Himi Gouache Thoughts After a Year and Tips for Beginners + Painting Spirited Away

[@jin6089]

Stopped painting since January because of my Online Classes, and getting a notification from you makes me wanna paint again. Do hope my Himi Gouache is still fine, thank you for this video 😁

[@mixNmixxxxxx]

sameee 😭

[@laurent7216]

i hope you did it !!

[@nemo6261]

Yay!!

[@AssasinsGeneration]

Mine were like bricks just add some water and mix with a pallet knife. If they are too hard, leave the water inwater over night and add water as needed

[@arielmahnamahna]

As an absolute beginner on a budget, I must thank you for considering my demographic in continuing to use Himi when making your videos. There are a lot of videos that attempt to sway me away from even considering the Himi set, but I just can't stomach dropping so much money on artist-grade when I'm only just learning to sketch and paint gouache from scratch (and we all know how expensive groceries are rn). Seeing your videos and how beautiful they all are despite using consumer-grade, "inferior" paints, is hugely inspirational to even picking up a paintbrush. The YT'ers pushing everyone away can come off as a little pretentious in their opinions when beginners like myself have no or very little frame of reference, in my case, a cheap paint-by-numbers acrylic set from Shein that got me hooked on making this a new hobby. I don't want to get bogged down in paint, brushes, paper types, etc. I just want to paint. Let me paint and not feel bad that I'm not getting "the true experience", or even worse, "an inferior experience". Let me just paint and enjoy painting. Thanks for reading/skimming this wall of text, but most especially, thank you for your inspiration.

[@cris_ad]

The reason they do that is because they know how horrible it is to fight with your art supplies, so you end up not "painting and enjoying painting" because you are fighting your supplies. I bought so much Himi paint and now it sits there because I can't stand the sticky feeling (dextrin binder). It would have been much more cost friendly if I would have bought artist grade paint from the start and saved myself the trouble and frustration. No one is trying to be snobby, but quality art supplies are more expensive for the reason that you are looking for, they let you paint just to paint because you don't have to worry about paint, brushes, paper. I have no issues with Himi gouache, I am glad it exists, I am so incredibly jealous of people that don't mind the texture and the fighting and whatever else and can create amazing and inspiring art with it. Himi gouache paints are truly a gift to the art community. You should 100% try them and I hope they work for you. However, don't get mad at people trying to save you from potentially quitting art out of frustration by steering you to quality supplies, especially those that have been around for hundreds of years - there is a reason they are still here.

[@nati4218]

Zinc white (or also known as Chinese white) is the most transparent white of them all, so it’s better for adding it as thin layers. Titanium white is the most opaque so when adding it to another color it will make it a much lighter value with just a little amount and also it’s perfect when we want to add a strong white on top of other colors *I know this because I came to the same question once I decided to buy individual gouache paints and came across the fact I really didn’t know if I’ll needed white (since I was used to watercolor where mostly I didn’t use white)so I made a research on whites and also how people use it in gouache (since it was my goal) and at the end I bought both, I hope everytime artists have any doubt they research, get knowledge and hopefully found something they can apply to their artistic path **Just saw your comments, I'm glad you all ^ㅅ^

[@Maria-em4oz]

Thank youuu!

[@smh_18]

Thank you!

[@blotchilim1980]

Ah, so that's why i feel something's different when i try to use zinc white + other color! Thank you so much!

[@LanZhongYun]

Thank you! This is really helpful ❤

[@godzandheros]

It's not that she didn't know the difference between zinc and titanium white, it's that with this set _specifically_ there is no noticeable difference between the white paints given and perform exactly the same. One is not more transparent or opaque than the other.

[@sirenu-eveart6246]

watching people paint always makes me want to paint, this painting was stunning ❤️

[@marys6610]

I just went out on a limb and picked up a set of Himi gouache paints and some practice paper, just to try out the medium. I haven't painted since I was a kid and being in college money is tight, so I didn't want something super super expensive. College keeps me busy and life is harsh and demanding enough with work and family obligations, but I have found that art is always soothing for my weary soul. I do digital some and I draw all the time with pencil and ink, but there's just something so visceral and grounding about traditional painting... It's an inexpensive budget paint that will enable me to explore a medium I've never used before. I'm looking forward to it and I will be following your channel for tutorials and tips!

[@penchin]

started using my himi just a few days ago, I really like it. i want to learn how to use it before school year starts again. thanks for this, it inspired me to continue working on my paintings. ♡

[@BlueCloud297]

Watching people paint with Gouache is so satisfying to me. It makes me want to try the medium!

