Gouache painting for Beginners/ How to use gouache like watercolor/ Gouache flowers

[@chickeemama1]

Why am I not surprised that when I decide to search a beginner video for gouache yours is the best one I find….you just help me so much! I’m starting with the winsor Newton gouache to see if I like this as much as watercolor…I knew I needed separate brushes for gouache versus watercolor. Everything I read said no it’s ok use your watercolor brushes….I knew in my heart that was wrong! Thanks for saving my watercolor brushes!

[@Valerieknitterhands]

I’m so glad I went back and re watched it before I order my guache. I’m so excited. Need more guache tutorials please

[@normaspande3141]

You did give me joy today. 🥰

[@lifejourney1435]

In the future if I get married and have children and they ask where I learned to paint I will really say your KZbin channel and say shes my teacher and she the besttt❤️❤️

[@ayeshmoon]

What a great presentation thank you so much

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

I like your style of painting very much. If you buy the Holbein gouache paint directly from Amazon.jp (Japan). It is not so expensive. 18 colors of 5ml is about 30 US dollars. The same for Holbein watercolor paint.

[@normaspande3141]

Loved it, thank you again.

[@alaskangypsy]

This is the best, most informative, gouache tutorial on You Tube!

[@fredrickabetts5812]

What a lovely lady ! I have just purchased some Gouache paints and will certainly have a play with them. I’m 87 and feeling blow the cost ! Thank you so much for great tutorials. Joan

[@johnrausch4979]

I also use black gouache as a substitute for ink because when it dries its dark and free from any shine you might get from other inks.

[@kerrydeamicis3376]

Yes I totally agree that practice practice practice and have fun. Thanks for sharing I have some Gouache paint I need to start playing with soon.

[@connieohara6529]

I had no idea this is how gouache could be used! A totally different look . I have a set of gouache but have only used black and white. Can’t wait to play with the colors!

[@karenhoward303]

That's so pretty! I ordered just red, Blue & yellow Holbein & will mix. Lord knows I don't need another whole set of anything, lol. Yes please teach us more about gouache! Thank you for the lessons!

[@patriciathomas6887]

Really liked this subject and flowers also I hope you receive as much joy as you give

[@JustMe-pl4ej]

Thank you! I tried gouache last week…..it was a picture of two lemons on a stem, and I loved the results!

[@debbiejournigan2962]

look forward to your tutorials really intresting and enjoyable be safe God bless

[@ArtBrain]

Regarding gouache prices, you can do okay with the Holbein gouache if you steer clear of the cadmiums and cobalts, which are expensive in every line. Online stores like MerriArtist have decent prices and sales if you sign up for their email. I chose a series of tubes for a split primary color palette (2 blues, 2 reds and 2 yellows) plus black, white, phthalo green and burnt umber for about $60. You have to be careful with Holbein because they have quite a number of fugitive colors and they overstate the light-fastness. Don't buy the sets if you want to avoid the fugitive pigments. The violets are the worst. But the basics are good. Love your work. So fun to watch you produce such incredible paintings so quickly. Thanks.

[@Angie-pl3uw]

On impulse (blame COVID) I ordered a cheap set of gouache. I intended to return it, but two weeks later it is still there in its unopened box. I am going to give it a try, and if I like it, I will begin to buy nice quality tubes a bit at a time. Thanks for the demo. Your sketch is lovely.

[@ellencrimitrent]

you can water it down like watercolor it has so many uses!

[@essietangle9931]

This is my first video, I always love seeing gouache and watercolor videos. There is a gouache that I love but I dont see it very often. Davinci makes a nice gouache and you can buy it direct from their website. Most of all they have 37 mil tubes which last for ever. (Or so it seems) Thanks for the video, I need to try the hot press paper, which I have a little.

[@Valerieknitterhands]

Thank you I learned so much

[@saraluvsutube]

I love this tutorial you explain things soo well. Thank you ❤️💝🎨💝❤️

[@jeantemplemeyer366]

Thank you for the great videos!

[@ellencrimitrent]

My pleasure!

[@kaypinard]

Thanks Ellen! Very pretty!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! 😊

[@dellnichols4625]

Very helpful! Bought gouache for the first time last week AND have a small hot press pad I have never used. Now I’m ready to try it out! Thanks!

