Getting Started with Gouache in 2023 ✶ advice for beginners & my favorites

Let's dive into one of the most requested topics on my channel. What is the best gouache for beginners? What are my favorite gouache colors and brands? What tools do you need? In this video I'll share all my favorites and tips for beginners. I absolutely love painting with gouache, and I love seeing how excited others are after they start using it. It's such a fun medium. If you have any questions about my technique and process, let me know - I'm planning more gouache videos. Find full real-time tutorials on my patreon page.
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00:00 Intro
00:51 My favorite gouache Colors
03:13 My favorite gouache Brands
07:28 My favorite gouache Palettes
09:26 Other gouache tools
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[@ChantelleArts]

Is there anything you do to prevent mould? Really great tips here 😊

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

My best advice is to open your palette at least once a week and give each color a stir. If any colors look suspect, use a clean brush and remove the top layer, then drop a tiny drop of clove bud oil into it. This is antimicrobial and keeps anything from growing. Don’t add too much as it can change the consistency. If any colors look dry, add a spritz of water and stir. Using the gouache regularly helps avoid these issues, plus it means you’re practicing and improving!

[@monalisamackey783]

I do so look forward to your videos, Sarah, and this video is a very helpful one! 😊. I love the vibrant primaries you showed us and the mixes they produce! The resulting colours are so beautiful! Can you please advise which colours I can mix, along with their ratios, to get “potter’s pink” which you can buy in watercolour?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

@@monalisamackey783 There's not a direct equivelant, but if you mix the red/yellow with white (more red) you'll get a pale pink. Add a tiny touch of blue to lean towards brown. (Mixing all three primaries in various ways gives you a lot of browns)

[@monalisamackey783]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Thanks so much!

[@bluewren65]

I never have a problem with Schminke Horadam going mouldy. The only brand with which I find that is a problem is M.Graham which uses honey in their formulation.

[@madametj]

Schmincke's Titanium Gold Ochre is also available in Winsor and Newton under the name "Naples Yellow Deep." They're both the same pigment, PBr24. ☺️

[@Egy166]

In college our primary colors to get more colors from primary colors were, Lemon Yellow, Red Vermilion and Prussian Blue.

[@ArtelisStudio]

For those of you wondering about Helio Turqoise (it’s an uncommon color name), it’s just Phthalocyanine blue PB16.

[@communitydevelopmentprofes7152]

I'm a watercolor artist and a professional face painter. I just bought my first set of gouache paints last weekend (they were on clearance at Hobby Lobby, and I had a gift card). It's amazing how different types of paint require some different techniques to get the most out of them. I've found that I can actually paint some of my face painting designs (mostly flowers) with the gouache paints, as well as the "one stroke" painting style. I'm going to have fun with these paints. You video has been very informative, and I'm definitely subscribing.

[@SteviePaints]

All cool primary colors. I also like that better than the traditional primaries. It’s also probably why, in the traditional four-color printing process, magenta is the red that is used.

[@israelsanchez1225]

This is incredibly helpful! Getting started with a new traditional medium is stressful because its hard to know what to start off with. You've given me all the info I've been looking for in one convenient video! Thank you so much!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@SharonCullenArt]

Spraying and stirring with a toothpick after letting water sit on it for w0 minutes brings it back completely. Just don’t add too much water. And Sarah if you want your Shinhan gouache creamier like your other favorites, just add a few drops of gum Arabic to your gouache. I have the same sealable palate as you and after going through a lot last year I had burnout and needed time to grieve so my gouache went untouched in my little sealable palette. 5 months to be exact and because I added gum Arabic and 2 drops of clove oil to each color and stirred them up, I had absolutely no mold, and most of the colors except for three were still pretty creamy although a bit drier so I needed to wet them. I was so amazed.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

The Shinhan is creamy. The Holbein is the more stiff of all of mine. But yes, I could definitely add some gum arabic. And also the Winsor & Newton watercolor blending medium makes it more usable too.

[@RyeMiArt]

I've started to use gouache last year and I bought Winsor and Newtons introductory set [split primaries + black, white, yellow ochre, and an unnecessary green 😄]. It is lovely to use and your video reminded me to actually take it out and use it again :D Your primary colors combination looks sooo interesting I want to try it.

