Gouache painting successful consistency: do's and dont's

[@SlickRicShow]

FINALLY I FOUND OUT THE REAL WAY TO USE GOUACHE!!! UR A GODSEND!!!

[@CecileYadro]

😂 happy painting!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Finally I figured out what consistency of the gouache to use. I have been using too much water & making milk instead of a creamy toothpaste like consistency. I also have not been using enough paint for enough paint to fill the larger areas. This is definitely a huge help for me. I have been very flustered by trying to get the paint to flow correctly and not to have brush strokes showing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video with us.

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for your message, it's wonderful to read this, as this is the very reason why I'm doing this channel, to help people in their art journey! Happy painting!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

@@CecileYadro Thanks so much!

[@kareng8726]

This is incredibly helpful information. I’ve painted very little with gouache because I became frustrated with the consistency as well. Ironically I started doing watercolor which I enjoy greatly. Thank you!

[@samjackson7270]

Hello, I am brand new to your channel. Thank you, for this video. Your toothpaste reference made all the difference in the world. I look forward to watching more of your videos. 😊

[@kathleensewell2361]

What a great lesson with the "Do" example painted along side with the "Don't"! It was so much easier to see the difference and understand the results. After years of watercolor I am now trying gauche. Merci beaucoup!

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivi122]

I agree! I love how she showed the dos and don’t instead of just what to do

[@PsycheTrance65]

I've always been confused how people can get gouache to be so opaque on their pieces. Turns out this video points out what I've been doing wrong all this time: using too much water. I guess I just have to let go of the fear of wasting paint 😅

[@CecileYadro]

This is soooo good to read this, I'm so happy that you'll take full advantage of gouache now!

[@incloudnine5433]

Thank you so much! I have always wondered why my gouache paintings look 'patchy'. I admit I am guilty of doing the first mistake because I wanted to save as much paint as I want. Gouache can be pretty expensive in my country 😅

[@CecileYadro]

I understand the price issue. But it's going a long way as it's so pigmented, so all in all it's not an expensive medium!

[@angelauncovered]

Same. 😅

[@camsmyth101]

I love your teaching style and enthusiasm

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks a lot ❤️

[@AniaBumba]

Thank you. I just started using gouache and I didn’t know what to aim for. This was very helpful.

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for watching and happy painting!

[@buchupapier]

This video helped me so much as a beginner. To see the mistakes is so important to identify them in my own art. I would love to see more of these kind of videos.Thanks a lot!

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you for your message! I'm preparing more videos like this one, stay tuned!

[@pk3679]

Love your teaching style. I am getting so much out of your videos.

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks a lot for your message!

[@jenniferclarke3622]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post this tutorial. This was really easy to understand and helpful for me. Now I know where I have been going wrong. Greetings from Prince Edward Island.

[@CecileYadro]

I had to look where is Prince Edward Island! Looks like a nice place to live!

[@mariaquintino1670]

I was doing all the “Don’t” in your video. Thank you so much for this great video. I can’t wait to put to use all these wonderful tips 😊❤

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@indianahoosier5794]

Just took my first real plunge into gouache yesterday. After years of watercolor I did exactly what was the "don't" of this video. And I probably knew better but did it anyway. It doesn't look bad... but it doesn't look as good as it could. I will most likely redo the painting and try to use thicker gouache from the beginning. Great video though... thank you.

[@CecileYadro]

Im always happy to help!

[@bubblepop_plays]

Saving this video to help myself with the gouache paint..

[@CecileYadro]

Have fun!

[@cocourrege8227]

Thank you. Loved your fluffy guest at the end of the lesson.

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for your comment!

[@aiseruchaan]

I just bought a Himi Miya gouache set, and I'm so excited to try it. It's so satisfying to see the brush glide with the creamy consistency 🥰

[@CecileYadro]

Happy painting!

[@kimherald5312]

I bought this set of paints do you get the toothpaste consistency? Or should I send it back?

[@aiseruchaan]

@@kimherald5312 When I opened them they're in a creamy/toothpasty consistency so I think it should be fine. Right now mine has dried but still manages to go back to its pasty state when I spray enough water and mix with a brush.

[@arioctober]

This video was extremely helpful, what I painted earlier today looked exactly like your "DON'T" painting! I'm just getting started trying gouache, and because of my experience with watercolor I made a dried gouache palette with them... Well thankfully there's still paint left in the tubes because now I know I shouldn't have done that! Not that I'll waste the paint I've already "ruined", it's still fine for mucking around in my sketchbook.