[@hapihuesandblots]

I also noticed that himi gouache is way thicker and heavier compared to my other gouache sets. But am getting used it now. Overall, I could say that it is a great investment. 🌻

[@SimplyWalkToMordor]

Recommended colors Jess suggested: Warm and cool in each of the primary colors. Prussian Blue Burnt Umber White & Black

[@imcibi7428]

I already had my unboxing but still watching similar and reminds me of the feeling of excitement and the joy I felt having a new paint.. and yeah still and always satisfying ♥️✨

[@ZenitsuKunn]

right?!?!

[@kaylac.y]

i bought my first gouche set and i got so frustrated at the thickness of the paint but seeing you paint and the tips you give were really helpful, thank you!

[@SilverrWinter]

Beautiful painting! I do really like the convenience of jelly cups. The idea of squeezing tube gouache into an airtight pallet to mimic that is really interesting! Such a wonderfully informative video. Thank you!

[@ceceyangg]

I dont own gouache paint, but i have been wanting to try it out for so long. Im not the best at regular watercolors. I only recently started watercoloring, but don't exactly enjoy it. Im thinking I may enjoy the more opaqueness of gouache more though! This has convinced me to give it a go, haha.

[@bealago1722]

The same happened for me. I'm really into alcohol markers and I thought watercolours would suit me. However, I'm enjoying the gouache technique a lot more. I feel like it's more intuitive to use than watercolor

[@crooked_teeth.]

Gouache totally made me fall in love with painting. I'm useless with watercolors and acrylic paint and the opacity of gouache is a game changer! I also love that it's water soluble, it makes things so much more simple and no dry paint goes to waste. Hope you got to try it out by now!

[@benamisai-kham5892]

I personally enjoy watercolor more, BUT gouache helped me get ahold of watercolor easier, and painting with gouache is a lot more carefree and relaxing compared to watercolor.

[@speshuul2]

Highly recommend! I love watercolours and I do paint with them as intended but I noticed I was also using a lot of watercolour paint to achieve a thicker more opaque paint for details etc. so I invested in some gouache and oml I love using both together. I tend to use watercolour for my backgrounds, colour blocking and starting the details and shading, but the gouache is so incredible for details and brighter bolder colours. It’s also great if you wanna do like a solid wall of colour? It’s like being able to paint with acrylic but still have total control over the thickness and opacity with the amount of water you use. Idk it’s hard to put into words, but like having both and using them together has changed the game for me!

[@Yimengh]

You explained the pros and cons of himi gouache so clearly. Repeated statements to make sure we don’t get it wrong. 😀👏👏👏

[@blairlarkspur3893]

As an asian, it brings me joy to see someone scrapped off the paint from the lid XD Everyone i've seen throw away the lids without doing it and it triggers me hehe

[@ellaisplotting]

I've seen at least one person use the paint on the lids for swatches, which makes sense.

[@ndeyedraws]

Oh my God, your video is recommended to me and I'm automatically reminded that I haven't opened my gouache in months 😭 thank you, for the amazing video and the amazing art 💙

[@lechonmanok9164]

Goodness! The way she's using the flat brush! She's a really good artist.

[@mertmitm]

I actually love the Himi gouache colors! Especially their color palette is really nice, specifically for people like me who don't like mixing colors lol! They're unfortunately really overprized nowadays though, back when I got them they were $14, now they're being sold for as much as $29!

[@preciouslara1127]

oh? in my country it actually lesen I got mine for $8 dollars, exactly the same as hers. hehehe

[@pinkjelly7795]

29 dollars is expensive?? Here in my country the cheapest himi set sells for 229 R$, granted 1 dollar is worth like 6 ~ 4 Brazilian reais but still it's really expensive

[@preciouslara1127]

@@pinkjelly7795 yes thats expensive lmao by $29 u can already buy the biggest himi set(56 or 54 colors? idk) in my country.

[@softandcosy]

i found mine on aliexpress for £11!! that was last year tho, idk if it's changed

[@mari-hr3ug]

mine was $32, but it has more colours than the one if this video

[@wildlyrebellious]

Tbh at first I bought this gouache set bc of the packaging. It reminds me of my polly pocket toy that I have. The colors are vibrant and then I enjoyed using it as time passed by cuz I'm used to using watercolors only.

[@pinouille5891]

I always used watercolor for now some months but I was thinking about trying the Himi gouache, should I?