[@zaarteestdanaportiermorvan2453]

Thank you for giving so much practical info

[@BilliesCraftRoom]

thanks so much for this, Ive stepped back from a 60 set and will follow your advice :) have subbed and will look for your blog

[@AA828]

Another informative and entertaining video Sarah. I love love love my Sarah brushes..

[@nlark]

I love your work and your videos are an absolute delight. Thank you so much!

[@VitasArtworks]

thanks for sharing sarah ^_^ Nice to hear, that you want to make more gouache and plein air videos this year 🥰🥰

[@deepoole820]

Thank you for making this video Sarah, it's wonderful!

[@rebeccapage4411]

Thank you ☺️

[@diannedupuis2960]

Love your gauche videos!

[@williammcneill2753]

Good advice in this video. Thank you

[@missipkina]

Oh wow, so helpful. I am starting with guache this year. I would love more videos on this subject 💕

[@lulabelle33]

Great in-depth advice. Love especially color mix /color choice and equip segments

[@micheleblackburn2345]

Just got my W&N gouache today,so excited to try it ! Thanks Sarah 💖

[@Emeraldheart1021]

I'm just getting into gouache so I'm looking forward to more gouache videos!

[@rgrdesigns]

Recently discovered your channel. Not long ago I ordered the Holbein primary set with white & black included. Its the CMY primaries & I'm excited about what I can do after seeing your swatches.

[@michep.169]

You are the best to show how to use gouache. It looks so easy

[@nuruleisya5998]

Hi Sarahh, I love you videos especially your gouache study videos. Im a beginner in gouache and your videos helped me a lot. I’m definitely looking forward to more gouache videos from you ❤

[@paintingsbynari]

So much important information..Thanks for making this video. I have never tried gouache.. I will try with the 4 colors you suggested

[@suzannemarshall7458]

Just got your fabulous brushes in the mail here in southern Oregon. Can't wait to start using them.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Yay! Enjoy!

[@LC3468]

Great information, thank you! I'd love a follow up on how to get started technique wise :)

[@jenniferdoyleart]

Sarah love the video like always. You inspire so many of us. Looking forward to the gouache journey with you. My dream is to go to Ireland someday to paint. Please keep posting

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That's a wonderful dream. I went there but it was before I painted. I'd love to go back with my sketchbook

[@asylum.oakland]

For someone just starting out with this medium, this video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Wow Sarah this is definitely the best video of yours for beginners!! I am still learning so much from your perspective, artwork, & knowledge. I am really impressed with your primary color palette and I think 🤔 that I will definitely be adding the additional blue you chose since I already have the other 2 primaries. Those choices definitely expand the mix able color range. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video with us! 💕🎨👩🏻‍🎨💖

[@JasmineYellow2]

I will start🌻🙂

[@gingerramsden-artist]

From one scottish highlands artist to another 'Hello!' trying Gouache for the first time for my sketchbooks, as, as a pastel artist, it should be somewhat easier...... and less breakable, love your videos and all the great tips!

[@MikisArtChannel-ei3fh]

10:08 "I made my own" I purchased your brushset, the shipping took 10 days, but the brushes are excellent. Be very proud and use them and talk about them in all of your videos.

[@berolinastrassmann]

This was so great to rewatch. I am always a beginner 😂 sonI enjoy resetting my mind back to basics whenever the "want monster" tempts me to buy new things. I received a W&N set of 10 tubes for 🎄🎁 and am loving mixing colours. You are so right about what you can learn from mixing from a limited palette. I also appreciate that you also write a blog post. I am a very visual person and sometimes reading rather than watching does the trick for me. Thanks for all your work to share this information.

[@chels2145]

Thank you for this video! I recently purchased the 10 set of 14ml tubes of Winsor & Newton gouache and the travel airtight case with water cup. I love it! Lemon yellow is probably my favorite and I've been using quin. Magenta a lot more. Definitely going to try this trio !

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Sounds great!