[@Gemiangel47]

Thank you so much. I loved your explanation of Gouache. Please do more if you can. 🌼

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you! Will do!

[@johnnywhite1681]

Beautiful and so well explained. Thank you.

[@marijadika6444]

You up to the point and no nonsense narrative and demo, are just why you are one of my favourite artist! Great video...

[@amandastratton8242]

Thank you Ellen for you explanation on gouache painting I treated myself early this year to a box of 'HIMI' gouache and they are so creamy but didn't use them ! now I shall give them a try Thank you for sharing your time x

[@karenjohnson6487]

Thank you Ellen.

[@ezool18]

i just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. im taking an online color theory class that uses gouache as our main art medium, and this assignment required us to use the paint like watercolor. thing is, ive never painted before so i had NOOooo idea what that meant, so this video literally SAVED my life from stress so thank you thank you thank you

[@pamelawissinger1838]

Your video was just what I was looking for. Lots of good information. Appreciate you personalizing a new medium. I 'll try it out. Thanks!

[@badsworthcats]

I bought a box of gouache not as fancy as yours, they look really creamy and I have not used them other than to swatch them but I am going to give it a try x

[@jenniferspotten915]

Thanks for this great info! And the ‘heads up’ on being aware gouache can wear out the brushes faster, than watercolor pigment! I got a few colors to just play with, indeed they are pricey! Yikes I bought 7 colors, no paper or brushes it was $90. 😮 I have been very curious for a while, I thought it might be fun to use these along with the watercolor paints, as a final darks or lights to finish. I played yesterday, only to find the pigment wants to just sit and not blend, using 140 lb Arches paper. I will try some hot press paper or some less textured paper and see what happens! Thanks so much for this demo Ellen, you always give us such useful information!

[@melindaavila498]

Love it! I saw your 2022 tutorial of wildflowers on dark blue watercolor background.

[@karenskloset898]

Oh my goodness thank you so much for introducing me to this paint of guash color I purchased a $25 pack of 24 colors and I'm just now painting with this today and I'm loving it.... You can really bring out some depth easily and I have a hard time with that with my water color❤ This is such a beautiful picture I just want to head and copy it in my own style and I wanna frame it it's absolutely beautiful❤

[@stonewashedskies]

Thank you! This helped me so much more than other gouache guides out there, especially as someone coming from watercolor. I especially aappreciatethe advice on materials other than paint, as I'd been wondering if the same rules apply for brushes and paper as watercolor.

[@keariewashburn4680]

This is so pretty. I love your videos. I learn some things and get inspired to create some printings. Thank you💗😊

[@johnrausch4979]

I recently discovered gouache paints and they are amazing to work with. I use to oil paint years ago and wanted to get back into painting when I discovered gouache is a good substitute.

[@maggimarmion3836]

Yes please to more tutorials with Gouache paints 😍

[@donnadoble-brown338]

Love you Ellen! Thanks for all you are doing to make ME smile! Sending love to you and your family💚💗💚

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome

[@Crissandra.Kefalinos]

Thank you for this! ❤I received a set for Christmas and had no clue how to use them lol

[@barbaraj7465]

So glad you mentioned that gouache can be reconstituted. I have a Holbein set and hardly use them because it's a pain to squirt a little from a tube each time. I'll make a new pan set for them. Lovely work as always :)

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

Wow finally I can learn how to use my Gouache. This is wonderful video and your flowers are beautiful. Thank you for giving us your time .

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lyndaculp5060]

You paint so beautifully Ellen!

[@ellencrimitrent]

thank you very much!

[@loislandy3513]

Ellen, such pretty flowers and most natural. Thanking you so much for your inspiration ,always.

[@tinamarie9047]

I've learned so much from watching your KZbin channel. You have inspired me to paint every day! Thank you

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@teresalitty9357]

Wow this is so beautiful!!!

[@patriciawright8019]

I love all of your videos and am so happy you did gouache today. Like someone else said, there are surprising few good gouache videos on KZbin, especially if you’re not looking for anime. It is truly fun to play with. Thanks for the joy you bring to this difficult time for everyone.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you like them!

[@cazhowe737]

Just want to say thank you for all the tutorials you give us 🙏

[@jpmlna]

Thank you! You've convinced me to take up gouache too. I've been agonising over it for months. I like its opacity. I already follow your watercolour flowers videos. I love your painting style, Ellen!