[@CecileYadro]

You can still add more thick layer on top!

[@annebouillon345]

C'était une démonstration "claire comme de l'eau de roche", Cécile ! Merci. Vidéo très utile!❤

[@CecileYadro]

Merci beaucoup !

[@jmichelleART]

I have recently found a great love for gouache lol, and maybe I'm crazy but I tried it on a fairly non absorbent canvas paper and got really nice results

[@CecileYadro]

That's cool to know that someone likes this canvas paper for gouache. The one I have has too much texture and I have a hard time filling the paper with paint.

[@susanbrown7719]

Thank you so much for this video. I tried gouache a while back and failed miserably. Now I know it was my consistency. I could never get it to cover good. This video was so helpful!!!! 3:06

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@btspaintingstudio]

Very good presentation, usually for many people. Thanks for sharing and waiting for your new video

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for watching!

[@SimoneWhippArtist]

Very well explained Cecile! I have been treating my gouache like watercolour but will now practice with a creamy consistency of paint. I love your cat - she is so pretty! :)

[@CecileYadro]

great! you’ll discover the full possibilities of gouache!

[@terilavery635]

You’re awesome! Thank you for doing what you do!!

[@CecileYadro]

I appreciate that!

[@trishdavis1834]

Thank you Cecile - really helpful and clear advice

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks a lot! Happy painting!

[@wildthymeandeglantine583]

Merci, Cécile! I just saw your video and joined your Bootcamp! Greetings from Cypris

[@CecileYadro]

Happy painting!

[@joelleledoux6351]

Très utile cette démo ! Merci. La consistance est toujours un problème quand on débute. Cette vidéo est très claire 👍🎨

[@CecileYadro]

c’est super de lire ça! c’est bien le principal problème quand on débute la gouache.

[@kiwiquent]

Fantastic tutorial! One of my favourites in the last week since I've been looking into the topic

[@CecileYadro]

That’s great! I hope you’re watching more of my videos 😉

[@GaeandHerArt]

Thank you for sharing this. I have been using acrylic, so now I want to try my hand on gouache.🥰🥰

[@CecileYadro]

Go for it!

[@LordChumbley]

This video was very helpful. I was having a hard time with gouache until I saw this video.

[@CecileYadro]

I'm so glad!

[@beacterie75]

Merci pour ces conseils...je vais enfin pouvoir essayer de peindre avec de la gouache

[@CecileYadro]

Amusez-vous bien !

[@daleshawn1910]

Thank you! I was painting with you so I was finally able to get it right. So helpful.

[@CecileYadro]

Happy to help!

[@pamusa7070]

Thank you for all the advice, l can really understand your methods.

[@CecileYadro]

Happy to hear that!

[@feliciaboros4342]

Thank you so much. It makes do much sense. ❤️

[@CecileYadro]

Happy to help!

[@ariannarosano5236]

I just found your channel by chance in Pinterest, and i love it so much, it help me to understand how i have to use gouche color💖✨

[@CecileYadro]

Good news! that my channel is helpful, and that Pinterest is sending back people to KZbin.

[@AelSihombing]

Very helpful!! I have been using watercolor for so long and am just trying out gouache. And of course I made the mistake of using too much color. Hahaha. Thank you so much for the video! ❤

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suki-yuki]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for watching

[@vermiliongamboge155]

Thank you! So glad I found your channel. This is the information I really needed about gouache.

[@CecileYadro]

You are so welcome!

[@sweethomes674]

Excellent 😊

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you!

[@olgagonzalez8125]

Muchas gracias por compartir, para mi ha sido de gran ayuda.

[@CecileYadro]

De nada!

[@jocelynjaping466]

i love working with gouache🥰thankyou this is so helpfull❣️

[@CecileYadro]

Happy painting!

[@lesliecuevascontreras]

Muchas gracias por este video, buenísimas las explicaciones, además, logré entender a la perfección tu inglés, me voy muy agradecida

[@CecileYadro]

Gracias por tu mensaje!

[@nicholeabshire7288]

so helpful--I learned so much!

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seahorse5689]

Just stumbled acroos your channel--excellent video, very helpfui!

[@CecileYadro]

Welcome!

[@francismedinap]

Thank you so much! For all the tips❤

[@CecileYadro]

Any time!

[@angelauncovered]

Thank you! I was painting with milk too. Maybe even thinner. I like it for filling up the backgrounds though at times, otherwise that's too opague. This video was very helpful!

[@CecileYadro]

Happy to help!