[@ms.rocketscience4924]

This video was very helpful. I just received your lovely brush set and am waiting for a Schmincke gouache shipment from Jackson’s to arrive hopefully this week🤞I decided to be frugal and chose the super cheap postage to the US and the shipment has been moving on the East coast for 5 days!! Can’t wait to get started and I look forward to your upcoming gouache videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That’s exciting! Yea there’s been a major disruption in exporting shipments from the UK (they said it’s due to a cyber attack??) so at the moment I can’t even ship anything outside UK. Hopefully Jacksons has some kind of deal with them to get priority

[@cleopatra22222222]

I would love to try a Gouache that truly is lightfast , otherwise the art is paint will no last for the future . Only for some years . Hugs and thank you for all you teach us !🥰

[@funmisoroye4510]

Just want to say that I LOVE that you make blog posts as well! KZbin videos are great for the initial presentation of info and all the fun video and audio parts, but like you said, it's so much easier to refer to a blog post to review specific points or to get a quick refresh (and in bonus you include lots of links as well!!). Obviously videos can do a lot that blog posts can't, but for this type of video it's super super nice to have the blog post to refer to as well :)

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I'm old school, blogs were my first love! 😄

[@TRANSSENTIENT]

seeing the paintings in the sketchbook brought me back to the days I would binge watch gouache paintthroughs i miss those days 😩 your prefered palette looks like the CMY w/o the K (black) and I second that it's probably the best primary palette since the gamut possbilities are wider than the classical RYB. Holbein, Da Vinci, Royal Talens, Maimeri are some brands that have the CMYK+W starter sets

[@prexytheartist]

I saw you from Jess' vid and your gouache paintings look amazing! The homemade palette is so cool ❣❣

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Hello, thank you :)

[@pibarrante6901]

Thanks for posting this. It inspires me, to see the growth and the steadily increasing skills of YT artists over time. You're art, imo, SPRUNG to new levels w inclusion of greys. TY. I just bought my 1st 'set' of gouache, Holbein 24 .

[@pibarrante6901]

Where in NY State did you vists?

[@ilyaura]

My brushes were delivered the day before yesterday! They're lovely, I'm looking forward to playing with them more. The round brushes tips stay nice and fine, so much easier to use than my other synthetic brushes.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That's awesome to hear! If it's not too much to ask could you leave a review on the product page? It will definitely help when it's time for the second release :)

[@ilyaura]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Of course!

[@geraldsouthard7092]

We ordered three sets of your new brushes (one and a spare for my wife plus a set to gift to her artist friend). My wife loves them.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Wow thank you!

[@katel9378]

I received your brush set yesterday! It came from California, so quick shipping. Can't wait to get them into paint!! Love love love the Schminke gouache. So creamy. I will have to get a couple tubes of Shinhan to try. I haven't used that brand yet. Thanks for sharing!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Awesome to hear!

[@stacys447]

@@SarahBurnsStudio I received my brush set too. They are great. The rocks on the back of the package are so beautiful, along with all of the art on the box. Thanks!

[@MaryPrasadArt]

Thanks so much for your videos! I love your work. I often use gauche in a dried palette (easier for travel) - I add a humectant to the paint before drying in the pans (usually in layers). You can use honey and/or vegetable glycerin (I use a combo plus a little gum arabic). Just a drop or two per half pan should do it - I add more to colors that dry harder. This prevents cracking and allows the paint to be re-wet much more easily. Caveat - adding too much will make the paint stay sticky (like M. Graham watercolors) and may make the paint shiny when dry, usually if used in a thick layer. Adding just enough to keep the paints from cracking is the perfect amount - it may take some trial & error. I also use a little of the mixture if the hardened paint starts to come out of a pan (ditto for watercolor) - it acts like a glue but does not harm the paints nor the lightfastness.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Great tips - I do that for some of my watercolors too (I only have a couple tubes of M Graham which don't need it).

[@kallisto1111]

I heard about clove oil being a perfect solution for keeping oil paints wet and mould free. Maybe that could help you with guache as well? Just a drop or two onto a sponge should do the trick. 🙂 I have to get that stay wet palette you are using. I'm an oil painter and would like to try plain air gouache painting for a while before I do oil plain air sessions. This would be a perfect solution for me! Thanks for sharing your arsenal of tools!

[@brittabeningfield3472]

Thanks for another great video! Your brushes came and they're gorgeous. So glad I didn't dawdle around before ordering them. Is there any chance that you might design a travel set? That could be a perfect sequel.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I was thinking about that too...

[@poocky100]

Ty for the video. My bf and I are amazed at your work

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you!

