When I saw your palette I did not expect these results. It’s so true though you get what you pay for and most of the time with art supplies there’s a reason they cost more.😍

[@Aisha-os9pt]

Seriously, your art always inspires me to do better in watercolors and in gouache! So, I thank you for that. :)

[@Andyapolis]

I've been thinking about getting the Holbein gouache lately because I'm falling in love with this medium. I'm currently using Turner Acryl Gouache, Shinhan Pass Hybrid Gouache and W&N Gouache. I know that's a lot of brands but I only have a few colors each. I'm trying to minimize my use of the acryl gouache as they dry premanently when I squeeze too much on my palette and I feel like I'm wasting paint. Anyway, your video made me finalize my decision of getting them. I love the mushrooms you painted. :)

[@warmyellowshade]

I’ve never tried the Windsor newton Gouache - I think I might start looking at the colour selection. These warm tones are so appealing & I love your little mushrooms!

[@Majogi]

i love your art so much you don't even imagine... you inspire me sooo much!and i am looking for a gouache set because i've never tried them before and they look so cool!

[@commonunicorn1975]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch. Wish I had your talent!

[@wulfseig1864]

Mushroom are so fun to paint. Yours look awesome. I got a set of Lukas gouache for free over a year ago. Still haven't played with them. I need to get them out and put them on my desk.

[@shamardaniel4819]

I love how creamy the paint is when you blend! Do you think gouache is travel friendly?

[@wulfseig1864]

Because you can dry them in a pan they are very travel friendly. One problem could occur if you use cheaper product is cracking and flaking. That can make a big mess. So, try to pan them in individual pans with individual lids. Amazon has some good ones. Hope this helps.

[@shamardaniel4819]

Jennifer Bujanos Thanks! I actually planned to make the best out the gouache experience and get Windsor Newton band gouache. So I’ll be sure to store them accordingly!😊

[@DarksStars]

When I poured my gouache in my palette I added some glycerin (about 3-4 drops per well) and now it doesn’t not dry and crumbly! I don’t know how it’s affecting the way it paints tho, but I haven’t noticed a difference yet.

[@djsadbean]

ahhhh a gouache vid!!!!!!

[@juststartingover2735]

If you could only choose one gouache brand which would you prefer. M. Graham or Holbein?

[@ZoeNicholsArtistsDen]

I would love to see these as stickers! So Beautiful!

[@MeowMeowKapow]

I’ve been watching all sorts of weird stuff lately, including the channel Atomic Shrimp, who does TONS of random stuff on his channel. Probably one of the more interesting and strange things he does is get SUPER excited about mushroom foraging! I’ve seen some super cool varieties because of him, including some purple ones that are totally normal and edible!

[@myriamtillson]

Meow Meow Kapow I love Atomic Shrimp, his content is really entertaining, and he comes across as a nice person!

[@MonsieurLuon]

Geekin over Gouache 💜

[@panart3559]

I have tried Holbein gouche, which is quite good! But I think I'll try Horadam soon

[@mjpete27]

I have always used the more economical brands of gouache, have you ever tried the Turner brand? I know even Turner has a couple of levels of gouache! I hope you consider doing a comparison video with the Turner products, maybe even trying out the Turner Acryl-gouache? I have watched a few videos but so many of the artists I watch are not proficient with the medium, I am still not comfortable with it after years of use! I suppose I am not a consistent user, I rather force it into the role of watercolor, not its strongest use. I do hope you think about a video on this subject. Thank you for sharing your gouache experience.

[@belias8036]

what kind of brush is that blue brush u r using? (flat)

[@abra3cadabra3]

I love your mushrooms!!

[@ChickenxBoneless]

I didn’t even know about gouache until your videos got recommended to me. It was never mentioned in any of my art classes and now it’s my favorite medium!

[@berserker3414]

That's weird. Gouache was the common technique for book illustrators (back when digital art didn't exist or wasn't mainstream)

[@traceford4904]

Me: Gaw-che Arleebean: Gw-ah-sh Me: Ohhh Gw-ah-sh

[@raerae6422]

Gouache really should be pronounced goo-atch-ee 😁

[@tiffinyrae7614]

So beautiful 😍 you’re super talented!!!!

[@arleebean]

Thank you so much!!

[@dammitspawk]

How wonderful. Lovely video, you are lovely and so are your mushrooms.

[@minigul]

i love every mushroom boi you've every madeeee

[@hannahthufvesson]

This was the best voice-over ending I've heard in a While! 😂🥰

[@theodellava]

This was so inspiring video. Thanks

[@WitNWhimsyWrites]

What kind of paper do you use for your gauche paintings? I love the finish of these pieces in this video.

[@MissMarck]

Sooo nice and rich! I gotta get back to gouache!

[@purpleperson3284]

I love your art, it’s so inspiring!! Keep on creating!! :D

[@msellenandrea]

your voiceover made me laugh, and I really needed that today, so thank you

[@amainobi]

I love Holbein but I experienced the same issues with dry gouache in a palette so I switched to using it fresh from the tube for each painting. Unfortunately, it results in some wasted paint, but the painting process has been more satisfying. :) After a few years of just using Holbein, I tried some pricier brands like Schmincke and M. Graham and have found they are just that much more luxurious. Schmincke vs Holbein watercolors, for instance, is more pigmented, better transparency, and less prone to muddying.