[@nancycole262]

Thanks so much for the gouache intro. I’ve been learning it over the last year and it’s challenging! But also love it. I vote for more lessons. Thanks, Ellen.

[@rhondapoon7998]

Thank you for this excellent video and explanation.

[@dotydiva]

I've always wondered about Gouache and so glad you did this video.. Know I know and awesome that can be used like watercolors.. I don't have any.. Do I need it.. hum.. guess advantage to having to stay home right now.. Thanks for the video.. stay safe.

[@nknana3]

Ellen.....thank you so much for this gouache tutorial. I purchased some Holbein a couple of years ago, but haven’t tried it yet. Guess I was too afraid of messing my painting up...lol...it’s only a piece of paper, that can be turned over and ....another surface to paint on! I’ve watched others on KZbin paint with gouache but no one explained it like you just did. Now I feel more confident in trying it. I paint everyday....it’s my happy place, and at this time we all need to find our happy place. I so look forward to your tutorials....you make my day. Again, thank you my painting friend ❤️. (Nellpaints ). See you on Instagram!

[@ellencrimitrent]

great!! yes gouache is so fun and don't be intimidated - its easy!

[@angelar1228]

Love the flowers. Thanks for explaining about the paper. It’s really helpful, as always!

[@ellencrimitrent]

So glad!

[@adenmustafa7101]

A tip: watch series at flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

[@kingsleyjamal5898]

@Aden Mustafa Definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for months myself :D

[@louiseschultz2064]

Thank you again for the inspiration. You are great!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much!

[@lauramartens5516]

Very informative, thank you so much. Your video was helpful, anxious to try gouache, seems like the best of both worlds. You are providing a wonderful service to so many during these times when we need positives to help us relax and be calm. Thank you.

[@nancyjohnston6076]

You've taught me SOOOOOOOOO much. Just recently purchased Arteza gouache and am enjoying them so much.

[@wendyfry1269]

Fascinating. I never knew much about Gouache until your videos. I only knew that white gouache was cheating in watercolor and a last way to fix mistakes (from original lessons years ago) Love your lessons Ellen.

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you Ellen. This is a very interesting video with lots of great tips!

[@ritahayes6407]

Thanks. I'm a beginner. Helped me alot

[@saraluvsutube]

Thanks!

[@annagray6491]

Oh my!! I wish I could paint like that. I have problems doing loose! You make it look so easy! Lovely painting!

[@marilynalcock360]

Just bought my first qouache paints. Loved your tutorial. Now I’m going to experience. Thank you!

[@SilverSeaOT7]

Your tutorials have been a blessing! Thanks so much.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Happy to hear that!

[@josienovack2984]

I loved your tutorial on gouache. I didn't know you could reactivate it with water. It would be great to see more videos with this medium. Thanks!

[@ellencrimitrent]

yes only reg gouache NOT acrylic gouache.

[@MarcellHobbs]

So excited about this video because I just received my order of Winsor & Newton Designer Gouache. I only have cold press paper. Thanks for the tip on brush care.

[@ellencrimitrent]

yes it does eat in on brushes but just take care of them a little better with this paint- also you can use Bristol paper- very cheap and great for gouache. I love the HOT press with it- makes them have creamy look.

[@MarcellHobbs]

Ellen Crimi-Trent- Artist Thank you so much for the extra help and support! I appreciate you!

[@Mamaosa63]

Ellen, l love your tutorials, you such a good art teacher. You explain well and clear Thank you for sharing.

[@patriciatrondsen6617]

Love 💕 your work!!! Thanks!!!

[@paulaverger4129]

I have really been considering trying out gouache. You make it look easy and fun. I appreciate your tutorials so much. I’m so glad I discovered your channel a few months ago. You are absolutely one of my favorite artists because you take your time and you talk and explain and you don’t do speed painting or time lapses. It’s refreshing to see an artist that takes their time and considers what their viewers want to see and really tries hard to make them happy. Thank you so much.

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@saraluvsutube]

Hi Ellen!!! I love love this!!! Thank you sooo much for this tutorial! I started with acrylics and used those about a year and half… then I found watercolor and fell in love with the water color.. Never considered watercolor, as I thought it was just a kid art…. I love water color… but my biggest miss was using whit for highlights. And also brights…. I did buy a kit of gauche and yet haven’t had a clue how to use it!! You just helped me and now I can’t wait to use it alone and with water color, as accent. I love your other videos as well you’re soo helpful ❤️💝🎨💝❤️

[@jnisl1789]

Joy joy joy... thank you !