[@ina_lina]

Hi Sarah - I recently found your channel, as I'm beginning my gouache journey, and am bingeing a bit. ☺I'm starting with a limited palette, but I'm curious about "the one true black" (meaning: if I were to get one, which?) - perylene black, jet black, ivory black, lamp black... Thank you for all your knowledge & experience that you generously share.💕

[@aaronsiaway6125]

It has been a while since I follow you. Hope you are having lots of fun painting. I have to go back and watch those one I missed. By the way I love your painting, they are amazing! I love oil painting but now that I’ve seen your watercolor painting I think they are the best! Could you please share the name of your top gouache brands?

[@frenchgrama]

Your gouache sketches and paintings are sooo lovely - watercolours are the love of my life but often I'm tempted to try gouache because I love the matt look of them and I often wonder if painting with gouache is easier than watercolours because it appears to be easier to control???

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

They both have their quirks and things you have to get used to. In general I’d say watercolor is the hardest of all the mediums. Since gouache is opaque you can technically cover up something you paint. But you also have to contend with the blending monster!

[@butacrafts]

Nice to have discovered your channel! Saw you on Jess Karp's video. I'm subscribed! I've only been using watercolor medium for 2 years and recently started gouache. It helps me formulate a better understanding of these two mediums if i can get a side by side tutorial. Eg: Blending watercolor vs gouache. Creating highlights using watercolor vs gouache. What is "transparency" when using gouache in place of watercolor. Maybe you have covered this in another video on brushes (i'll check your videos out) -- do you advice sharing brushes between the mediums and why? I worry about the longevity of the brushes as I tend to be more "forceful" when I pick up gouache and I definitely need to clean my brushes vigorously. Thank you!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I'll be doing a separate video about gouache techniques :)

[@quietlife7186]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jaimejaime1178]

Hello Sarah, from a New Yorker living in Madrid, Spain (love is blind and will take you anywhere and everywhere!). But enough about me... I joined your KZbin channel a couple of months ago (I don't usually post a lot) and I was thrilled!!! So... Thank you for sharing your Art, your techniques and your vision... I recovered my Artistic side this past year. I had to give it up as a teenager due to Life... But I am back with a vengeance (LOL in a good way!). Your channel was inspiring and it was the first example of Gouache I saw... I was using pencil, coloured pencils, ink and wash as well as only watercolor... But after watching you I decided it was the next step! And I thankfully took it!! Do thank you very much! I have a question, though... I have been using ( all Artist grade) W&N, some Schmincke (only for some "special" colours) and I bought some Daniel Smith this Christmas, but I would like to know your opinion on using them (mixed) with some Holbein from the US (which have a different binding, based on "honey", or so I understand)... Do they really mix and blend together well? And do they have similar maintenance? I just don't want to spend the money if their could be an issue... (I'm constructing my palette from multiple brands, depending on the colours I need). Sorry to bother you and, again... Thank you very much for your work and sharing... it has been very inspiring and I will continue to watch your channel with great expectation!. Cheers from Madrid!!!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

It's totally fine to mix brands. The only thing I'd consider with a 'honey binder' is that I've heard from many people that those will grow mold faster in an air-tight palette unless you use them like constantly..

[@jaimejaime1178]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Wow... I wasn't aware of the Mold issue, so thank you very much for the advice! I'll have to check that out before I purchase the mixed brand colour palette I'm trying to build. Cheers from Madrid!

[@nancyloomis3046]

I have a smallish set of WN gouache. But here in the U.S. WN Designer Gouache is very pricey. Unfortunately, Jackson's can't ship to the US, and the UK price for WN gouache is much more reasonable. I guess due to some trade restrictions? Don't know. But I saw a review of Turner Acryl gouache that was a lot more affordable and pretty impressive, so I bought a small set and they swatched out very nice. I think they would really be good for underpainting, as the acrylic won't rewet. I'd like to try their regular gouache too.

[@colorcapacity2779]

Great video- especially the section on color! I know landscapes are your thing but I'd like to challenge you to paint your cat(s) as there must be many cat lovers out there. They're the perfect subject for winter when you're stuck indoors.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Haha good idea :) I'd have to do it late at night while they are sleeping since they spend most of the day outside

[@FaithAnnNB]

My brushes have finally made it to Canada and cleared customs, hoping they reach me in the next few days! Appreciate the mixing tips and seeing the 3 primaries you enjoy working with. That’s where I struggle, picking my 3 because there are so many different combinations to try! I follow a number of artists in different countries and always find it interesting to hear the brands that are easily available / affordable in different places. I’m just thankful that Jackson’s ships everywhere so I can purchase Schmincke and have it shipped, because it is incredible expensive here. Winsor & Newton is also very expensive here (and sometimes hard to get certain colours). Unfortunately, W&N can’t be shipped to Canada from Jackson’s. My local art store carries Maimeri gouache and it’s probably the easiest/cheapest for me to buy. I bought W&N 10-tube intro set of gouache (cost $100 Cdn, compared to $44 Cdn at Jackson’s…if they could ship it to Canada).