[@wildlyrebellious]

@@pinouille5891 you should! You can use them as watercolors as well! 💕

[@JKxox0]

Would love to see a video about it, when you squeeze your artist grade gouache into an airtight container. I think the cotainer is a big reason why many people like the Himi gouache. It would be really interesting to see if you can achieve the same convienience with tube paints!

[@UnderTheMoon3]

I love the idea of adding color temperatures with swatches !! Very gorgeous paining btw

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I got the Miya 56 set of gouache a a month or so ago and used it once and really liked it. I need to pull it out again, thanks for the video :)

[@JessChungArt]

Hey everyone! Just letting you know I've uploaded the real time footage of the Spirited Away painting on my Patreon (no voiceover but you get to see me paint the whole 3 hours): www.patreon.com/posts/spirited-away-no-53856552 And I'm planning to make a shorter voice over tutorial for KZbin so stay tuned!

[@kookie9440]

I got this set back when it was viral and loved it, but then lost the motivation. Now it has completely dried out (like, i cannot even get a knife through it to try and revive it) so Im thinking about re-purchasing them since they're quite cheap. Thank you so much for the video!

[@ellaisplotting]

If you add distilled water and leave it to soak for a day or so, you should be able to work it back to the original consistency! Someone else in a comment section mentioned theirs had dried to rock hard but with a little patience it was fine again!

[@irenelai8248]

i saw this video and i went and immediately bought the 20 € set. lovely review!

[@triangleDAYS]

There's something so satisfying about seeing a himi set get cleaned and revived!!!! I bought a set a while ago but haven't cracked it open yet, I wanted to have a time where I could paint every other day/every week ;A; you know what, I should just open them ;m; also I have been binging jelly gouache vids on here lately and I just ordered a spray for the mould (just in case!!! just to keep my set clean hehe) I'm gonna break them open this week and start painting !!!

[@juliepekarske8302]

Thank you. Your tutorials are helpful. You have a very pleasant and calming voice. The final painting in this tutorial is lovely.

[@Sparrowlicious-01]

I also tried reviving a Himi palette once and it was a lot of work that took some muscle to do with some colors. Because you see, letting it soak in water isn't enough, some paints I had to completely dump out on some acrylic glass and just move it and mix it with water using a palette knife to get everything as smooth and homogenous as possible. With some paints the binder is so strong the paint gets gummy and it becomes hard to mix and it takes a lot more effort. But it's super satisfying to look at the revived paints.

[@Joy.Studio]

I'd not heard of Himi Gouache. Good to learn something new. Thank you.

[@e.m.w7083]

Better than many gouache tutorials. Solid.

[@jahanvisisodiya483]

I AM JUS GET ADDICTED TO YOUR VIDEOS . YOU ARE AMAZING ARTIST❤️🌈✨

[@HerArtnThoughts]

This turned out great 🌿 thinning out the paint like you did for the beginning is something I want to try out now!

[@kpss163]

Such a soothing voice ❤

[@FarahDoddle]

I just had similar set like u just arrived few days ago,i got fever so i just try today,and i'm so struggling to use them,bec my main tool before are watercolor & digital arts,and i realised gouache need a to use it like acrylic and oil,i realized i use it like watercolor,i never try acrylic or oil,so i had zero experience now in new medium,so i in binge watching KZbin for advice now.

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

I purchased the little round containers you get in kits with acrylic paints, the ones that are in a strip together, from Michael's. I cut the up to separate them. I squeezed in my Holbein gouache to fill about a third of the way to see how quickly they dried out and if theu got moldy. I have been opening them up every few weeks for about 3 months and they are still moist. I keep them.in a tin container that held supplies from Jane Davenport and it's very lightweight to carry around. I get 21 containers on there and because each is individually sealed I just open the ones I need and I can use a pallet knife to scoop out what I want or dip the brush in directly.

[@GoddessScorpia1111]

Great idea ❤ ty

[@mirai8568]

your voice is so relaxing and your artworks is just gorgeous! I'm looking for more of your tutorials!

[@breet9499]

i live in the caribbean and ive never had a problem with any of my water based paints (himi gouache, kuretake gansai tambi) getting mold lol

[@shahiimam6238]

This video makes me so relax

[@pillow3209]

You can also buy refills from aliexpress!! I feel like that's less wasteful than buying more cups individually (or it might end up being the same amount LOLOL) I LOVEEE HIMI though, they're such good quality and I love it so much omfg

[@DannySabraArt]

Swatching a large square is such a good idea to give you a practical sense of what they look like. Really great video! I’m interested in trying these now! I usually use Winsor and Newton’s gouache.