[@chloro8306]

Holbein is widely considered the best in the industry. If you prefer M. Graham or Schmincke, it's just your personal preference and has nothing to do with quality.

[@MoonBites]

Excuse me ma'am, but having a voice that soothing might just be illegal

[@Hopeledbyfaith1]

Wow you are really talented!! I admire your skills! I wish I could paint 🎨 my 16 yr old daughter is a painter I’m going to share this with her along with your channel 🔥👉🏽🎨

[@cindyhorton6980]

Velvety is the perfect word!!

[@robertgutierrez3910]

❤️ i love your art style

[@jennya9163]

Ive got himi and carandache but im still terrible at using it. I liked the windsor type i had once but theyre so expensive

[@ashleyhawkeswatercolor]

This was fun to watch!

[@thatsockwrd8285]

Beautiful! 💕

[@hannahl4108]

Love this so much! 💖👏

[@marymary5494]

Thank you, I appreciate your thoughts. 👌

[@BaysideCreativeMedia]

I get exactly what you're saying. Since I upgraded all my crappy paints to professional artist quality, along with watercolor paper and brushes, I can say I'm actually proud of much of my artwork! It does make a difference, a huge difference. But at the same time, I was painting my version of gouache mushrooms and using a cheap brush, constantly picking little tiny hairs out of my paint which made me want to scream! So even though I have a set of Arrtx gouache, which is OK, I recently bought a set of German Lukas gouache and it also made a huge difference! I just have to buy some better gouache brushes after hearing somewhere that gouache will ruin good brushes - is that true or not?

[@constellationmajora2789]

Sweater Universe isnt a thing but absolutely should be. These paintings are stunning as always

[@katherinecampbell4837]

Hehe - paintbrush in the coffee/teacup - classic =D suffer from that often myself.

[@Gigglemug2425]

I'm just here because your voice soothes me

[@doraevatt8320]

So beautiful

[@jojokim8340]

Wich sketchbook is this pls tell me

[@HumanShitpost]

OMG, the crumbling... My Windsor and Newton Viridian and Raw Umber crumble like CRAZY. I've stopped putting them in my pallettes because of it.

[@jyotasama]

that orange shroom is my happy place ;-;

[@coolthinghere6853]

i adore this video! ((o non o)) you should do non portrait painting more often

[@NamiNaeko]

m graham co is my favorite ;-; i love it sooooo much.

[@berserker3414]

Great, now I want to draw mushrooms. Great artwork, I love gouache, but as a watercolor/ink main artist, more dry techniques are hard for me, sometimes a bit ''limited'', specially on acrylics where colors can't blend easily and you can't do transparent layers (just like digital).

[@movelynaltura2887]

Saving up for winsor and newton gouache. Going for good quality pains. The himi set is making me quit trying gouache. Lol.

[@fuzzydragons]

gouache and me are enemies lol just can't seem to get along, even with the more expensive ones (just give me some oil paints already lol)

[@yenrose3607]

I only have one problem with gouache. When I want to reactivate paint, it doesn't. When I don't want to, it does.

[@fuzzydragons]

Same, it drives me crazy

[@princessmanitari4993]

@@yenrose3607 that actually depends on the brand! I believe holbein doesn't reactivate, where w&n does!

[@senuri7817]

I loveeeee the title

[@johnfranklin8334]

My first beginning to understand gouache. I love M Grahm Watercolors. Good to here M G Gouache reacts the same.

[@bluewren65]

M. Graham gouache is really nice, but I love Schminke Horadam the best. The colours are so vibrant and the luminosity is out of this world. I have both brands in my collection and love them.

[@catherine2207]

haha i was on pinterest and i saw that you saved a picture of mushrooms, then i saw this thumbnail! lmao

[@FM-ij7iu]

I'm confused. You showed M Graham zinc white when referring to a cheaper gouache. I thought M Graham is considered a great quality, professional grade gouache with pure pigmentation.

[@TenKurVynas]

that color at 01:20 🤤

[@kindredtojazz1872]

Global sweater universe...❤😂

[@Petisa83]

🙌 lovely

[@rexacej8040]

When i first used Guache i thought i just had a bad watercolor XD

[@seinundzeiten]

Very nice gouache, I will try it out....

[@user-gl1lr2qn6y]

Cheap brushes and expensive paint. I like you.

[@sturquoise5023]

You should do a revised video like this but my favorite gouache 2022 like how you do for watercolors, or how you do the whole ‘doesn’t get in your way’ categories.

[@Art.ASMR-You2]

You are Great

[@docfrayon]

Awesome :)

[@molpmolp1600]

Casi todos los artistas tienen muy sucias sus paletas de acuarela xD

[@dayanaherranz2983]

I think what you meant to say is TREAT YOSELF

[@vango9794]

You say the same things over Andover again!!