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Yea I had heard W&N is expensive there. That's a bummer. But at least you have other options!

[@loreleibell6287]

As always very informative, Sarah. Just wondering. Do you know anything about acrylic gouache? Or why one would use it? I would like to try regular gouache, but I'm hesitant. Not sure I'd like it since I'm not a fan of watercolor, but I would like to try something that covers better than watercolor.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I barely have any experience with it. In my mind that is basically matte acrylic.

[@mianoname9825]

Very interesting video, Sarah! Thank you for making these! I'm very new to gouache but have been using watercolor for a while and the "one Gouache question" I keep on asking myself is: If Gouache is something like an "opaque version of watercolor" why does it need to stay wet between sessions? Couldn't you let it dry in a palette like watercolor and rewet from there? Or would it behave so differently after rewetting that it would not perform as needed anymore?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Watercolor isn’t opaque. It requires water to activate. Gouache is opaque in its liquid form, before you add water. So if you let it dry it requires water to activate, and thus losing some opacity

[@mianoname9825]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Aaah, that's the point 💡Thank you!😁

[@perinilan4364]

I know you usually do landscapes, but you have those 2 cute little cats. Could you do a demo of painting a cat or two?

[@LaLa_ArtGal]

Do you take your custom set of brushes outside with you, or are those for studio use only? If you aren't going to be taking them outside, which brushes do you use for plein aire?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Usually travel watercolor brushes

[@shellybaker2270]

Hi Sarah, thanks for all your videos, including the Sarah in Scotland ones, I love them all! Question: Da Vinci has an opaque water color line that they say is NOT gouache, what is the difference? I thought gouache was opaque watercolor. TIA

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Maybe it’s just less opaque

[@gyongyihuszak3288]

Hi Sarah, you are a great artist! I don't really know about gouache, is it similar to acrylic? It's possible to use for a one move nail art technic? Can you tell me please, what's the difference between acrylic and gouache paint? Thank you!😊

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Acrylic is permanent, plastic based paint. Gouache is more like watercolor, not permanent and gum arabic binder

[@sueallen952]

Hi Sarah, I'm just getting into gouche and loving it. Can you answer a question for me, can you paint ordinary gouche over acrylic gouche? I've got both and wondered if you can do a background with the acrylic so it doesn't move when you paint on top thanks

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Gouache will usually only stick to a somewhat porous surface so a slick sheet of acrylic may not work.

[@jessegee179]

Thank you for this advice, I’ve been trying to paint scandi style with undiluted acrylic, but it’s not going well, can’t seem to get a clean finish, tends to go muddy. Wondering if it’s my technique, or I’ll have better success with gouache.

[@jaimejaime1178]

Hi Sarah again from Jim... I had another question... since I am usually travelling a lot and can't find time for nature (which is my passion - nature and wildlife as a photographer and, now, painting)... What type of colours would you suggest in Gouache for more if an "urban sketching" (as they call it now... to me it was always "painting out doors", but things change)... I'm asking you because I'm not sure which base colours might be best and I've seen other videos and I would like an opinion from a real artist as yourself... Again... I hope you can help me and I will continue to follow your videos... you are an inspiration!!! Thank you!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

The primaries + black / white will allow you to paint everything under the sun :) In my blog post I list a bunch of color options

[@jaimejaime1178]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Sorry for my delay in responding to your comment and thank you very much for your help! Cheers from Madrid!