[@linabch2405]

Ooooh thank you so much for your videos madame❤

[@CecileYadro]

My pleasure 😊

[@aluciagg]

Olha que legal! Adorei sua explicação e como vc tem paciência em mostrar tudo. Te agradeço muito, conhecendo seu canal agora e vou assistir aos outros vídeos tbm!

[@CecileYadro]

Obrigado

[@kilaamos6070]

thank you!

[@CecileYadro]

You're welcome!

[@arielle2745]

Wonderful video! Thanks! 💗💖💓

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you for watching!

[@shandap3696]

Thank you for this demonstration. I now realize that I have used too much water, and that's why my mixes are weak. TY 😊

[@CecileYadro]

You’re welcome! happy painting🎨

[@eggbunni]

This was so helpful! Thank you for making this!

[@CecileYadro]

You’re welcome!

[@zeinaatik]

Very constructive video thank you

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelklein5242]

Thanks very much!

[@CecileYadro]

👍

[@debbiedrawsfunny]

I found this to be very helpful! Thank you😊

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for your message!

[@JorjaZanetta]

I love the video!❤️

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you!

[@MonIllustration]

This video is very helpful, ma'am. Thank you so much ❤️

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks a lot!

[@ShilpaNav]

This video was very helpful . I am a beginner

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thaliagreenbush]

What is the best brand for tiny brushes? When I paint, the bristles in my brush don't create smooth lines and its really annoying.

[@CecileYadro]

You could watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJe8ZICdobSbr7s

[@ElisaExplores]

great video. thank you !

[@CecileYadro]

Glad you liked it!

[@priyankashabina]

Very helpful! 😁

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@B1ackDahlia767]

I feel so silly. I was trying to blend them like they were oils! 😂 Thank you SO MUCH!

[@CecileYadro]

Happy to help!

[@هناءعويس-ج6و]

Firest day ioved from pinches coloʻr to goash its so cute soo cool dream on paper 😍🥰😍🥰😍

[@CecileYadro]

🥰

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Cecile... what is your experience with acrylagouache ?

[@CecileYadro]

I’m working on a video about it!

[@fullyhousewifed]

Thank you! Been using gouache like watercolor and have been very disappointed.

[@CecileYadro]

Glad I could help!

[@marathimanus_6T9]

Thank you for the tip! But does the border of the creamier paint does any harm to the painting?

[@CecileYadro]

I'm sorry but I don't understand your question, can you explain?

[@So_salty]

Thanks! So helpful! Please tell what sketchbook this is!? I need a good square one with white pages. Also does anyone know if there are quality sketchbooks with colored paper?

[@CecileYadro]

The sketchbook in the video is a Clairefontaine watercolor sketchbook 300 gsm. I love it, but I'm afraid it's hard to find outside of France/Europe. for colored sketchbooks, you can look into the PaintON series by Clairefontaine, too.

[@joannegraden9084]

I really needed to see the blend between the two shades in the “do” portion but it was edited out. Can you point me at another video that concentrates on this?

[@CecileYadro]

I have a video just for blending here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLIoqWBmtWAe68 hope this helps!

[@freshspiritworks4535]

I have just started painting with gouache and I definitely was a don't. I wanted to ask if you use specific paper or do you use gesse or any medium under the paint? Thank you for your help. Linda H

[@CecileYadro]

any paper will do the job! you can watch a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWKqi6l3Ysioiacsi=uGDksmveiMJlIamY

[@freshspiritworks4535]

@@CecileYadro thank you 🙂

[@neesyhz6489]

I’m so used to acrylic paint I’m having a hard time using gouache my paintings are always patchy I can’t figure out why but now I know because I think I used too much water 😅

[@CecileYadro]

Ah! So it's easy to fix!!!

[@lekinhabubble]

Such a great class! I am looking for a color ink so consistent as india ink. I dont like watercolour effects or the thickness from acrylicis. Since I prefer to paint on paper rather canvas, gouache could be an option to a flow paiting and make the drawing full filled. Actually I am looking for an ink that provides same india ink experience: thin and smooth paiting. Do you have any suggestion? Thank you for sharing!

[@CecileYadro]

I would go for acrylic ink, the transparent ones, or watercolor ink maybe?

[@lekinhabubble]

@@CecileYadro 🥰

[@KikkiF]

How does it work with Caran D’Ache gauche “cakes”? Just bought them and I find them okey if I wet them before painting…. Need to try this when I come back home. =))

[@CecileYadro]

I'm afraid this video won't apply to dry gouache in cakes. it's meant for fresh creamy paint from the tube.

