Arteza Acrylic Gouache Review and Comparison

[@nikeeki]

I wish I’d have found this earlier- I’m a beginner and I was so frustrated wondering why everything was so streaky! I’ll be donating these and picking up the Turner!

[@roxiecolors]

So sorry you had to experience it this way. You’ll love Turner.

[@MichelleJNorton]

I like that a few of lower cost companies are trying to make Acrylic Gouache but so far they can't seem to even come close to comparing with Holbein or Turner.

[@roxiecolors]

So true.

[@scottkendall5655]

Thanks for the video. The Arteza has a decent rating on Amazon (4.3 out of 150, 102 being 5 star) and they were running several promotions for a total of 35% off, so I got the 12 count for under $12 dollars. I bought it basically to put a waterproof tone on a couple sketchbooks (Strathmore 400, 6x8 184lb mixed media) with various colors, without resorting to acrylic or casein, because, like others I had read their regular gouache was pretty good and had high hopes for the acrylic gouache. So hopefully for that purpose (toning paper) it will work out. And after watching your video, it won't be my future choice for dedicated gouache painting, so when I go to buy my next set of Gouache, for actual painting, I'll go with the Turner.

[@roxiecolors]

I’m glad to have helped. 😊

[@mightyprotong]

Thank you for this review..saved me a few bucks! I do like the regular gouache from Arteza but Turner is my favorite both in traditional gouache or acryl gouache. Arteza is a great company in general..I hope they can improve this paint.

[@roxiecolors]

You are welcome. Yeah, I definitely wasted my money getting those Arteza Acrylic Gouache! But I’m glad this helps others not waste their money! 😊

[@PrincessofKeys]

I've read the reviews on Amazon saying its more like glorified low grade acrylic paint with not a lot of pigment to them basically. Was hoping this was good because Im trying to find some paints to do faceup on my doll that keeps the pigment colorful with less brush strokes needed.

[@amyjoystudios]

Oh, what a bummer. Arteza regular gouache is my go-to. LOVE it. Too bad they didn't put the same quality into these paints. Thanks so much for your review -- was considering these on Amazon and now am back to contemplating Turner. Do you have an opinion on Holbein acrylic gouache?

[@roxiecolors]

I have not used Holbein Acryla Gouache, but I am sure they are fantastic since they are considered professional paints.

[@eBookHoarder]

Thank you for your review. I got these with a great discount. I don't love them but I will use them. The odd names along with the lack of pigment information makes it harder to mix so I am glad I got the larger set. They are very transparent and the white is terrible so I ordered a large PW6 to supplement. I plan on two layers with white mixed in at least the first for opacity. I also have some Japanese gouache to compare it to and there is really no comparison. Pros are that it does handle like gouache and the black is pretty good. I give them a 3 out of 5.

[@roxiecolors]

They have no pigment, right! I didn’t show in the video but when I washed off the red paint, and every color I used, my dirty water never turned any color! Not even red! I give them a 0 out of 5! 😅

[@eBookHoarder]

@Roxie Colors Understood. I will not be repurchasing this brand. I plan on leaving a review on Amazon where I got them because most of the current reviews are from Vine.

[@kathyhackney7950]

Do you think these could be used for glazing using their transparency to its advantage. Almost like watercolor but...permanent?

[@roxiecolors]

it's too streaky in my opinion to be a glaze, right?

[@averymorgan1369]

Wish this was out before i got them:-(

[@roxiecolors]

So sorry. Yeah, I didn't even know they existed until I found them online.

[@averymorgan1369]

@@roxiecolors glad you made this video though, it will help others 😍

[@kathyhackney7950]

Hmm..nvm on my firstt comment. I just finished the video and it seems they lay down very streaky regardless of consistency

[@roxiecolors]

Yes, they are very streaky!!

[@Oozaru85]

Looks like their Acrylic Gouache is just as bad as their watercolors. Which is weird, since their regular Gouache is pretty decent. Guess they need to find a better chinese supplier, lol. Which will mean a price increase for these. Not sure they will still be as affordable then. Tho for what they offer now, these are definitely overpriced.

[@roxiecolors]

Yup!

[@fvcknoah5119]

Really goo video! I have the same from when I started with gouache! I think they're really good in my experience

[@roxiecolors]

Believe me when you paint with good acrylic gouache you’ll throw these out! 🤣