[@GeminiDolly52951]

Thank you for explaining gouache and how to use it - I am a beginner to watercolor, and now I see there is this gouache that can be used in a similar way to watercolor - I enjoyed watching you and listening to what you had to say about this - As for me buying gouache, I probably would go with the basic colors, red, blue, yellow, white, and black, and mix them as I go along to create new colors to try, and then if I like this, I can purchase additional colors in the future.

[@ISayToMyself]

Gouache?? Yeahhhh. I was hoping you'd a tut.on Gouache. Thank you.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Hope you like it!

[@9159bsbs]

Thank you! I inadvertently purchased gouache instead of regular watercolor so I can try it now. 😊

[@ellencrimitrent]

Wonderful!

[@LisaYoungmpp]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I have a student grade gouache to practice! That you for the inspiration, Ellen!!

[@ellencrimitrent]

Wonderful!

[@margoi4564]

This was excellent! Would love to see more tutorials using gouache. Tx Ellen

[@ellencrimitrent]

More to come!

[@findforu450]

Thank you

[@marymelodyremorca5712]

Thank you, Ellen. I am starting on Goauche after doing Watercolor these past days. You have given me the inspiration I need for my watercolor paintings and now with Goauche. I hope you'll have more of these Goauche tutorials in the coming days.

[@jamesgreer3953]

I love it. So pretty Ellen. M. Greer

[@suefisher5369]

Please make more gouache tutorials!!!

[@mindlessdelights]

Oh my gosh you literally read my mind! I was looking for gouche tutorials because I have a set I am scared to touch. I love your watercolor work. Thank you 💕🦄

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@lyndafoo9891]

Thank you Ellen for sharing your paintings and skills!

[@janisbolton9267]

That was really interesting! I have learned so much from you. Thank you! Take care, stay well. God bless.💜

[@ellencrimitrent]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mountainside26]

Oh my goodness, this was great! Thank you!

[@memalus]

This was such a helpful and informative tutorial! I've been considering trying gouache but wasn't finding much in the way of actually explaining the medium. Thank you! I love your work!

[@melodycrites3145]

You are inspiring.

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Beautiful. Why is guache hard on watercolour brushes?

[@sherrylester4406]

Thank you for this, I have just been experimenting with gouache and been having a hard time with the cold press. I'm going to get some hard press now . 😁

[@janetduncan3548]

This was so helpful! Thanks 😊

[@HOJIN0910]

You are a competent person.👍🏻 It is a beautiful painting with a soft color.☺️

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much 😀

[@drawingclasswithkalyan394]

Fantastic artwork

[@ellencrimitrent]

Thank you so much 😀

[@creating1111]

Total joy ..thank you

[@Snoigard]

So beautiful! I’ve been trying to learn how to use gouache paints as a fun staying home activity, but there aren’t a ton of good tutorials with gouache. This was so helpful! Thank you, thank you! You’re always so wonderful

[@ellencrimitrent]

You are so welcome!

[@karensurber3744]

Really nice vid❣️ I’ve been painting w/c my entire life, so I always enjoy your free, easy and fun approach. This intro to gouache is wonderful. I love the effects on hot press paper. I’m planning to give gouache a try. Thanks for providing a useful entry into the medium.

[@ellencrimitrent]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@barbaras.7135]

Beautiful.

[@guillerminaayrolo2929]

great tutorial!!! thank you!!!

[@pamketron]

Great info Ellen. I’ve wondered the differences in this and watercolor. You explain things so well. I saw somebody use white gouache with watercolors. I’ve not been able to find any at my local store. Hope your son is safe in his training. Y’all stay safe at home. I look forward to your videos. Always learn a new tip or trick. Love & Hugs! 💕🤗🌷

[@ellencrimitrent]

yeah gouache you can only find in ARt supply stores or online- thanks my son is doing well and very safe- :)

[@SolomiyaAnd]

It's very interesting tutorial! I try painting with you, thank you very much, Ellen! 👍🌼🌼🌼🌿

[@karenhoward303]

This was valuable!