[@dorynwallach5294]

Hi, is there a way to do it so you don’t see brush marks and splotchiness? I can’t seem to avoid this with thicker consistencies.

[@CecileYadro]

It's really a matter of consistency, and it varies with each brand, and with colors inside brands. For example yellow ochre from Winsor & Newton will require more water than ultramarine blue from Holbein (just for the examples, not sure this is true!) So you have to add enough water to have the paint flow on the paper and not leave marks, but not too much so it becomes transparent. Practice is key here! Make swatches and take notes if needed, and it will come naturally at some point. Hope this helps.

[@mieczyslawapascoe7234]

Goodness, are there any advantages to gauche? It looks so difficult compared to watercolour. 😕

[@CecileYadro]

ooooh I was about saying the same about watercolor! watch this to know why gouache is the best medium: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGnEi4lmjNWSZ5Y

[@TabuAanika-lb4dk]

Could you please suggest any gouache brand for begginers that comes in tube?

[@CecileYadro]

Arteza would be my choice.

[@TabuAanika-lb4dk]

Thank you for your suggestion.

[@FrogMag]

Merci Cécile pour ces bons conseils ! Et félicitations pour ton fluent English ! bel accent 🙂 Je reste toujours surprise de voir que beaucoup de personnes ont du mal avec la consistance de la gouache (il y a beaucoup de vidéos à ce sujet, comme quoi, c'est un vrai "problème"). Pourtant, on a tous fait de la peinture à l'école et la consistance était loin d'être liquide. De plus, trop diluée, comme de l'aquarelle, on se rend vite compte que le rendu de couleurs est vraiment moche et fade. Ca ne leur rend pas justice. Petite question : avec quel type de crayon fais tu ton croquis avant le passage à la gouache ? Merci par avance pour ta réponse.

[@CecileYadro]

Merci pour ton message. Je pense que le problème de consistence vient du fait que les gens passent à la gouache après avoir fait de l'aquarelle, alors ils gardent la même consistence. Et oui, c'est moche quand c'est liquide ! Je dessine avec un crayon rouge de Prismacolor col-erase mais bon en vrai un crayon de couleur normal ça le fait aussi très bien !

[@FrogMag]

@@CecileYadro merci beaucoup pour ta réponse 🙂❤️

[@myrnalandersartist]

Do you ever use a "stay-wet" palette for gouache? I've used it for acrylic and wonder if it would work for gouache or make it runny?

[@CecileYadro]

I'm using an airtight palette, not a stay-wet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4rdnJmAesubjck

[@myrnalandersartist]

@@CecileYadro oh cool, I have that one for my watercolors! I didn't think it would prevent the gouache from drying too fast, so that's good to know!

[@artsthetic_]

I feel like you’re really underrated 😥😥

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks! I'm working on it!

[@Skinnychelle48]

What brand of sketchbook and gouache do use use?

[@CecileYadro]

my favorite gouache supplies: cecileyadro.com/favorite-gouache-materials/

[@moiraventer1325]

Thank you. But how about showing us how to use the tubs/blocks of gouache…… I am sure a lot of us did not know to buy tubes…..?

[@CecileYadro]

This is the first time someone is talking about this, so I never thought it was necessary.

[@rafiul926islam]

❤❤

[@CecileYadro]

ok too!

[@kathykaura7219]

Loved this video. Thank you. Kiss the kitty for us!

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you! Will do!

[@k.b.3553]

Do : ❤ woaaaaow Dont’ : ooooh, it looks like me doing gouache 😂 (adding water because not enough paint 😂)

[@CecileYadro]

😂😜

[@Papercitystudio]

My like is for The cat❤

[@CecileYadro]

🐈‍⬛

[@sarahnovamusicatlanta]

Dang my boyfriend bought me a paint set I’ll have to use it

[@CecileYadro]

Happy painting!

[@sarahnovamusicatlanta]

@@CecileYadro first time wasn’t bad! It’s probably a learning curve like you said takes time. I like the messy but vivid look it creates

[@CecileYadro]

Now that you know how to master gouache consistency, you can apply this in gouache layering here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2fahHR_qdaqmpY

[@BeckysJourneyWithArt]

I feel seen haha 😂

[@CecileYadro]

🙌

[@adamlee2550]

Don't tell me what to do

[@CecileYadro]

Well, don't watch the video, then!

[@fvcknoah5119]

Merci beaucoup Cecile!

[@CecileYadro]

Avec plaisir 😊