[@DannySabraArt]

Can I ask What are some artist grade gouache brands?

[@JessChungArt]

@@DannySabraArt holbein, m graham, maimeri etc!

[@DannySabraArt]

@@JessChungArt awesome! Thanks!!

[@sincostanian]

Winsor and Newton is also a very highly rated artist brand of gouache. Check out Mind of Watercolor's gouache brands video.

[@DannySabraArt]

@@sincostanian I will check it out! I feel like with gouache it's hard to tell what's artist grade and student grade. I'll check his video out thanks!

[@shapher4858]

YOUR PAINTINGS ARE SO PRETTY I REALLY WANNA BE ABLE TO PAINT WELL TOO

[@wed_khalid]

Its so beautiful and i love spirited away ♥️🥺

[@sristirajgupta2205]

The colour tone was so accurate that for a moment i felt like im spirited away Truely heartwarming

[@randomname5285]

Thank you so much for making this well-organized and informative video with lots of tips and alternatives for both beginner and advanced artists ! it was so helpful 😊

[@dori6945]

Your pintengs are very good and relaxing 😌

[@imangelic9928]

You bought a new one just so you can make tutorials more comfortable for us beginners, I- *cries in the corner from being touched*

[@Samchoccymilk]

Thank you for this video! I'm a new artist and my friend got me the Himi gouache set for my birthday-this makes me feel more confident to use it. And that spirited away painting simply took my breath away!!

[@Flowerbloom-ft7ru]

Personally I think that they are worth the try; they are very good and painting with them is an absolute blast, they are very easy to use and achieve very dark mixes. Their only flaw in my opinion is that they tend to turn more grey if mixed with white, but overall I enjoy them allot 👍

[@mei.papier]

Thank you so much for this! Mine has been sitting in the shelf and I badly needed your advice :)

[@ArtShapedFluff]

Great info Jess, agree about so many aspects in your pro and con run down. I like to use them with plein air sessions at the beach and yes very heavy to carry around in your bag with everything, plus I've also had issues with sand flying into them! Had to clean them out, quite a bit... Luckily for me they were dried and sand was on top.. My HIMI set is usually quite dried out, which in this situation can be better! I've now reactivated them fully though, and since then gotten mold, so maybe I should of kept them dry!

[@huashengzhang3685]

Omg this is the first vid I saw in ur channel, and I fell in love with it!!! Ur gonna be my fav KZbinr!!!!

[@dusting1497]

For so long you've been away and now you're back I feel spirited! 😍

[@NilO_D]

Wow! The color is beautiful and the painting is of high perfection. That's great. Keep our meeting! 👍 2.5? I watched the video to the end.

[@unknownfilmmaker777]

Nice video. I feel that in the realm of reds and violets, the red would be warm and the violet would be the cool.

[@lacrimosa5213]

w the two whites ive actually been using one to mix w warmer colors and one for cooler colors, i dont think it makes a difference which is which but i always tend to get these cups messy every time a dig out some paint so it was just easier so i didnt accidentally make the whites too muddy

[@guts8684]

hiii i just got these for christmas after wanting them for a year!!! im 14 and im rlly getting into painting scenes from spirited away or other animes, and this was super helpful!!!!

[@leonpablogregorio1640]

Your colour vibrations came out so good!

[@varregn1743]

this gives me pure hope to keep going

[@lucideyesart8309]

this is incredible!! I love the movie spirited away!

[@ImLazz]

idk if its just me but the two whites are different in my eyes, one is more earthy, and the other is more pristine and almost slightly blue

[@ursuletul2001]

Thank you for blessing my eyes with your channel, can't wait to try this. Please never stop painting, sending love from 🇲🇩

[@julietafresno6886]

your voice is so calming🥺💖

[@maxpower4504]

Душа отдыхает, когда я смотрю подобные видео 💕

[@farahnoorart]

this painting is so so beautiful!!!

[@jewel8857]

i can't wait to receive my himi gouche next week ♡ thank u for this!

[@cheese.cream01]

My gouache will arrive in 2 weeks, ah I'm very exited (Sorry I'm bad at english, Indonesia Fans)

[@simmimon]

Love this video! I am trying to get back into painting again. I watched your video last year on the set too which inspired me a lot. I also have had no issues with mold when i sprayed it with water often.

[@benamisai-kham5892]

Ny biggest tip: GET HOG OR PIG HAIR BRUSHES!!!! Rougher textured brushes work sooooo much better for jelly gouache!! Himi sells cheap sets that are basically made for it.

