Gouache not working? 4 Common Mistakes To Avoid (and tips to fix them!)

[@Sarah-di4rj]

I've had struggles with gouache because I keep treating it like watercolors. Thank you for pointing out exactly how to fix that issue, it makes a lot more sense :)

[@CecileYadro]

that’s cool!

[@markwaters6982]

Same

[@jabaribell1384]

this!

[@SezCreate]

Aaaaaaand now I found this! I JUST uploaded a shorts video on my channel saying how hard my gouache journey is going! HERE YOU ARE!!! 😎

[@CecileYadro]

😉

[@thisorthattarot]

This is my favorite gouache beginner video on yt, thank you!

[@CecileYadro]

Wow, thank you!

[@Blick_Art]

Nice to see the paint behavior in action! Sometimes a representational painting isn't the best way to show the full, bright color so we appreciated the parallel lines. Very nice!

[@CecileYadro]

thank you!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Once again you have explained in simple & easy examples of how to get the right results for painting with gouache. Thanks for sharing this informational video with us. ❤💕

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks a lot Colleen!

[@lcarolc03]

I am a beginner with gouache and very much enjoy your videos. I did my first painting this weekend and had so much fun. Thank for your helpful information.

[@CecileYadro]

Have fun!

[@user-bk6bn7hh8h]

The first time that I painted with gouache I used to much water and looked like watercolor, but now I know how to fix it, nice video!

[@CecileYadro]

Glad I could help!

[@monaroberts1168]

Ooooh yes, thank you so much. This little bird will be most excellent for practice. Off to squeeze out paint now!

[@CecileYadro]

Have fun!

[@lorriedabdoub9731]

Thank you so much for your videos and for sharing your gouache knowledge. God Bless

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for watching!

[@SunLantern-v7x]

Thank you for this video this was extremely helpful!

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@golden1789]

Just found you today and subscribed. I am definitely guilty of using too much water. Looking forward to watching your tutorials and painting along. Thank you.

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for subbing!

[@strawberries9411]

Hi may I ask why when I paint with gouache it leaves spots like the paint is dry? I don't know how to explain it 😅. Did I not add enough water or something else?

[@CecileYadro]

It's hard to tell, as you have a hard time to explain!

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

I think that is my problem too. I painted on an art board and some areas of the paint surface look dry and other areas look shiny. It’s as if the paint is shiny where I worked more on those ares so more paint there

[@akofoxs5647]

Hey there! I have buy some gouache and tried it! I love how gouache work on my paper but i am still struggling with the issue to keep the gouch still in the same texture and not get all harden and turn into some aquarelle ahah! Do i need to put it in a cold place in the fridge like the oil painting? Thanks you for your video and sorry for my messy english :D

[@CecileYadro]

You should watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4rdnJmAesubjck to find out more about this matter.

[@akofoxs5647]

Thanks you !

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Trying to get used to brush strokes again. But your videos inspire me to keep practicng. I got a journal for gouache and am painting a Rousseau on the cover. Because it is basic shapes and brightly colored it is very enjoyable. I can only sit for about 45 minutes at a time due to back surgery, so letting it dry is not an issue. I have a stay wet palette. I'm using WN for first and will paint a second inside with Holbein to see which I like better. Question for you - do you ever use an angle brush for highlight loaded with main color and side loaded with white? The master I am "copying" uses black which I think is too stark so replacing with darkest green. I loved your yellow flower field with the path (it was never an X to me) it had real depth, and I loved your last bit of painting the hills in the lighter color.

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you for your message. I don’t use brushes loaded with two colors; im not fond of that. and I don’t like angled brushes either. I barely use black. you’re right by using dark colors instead.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Oh Heck Yeah! Awesome video! Thanks for links, love the pic: ) QUESTIONS: Are mediums, such as Flotrol or GAC helpful in blending? Also, can you use varnish once finished to add glossy finish?

[@CecileYadro]

I don't add any medium to gouache, it doesn't need it. Regarding varnishing, I have a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LIZKl_f6dmipI

[@E4Alabbasy]

First of all, your glasses are so cute! Also I'm guilty of doing every mistake you mentioned 😅 I only make these mistakes because usually I have very limited time to paint with gouache, but I'm planning on doing a bigger painting than usuall and will take as much time as I need and will definitely refer to your video beforehand to make sure not to make these mistakes 😊🌺

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you!!!