[@bookworm62591]

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for all of your videos! I'm looking to buy your suggested palette but can't find quinacridone magenta by schminke, do you know who does make it?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Holbein

[@pollyoz2193]

I’d never heard of a wax finish, very interesting. I’ll check to see if you have a video on that. I can’t seem to find the list of artists working in gouache that you said were worth looking for? Haven’t used gouache in many, many years and looking forward to starting again. Turns out it was the same price to buy a 24 set of Holbein as the 10 tubes I wanted in W&N (the world of commerce can be quite baffling), so I’ll start with those. Loved the look of your brushes, such nice long bristles! They should get here in a couple of weeks :)

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I really hope you enjoy gouache! A few awesome artists who often use gouache are: Nathan Fowkes, Mike Hernandez, Lena Rivo

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

And @hamrib on youtube makes wonderful videos

[@grahamwillcox1756]

What is the brand of the little travel box of gouache you showed?

[@victoriabroyles6467]

I didn't notice the mention or listing of the name of the small travel palette, I would love to get this palette . It is the perfect size. Do you insert the colors or does it come with?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

All the product names/links are in the blog post :) Yes you have to add your own colors.

[@jackiblair7932]

Is there a difference in gouache brushes and watercolor brushes, Sarah.? Very nice video by the way.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

No they can be used interchangeably It depends more on the shape you like to paint with which is different for everyone

[@rainbowrae267]

With that black sponge, how do you check for mold or mildew? By smell?

[@cleopatra22222222]

Dear Sarah : I am a Graphic designer , I’ve been using W&N designers gouache for 35 years , It is what we GD use to paint illustrations at college . And by experience they are not so lightfast , my pictures lasted only max 8 years with the bright colors they had .

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Yes I’ve heard that about some of the ‘bright’ colors. Definitely good to avoid those.

[@zaarteestdanaportiermorvan2453]

Have you tried the new Daniel Smith Gouache?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

No

[@reneecailloux2573]

Have you tried the Lefranc Bourgeois LINEL gouache? I love the rubis red by example

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

No I haven’t

[@reneecailloux2573]

@@SarahBurnsStudio As you have more experience than me, I'm curious to know what you think about this gouache. I love the purity/brightness of the colors even if I do struggle with some of them (hard to rewet) and I'm curious to know if it's the way I use them or if it's just the way they are. Are there some colors harder to rewet by example?

[@sarahinscotland]

@@reneecailloux2573 I very rarely let my gouache dry out. I use it in fresh liquid form. That’s why I use a stay-wet palette or my travel palette.

[@marcusellenrichter]

I got the Turner gouache for Christmas. I want to explore gouache but not spending big money on something that I might not like in the end. What's your thoughts on Turner? How does it compare to WN or Schmincke?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I've never used it

[@marcusellenrichter]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Thanks.

[@aesea57804]

You little square travel palette looks perfect, with that flexible sealing liner. But when I go to your supplies link, Jackson shows a teaser of it, then flips to their general site, and it doesn’t show up under travel palettes or palettes in general. Is it discontinued? Is there a brand name to search for? Hope you’ll see this and reply.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That’s odd, the link works for me. But anyway, it’s weird but its called a ‘studio essentials foldable bucket brush washer’ on their site.

[@brittanybletz]

Have you tried SUI gouache?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

no

[@susiegraham3671]

Does a gouache painting need to be framed with glass or are they varnished? Thank you for this video!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Since it’s not permanent (in the sense that you can rewet with water) You can seal with cold wax or varnish (tests recommended) or frame under glass

[@susiegraham3671]

@@SarahBurnsStudio thank you!

[@fearlessAx]

If I don't have the Quinacridone Magenta available to me, would Purple Magenta or Carmine be a fine replacement? Also, are there a couple of other colours you would add to round out the capabilities of the primaries?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

If you check out the blog post I linked to, I offer some alternatives :) But yes carmine would be a good alternative because its a bit cooler but still very vibrant

[@fearlessAx]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Cool. I'll check it out.

[@moma-b]

💜💙🧡

[@sweetpea7715]

I love water colour and have been toying with the idea of trying gouache. Is there a big technique change? More than the amount of water you use

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

You can use gouache similar to watercolor (diluted). But to get the most out of it, usually using less water and let the color remain more opaque. That's what makes it unique. The biggest change would be that gouache never 'cures' meaning it doesn't become permanent like acrylic. If you get your dried painting wet, the color can be reactivated. Some people hate that. But I like being able to blend into my underlayers.

