Holbein Acryla Gouache ✨ Review, Guide & Tips (plus Painting Process) - Acrylic Speedpainting

[@samuel_avila]

PSA: For making acrylic gouache dry slower on the pallette, use Winsor and Newton Flow Improver, Royal Talens Acrylic Retarder, Liquitex Fluid Retarder or any acrylic retarder out there. Since acrylic gouache has an acrylic resin emulsion it can be mixed with acrylic mediums :)

[@MoniDmajor]

I just tested the Turner Acryl Gouache Retarder and I have mixed feelings. I have some Acrylic Retarder from Liquitex and now that you’re mentioning it I am curious to check it out. Thank you so much for this tip, it’s valuable and I hope many others will stumble upon it

[@samuel_avila]

@@MoniDmajor let me know how it goes! It's not a fool proof method but it works well alongside a wet palette.

[@MoniDmajor]

@@samuel_avila Update: I do like the Turner Acryl Gouache Retarder, though I feel it’s expensive. Thanks again for all your suggested products, I will experiment with other mediums! Hope I can get my hands on good ones here in Europe :)

[@narra711]

@@MoniDmajor Instead of a store-bought retarder, I use glycerin you can get over the counter, which works just as well. Retarders usually have a glycerin base. I premix it with a small container of water on the side while I work. I go through mediums too quickly, and I worry I waste them. So I find glycerin to be a much more economical, easier-to-acquire alternative.

[@MoniDmajor]

@@narra711 See this is what I mean when I say I love the comment section most about KZbin, I have never stumbled upon that info in any video so far! Thank you so much, Narlyn, super greatful!

[@AcuarelawithBlanca]

Beginning to see your videos Moni... there's a reason why so many like you and your chill vibe videos! So happy to have met you!

[@ShadowoftheDude]

The drying time of paints (water-based ones at least) depends a lot on the local climate; generally high humidity means a slower drying time, but there are other factors. I have seen other people using this gouache have it dry much slower, they might just be in a more paint-friendly location. And you can save brushes by removing the dried acrylic with acetone/nail polish remover.

[@MoniDmajor]

Amazing comment with great tips! I use an air humidifier because I have issues with my nose (gets dry and sore easily) and our climate here is pretty dry (especially when you compare it to some south asian countries). I haven’t even thought about this being the culprit, because again, I heard from other people how long they can work with it and even put leftover back into the tubes. Ruining my liner brush is totally on me, a clump including hair came off when I rubbed it onto a brush cleaning soap, it was simply to much force. I will try your approach next time, last time I did it diluted the glue (granted, was a cheaper brush). Thanks again for the comment!

[@AlbertaMartian]

Absolutely LOVE your review (and the talking paint, LOL). When I learned colour theory in school we used these exact paints, but we didn’t use them straight from the tube. Instead we diluted our 3 primary colours about 1/3 - 1/2 with water, and kept them in plastic film canisters. Just need to shake em up we’ll before painting and mixing. This solved the ‘sticky’ problem, and also allowed for more fine tuning gradations when mixing colours as the paint was a bit less pigmented. The paint was still plenty saturated and covered well.

[@bluenattie]

Even with your struggle, your artwork looks really great! I've never tried acryla gouache since I'm still a beginner at using just traditional gouache. Anyway, I loved your video and it was very informative full of tips on what to do and what not to do with acryla gouache. Hope you keep making artworks using acryla gouache and post more videos in the future :D

[@MoniDmajor]

I am just about to post a new video reviewing Acrylic Gouache by Liquitex, probably tomorrow. Honestly, even if you are very experienced with traditional Gouache you start from scratch with acrylic gouache. that being said, the looks you achieve are somewhat identical so it just comes down to the workflow that suits you. Point is, disregard the hype and for gods sake, stick to traditional gouache if you are happy with it. that being said, I get it’s tempting to try something new and if you‘re curious go for acryla gouache. I hope my video helps you with outweighing the pros and cons, because preferences differ.

[@whatever9554]

I tend to work with several brushes whatever medium I'm using, and I always stick the brushes I'm not using in a cup of water. Then when I return to the brush I previously used, I just clean it in another cup of water. And of course place the brush I'm abandoning in water.