[@goodpocky2]

This is so inspiring! I love this painting. I actually like the edges unmasked and more rounded.

[@rowanhutchison3378]

Some recommended your KZbin to me because I recently got the Himi gauche set and don’t know what I’m doing. Your video was very helpful and I love your style for gauche

[@kozzietea]

I like the kuretake Gansai tambi. Cheaper for 24 colors and can be layered like gouache but also used like watercolor

[@syaesthetera00]

I love your himi gouache videos, please do more because I'm learning alot from it 💓💓💓

[@artfulnessartistry7149]

Can you make a tutorial on how to paint pine tree and other different types of trees and also pls make more painting tutorials they are so helpful thanks a lot 😊😊

[@ghazalsahihi3781]

Your voice is so soothing I enjoy listening to it :-D

[@kelarisa]

good points about the himi gouache! i've been playing with mine for a few months now. for me, the biggest Con is the color is significantly different once it dries-maybe this is something that happens with other gouache brands as well? also rather than having the whole set open and exposed when i paint, i prefer scooping up some colors that i'll need on to a palette and mix from there (the goops on my palette dries fast but i'll just keep adding water). i'm always curious to hear how other people use their himi gouache though!

[@kelarisa]

OH! and i gave up trying to make a smooth color blend with this gouache HAHA. i embrace the streaky transitions from color A to color B now.

[@JessChungArt]

dark values dry lighter and light values dry darker in gouache, if that's what you mean by the colour is significantly different once dry!

[@elenacarin9153]

The color change is the same with Holbein too

[@SciencePotli]

Wow! Great job💯👍 It's very informative and helpful video tutorial sharing by you. Keep continue Big like to your effort. Stay healthy and happy always 💐👍😊

[@cloudaart]

Wow, this painting is BEAUTIFUL!! I'm in love omg♥

[@TwirlingFern]

Thanks for the review on these paints and your beautiful picture.

[@btartdrawing]

it's amazing,a real artist

[@nottaivaa]

AHH I love the movie spirited away mostly Chihiro shes soo cute i've watched it for soo many times also i love the painting almost near the like the real one haha

[@yeespace17]

Nice and beautiful painting 😄🌺🌸🌷🌹. Nice tutorial 👍.

[@Jooji777]

I love this case!!! thank you a lot for your time to create this video :)

[@tameyourmonkeymind3382]

Loveee your videos so much they have inpired me to start my own chanell so thank you

[@Steelshadow104]

Very relaxing and helpful video, also amazing job on the painting!

[@pillowy2177]

i bought my paints in october last year for around $28 :*) i haven't opened it yet, but this video makes me want to use them!

[@safiyaarts]

Loved watching the process of this artwork and your input on the Himi Gouache .... I am still trying to learn how to use it.

[@Imawatches]

Ive known about these paints for a while but havent bought it yet, i still wanna try it despite already having high quality gouache i feel like it would be fun to have so much paint, i use gouache as you would use oil so i use a lot of the little tubes, would be cool to sketch as much as i want with these paints!!! Ill get them for sure now!!!

[@HellO-jr7nf]

Both your art and voice are really beautiful !!!!!! 😭

[@94sweetmochi]

I like her voice. Her pace reminds me of the anime youtuber Sufferents

[@Truorfalse1]

Thanks so much! This video was really helpful

[@trisnawulandari6988]

Wow it's beautiful, thanks for painting the spirited away gate, it's so helpful 🙏❤

[@soyatrisha]

yey you're backk, this is really a relaxing learning video for young artists like me, thank you☕✨🖌

[@suchismitabagchi4586]

img your'e just soo underrated it is awesome I just love itt

[@blotchilim1980]

Oh hi! I was wondering why your himi box is yellow, bcos i remember yours was pink 😂 so you moved! Hope all is well in your new place ❤️

[@emmad.8815]

SO HELPFUL

[@rosekroon836]

Hi Jess! Just wanted to say that if you're ever out of ideas for what to paint, I'd looove to see you do an underwater scene with colourful corals and maybe a turtle and some fish? Just an idea!😊

[@JessChungArt]

love the idea thank you!!

[@lovelyperspective01]

great painting! I love it

[@Zemiaza]

Just received some for Christmas!

[@reexol]

Your tutorial just so freaking helpful now I know how to paint 😏😏 um can you do tutorial of painting underwater scene with grass ? 🙄 I love underwater scenery paint

[@153orange]

love the painting and review! will look into your other contents ^^