[@robynwhite5662]

I watched a video and listed colours to buy. Now I can’t find the list or video! I have some basic gouache but wanted to buy the four schminke you recommended, Helios Turquoise, Titanium gold ochre but what are the other two?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

was it this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnnEfY2an9uMaNk

[@sararamer-dean7846]

Have you tried M. Graham's gouache? I realize that would be more expensive in Scotland...

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I will be soon

[@sararamer-dean7846]

@SarahBurnsStudio looking forward to hearing how you like it!

[@fuzzydragons]

gouache is evil! 😝 I will not be defeated by binder and pigment! 😛 i thought about getting one of these 8:56 but thought I should probably come to terms with using gouache before i spend too much more money on it lol

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

😂

[@priscillareads]

Can I ask you, how do you get rid of your gouache and watercolor water? I heard some people get rid of their acrylic paint water in kitty litter and then throw it out in the trash. I’ve just been dumping them down my kitchen sink 🫣

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Yes, the sink. For acrylics or anything heavy, I use the bucket method. You can also buy a ‘crash kit’ by Golden

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

What does hue mean on paint colour x

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Hue = color Saturation = intensity of color Value = lightness or darkness of color (compared to black/white)

[@beaterossi2748]

Helio Türkis❤❤❤

[@ElinWinblad]

Off topic but my iPhone timer stops itself if I try to time overnight. I forget what I was trying to do it for but every time it stopped itself 😢

[@learnartwithme3766]

But what's the difference between designer's and artist's gouache?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Typically designer’s gouache lines are not known for lightfastness, but you’ll still find some lightfast options in them.

[@leylakushtova1222]

i wanna live where Winsor & Newton is affordable!!) not in Mordor-Russia, please God

[@lgfish5337]

Can someone point me to the little pallette?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I have an affiliate link www.jacksonsart.com/studio-essentials-foldable-bucket-brush-washer-black?___store=jacksonsart_en&acc=c9f95a0a5af052bffce5c89917335f67

[@aib_]

I looked through all of Jackson's now again and there is no quinacrodine Magenta in gouache from Windsor & Newton. I'm really frustrated by now that I can't find anything but lemon yellow . As for Helio turquoise,- I'm sure Schmincke has a different name for it now, bluish- turquoise. In the color chart there is the word 'Helio'- NOT in the actual colors to chose from. Same goes for Holbein. No quinacrodine magenta to be seen! Only Primary Magenta and Magenta. Can you type links in the comment answer pls,as I'm lost as for where you found the specific colors you name to get in your video. @sarah burns studio Thank you.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

PR122 is quinacridone magenta. Winsor & Newton makes it and a couple other brands. Holbein calls it Primary Magenta. Schmincke Horadam Helio Turquoise is the correct name. I buy all mine from Jacksons Art

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Sarah...do you know you are mentioned as top in gouache by other youtubers

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That's super flattering!!

[@michelemarchesani5139]

Unless you are using their student grade, at last check, all Schminke artist grade gouache contain gelatin & oxgall, yikes!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

A representative from Schmincke said they use byproducts of the meat and leather industry, which is otherwise wasted. But yes it would be great if they were all vegan. FYI There are few W&N colors that are not vegan, and ivory black in every brand is not vegan, and M. Graham uses honey so not fully vegan. I can’t find any confirmation on other brands, especially the ones made in China like Miya HIMI. I think there are some vegan art databases out there with lists for those that are interested.

[@michelemarchesani5139]

@@SarahBurnsStudio Somehow "byproducts of the meat and leather industry, which is otherwise wasted." is not reassuring to me. I have heard the same argument from folks saying that sable brushes are a byproduct of the cruel fur industry-which most are not, the sentient beings are raised for brushes! Apologies from me for bringing up oxgall & gelatin. Of course, any color made with ivory black is indeed made with bones.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

@@michelemarchesani5139 it’s true, the companies could be lying. I don’t know of any industry standard that certifies vegan products. Maybe there will be someday if there is enough demand.

[@aib_]

I looked and looked some more, I can't find quinac magenta nor Helio turquoise. Can you tell me the brand pls? I would like to try what you suggest here. @sarah burns studio

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Winsor newton and Holbein make Quin Mag. And Schmincke Horadam makes Helio turquoise

[@aib_]

@@SarahBurnsStudioThank you.yeah you say in the video that Helio Turquoise Schmincke would be the only ones making it but i looked and the name was different which made me unsure. I do want to chose the ones you recommend as i like your color creations out of them three !✨