[@Hexe.Mueller]

Dear Cecile, I putted my Gouache into a Stay Wet Palette. Some of the paints got mouldy. I' ve baught Clove Oil to spritz them with water and a few drops of the oil. What do you do to avoid mustyness? Best wishes from Germany Bavaria at the moment in Scotland.❤

[@CecileYadro]

I had the same problem. Two hints for you: - this blog article: cecileyadro.com/how-to-avoid-gouache-molding/ - use this palette instead: cecileyadro.com/airtight-palette-for-gouache/ Hope this helps!

[@sharky9493]

Thank you very much! I will give gouache a chance...

[@CecileYadro]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sharky9493]

@@CecileYadro will change my acryl colours today, and I hope I that I can paint details in my portraits.

[@kevinvillasuso7307]

Thank you

[@CecileYadro]

Happy to help!

[@jillbalsam2507]

Hi. I've seen gum arabic suggested as a re-activator for gouache. Have you ever used it for that purpose? Thx.

[@CecileYadro]

Yes I did but it’s not really working well

[@Krasnaya_panda]

I really like your videos, thank you! 😊 My first problem is that gouache dries very quickly on the palette. Secondly, some colors become too thick when mixed and clog the brush.😢

[@CecileYadro]

What brand are you using?

[@Krasnaya_panda]

@@CecileYadro Sorry, for some reason the response notification didn't arrive. Brauberg. You hardly know it😊

[@patriciajlou4183]

Bonjour Cécile, je viens de découvrir ta chaîne et je pense m’abonner !! Par contre je ne comprends pas l’anglais, peux-tu mettre des sous-titres ? J’aimerai tellement te comprendre ….. merci pour tes belles démos 🙏

[@CecileYadro]

Bonjour Patricia, les sous-titres sont accessibles de ton côté, tu as une petite roue crantée en bas à droite de l'écran sur un ordi, et de là tu peux choisir les sous-titres et la langue.

[@glenda7921]

You hinted at a tip to reduce / avoid wasting “material” - I assumed that meant paint which is the issue I was most interested in. Hopefully you will consider this for a future video? Please and thanks

[@CecileYadro]

I'm adding this to my to-do list!

[@tomtop82]

So great, thank you👏👏👏

[@CecileYadro]

You’re welcome!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

👌👌👌👌 Excellent

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ΔεαΚ]

What I would have loved to see here it is also a guide on how to mix colours to get the right one when it dries, as they dry lighter or darker depending on how dark or light they are, and I never get the right colour, and for some reason, if you add white, the colours get a lot more darker than if you dont, which is odd because white is supposed to lighten colours not to darken them by 50%

[@CecileYadro]

This is weird indeed!

[@ΔεαΚ]

@@CecileYadro I use horadam gouache since they are the only good gouache where I live (and for some reason they are cheaper than in France) and I dont know if it is only because of the brand or if this happens with all white gouaches.. did you encounter this with your horadam gouache? thanks x

[@CecileYadro]

No I never had this issue

[@PursuingHeaven]

I use white or black gouache sometimes in my pastel and color pencil work to get a vibrant white or black underlayer area or a highlight top layer, but my problem is it does not dry flat. (#3, consistency) Sometimes I can work on top of it and sometimes I can not. Not certain what I am doing wrong, I am using good quality Daniel Smith but it will sometimes bulge and mess me up. I know an artist who uses black all the time for dark spots on animals and he works right over it but I can't seem to get the consistency right

[@CecileYadro]

I’m. it sure to understand what you mean sorry.

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Just a thought - would suggest using black pan pastel as an undercoat. Gouache could fill in the tooth. And you still need to mix the gouache on a palette for a creamy consistency but use it sparingly. Make sure your gouache is artists grade, you might have one with more fillers that clump?

[@dillaarts2]

I use hair dryer and it works well. But i hate blending w it bcuz im still new to this medium and it is hard to blend

[@CecileYadro]

I never use a hair dryer for gouache, it dries fast enough for me!

[@suel4269]

I definitely use too much water. Thanks for the reminder.

[@CecileYadro]

You’re welcome!

[@harshyadav7913]

For me it's the visible strokes of the brush when the paint dries on the sheet. Not sure why it keeps happening.

[@CecileYadro]

It depends on the thickness of the paint. Too thick and you'll see brushstrokes, too thin and it won't be opaque.

[@sushmaharal4270]

I like gouache paint I am even pretty good at it if I think so but my only concern is mixing colours and layering

[@CecileYadro]

Ah! That's a lot of problems!