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you for this advice. I used to do the same though I no longer do that unless the handle is plastic because in most brushes the coating comes off, the wood gets exposed and soaks up even more water. Unfortunately, I have wasted a lot of money rebuying brushes because of that. Also, sometimes the hair gets deformed and then it’s a hassle to bring it back to shape. What I tend to do now with Acrylic Gouache is I dip the brush in water genereously and let just the very brush tip lay flat on a wet towel (but not for too long). I can’t do that with my finest liner brushes, though, when the acrylic dries where the hair meets the handle the risk of damage is too high

[@whatever9554]

@@MoniDmajor @MoniDmajor Yeah I've sort of given up on my brushes looking pretty, I just peel them back whenever some of the coating starts to come off. I haven't really minded that the wood is exposed, works for me well enough even like that. Honestly I'd prefer if the brushes weren't coated at all, the chips that come off are super annoying. After I've finished painting I wash the brushes and reshape them, then leave them to dry upwards. But your way of dealing with the issue sounds interesting too, I think I'll try that. ☺️

[@chessymaye]

This video got recommended to me again, one year later. : ) One tip is to basically treat it as a really pigmented matte acrylic instead of a medium in the gouache family. Dilute it with an acrylic medium (like a retarder, just make sure it's matte) instead of water. If you like the feel of Holbein Acryla but don't like how “sticky” it feels (I personally think it's “runny”), Turner makes acrylic gouache that's more viscous. + Cheap synthetics works well with them. If they get ruined, they're easily salvaged because I can peel the paint off them somehow, and if cannot be saved anymore, they're cheap to replace.

[@Bobasketches]

Hi!! I just found your channel and I love your art! I’ve been painting with acrylics for years, tried out regular gouache and it’s just not for me (lifts too easily) but I wanted the matte look so acrylic gouache is now my favorite medium! To keep my paints wet I have my larger mixes in a stawet palette (I don’t used the palette paper because of waste so I put small ceramic dishes that fit perfectly in the palette) and keep the cover on and mist it once in a while to make sure the sponge underneath is still wet, and I have a separate palette next to my painting where I take small bits of the paint out of the stawet palette to work with. My paints stay wet in the stawet palette for days as long as I spray it every day when I’m done and make sure the lid is on tightly. Where I live it’s super dry, any water based paint in the open literally dries in a few seconds so I’ve been trying so hard to find a way to keep them wet as to not waste any I also have done a lot of experiments with acrylic gouache and a small bit of slow dry medium like golden’s retarder (like I do with my acrylics) and there isn’t a negative effect on the paints at all! Since from what I gather acrylic gouache is basically just a matte acrylic. Please anyone correct me if I’m wrong!! Have you heard of the brand turner? They have an acrylic gouache too idk if they are easily available in Germany but they are much more affordable (at least in the us) and the quality is comparable to Holbein imo So excited to see more of your art in your videos!! 💕

[@MoniDmajor]

What an amazing comment! I feel you in regards to traditional gouache. I am happy to hear that using a stawet palette works for you and I would probably customize it just like you, so thanks for the tip! I just googled it and they are available here on amazon, worth a try! Yes, I heard of Turner and ordered some of their pastel line paints from Japan. Unfortunately, Turner is hard to get in Germany but they are cheaper than Holbein ;) Next on my list is a review of Turner Pastel Acrylic Gouache and after that I will review their Japanesque paints (also acrylic gouache). Again: thanks for your thorough comment and all the great tips, they are so useful!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I cannot fathom how you paint a gorgeous face in a flat medium-I haven’t tried anything but landscapes with them yet!

[@MoniDmajor]

I was just thinking about wether or not I should start rendering more because my paintings might look undone to some people, but I like the look of solid colour blocks and to only add details or lineart where necessary, but there is still so much fear people would find it lazy or simply not aesthetically pleasing, so your comment really got me out of my cycle of self doubts, at least for today! Thank you so so much, and I just subscribed to you

[@CreatingCuteArt]

@@MoniDmajor oh my goodness, never change your style. This is the second time I've watched this video all the way through and I still can't figure out how you made something so beautiful 😅 Thank you!!!

[@MoniDmajor]

@@CreatingCuteArt Sorry for my late response here but luckily we talk on Instagram as well! I am sick again btw :( Keeping myself busy with self-care but I see you have been a busy bee! 🐝

[@meldixon1918]

I love and hate them too!! Your piece is amazing.

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you, Mel! 🥰 I am looking forward to do more with Acryla Gouache, they have the potential to become my new favorite Medium

[@coloredcarol8074]

Hi! New subscriber here! I was so glad to find out I’m not the only person who feels these dry fast and are a bit sticky. And I’m in Ireland, which is considered humid, but even so, I get a bit stressed over wasting paint that dries too fast.

[@MoniDmajor]

Thanks so much for the sub, Carolina! and let me tell you, even though it’s so unfortunate for us that they dry so fast I’m still glad to hear you share this opinion, because I tested them again, using a humidifier in my room (and it’s been raining, temperatures are moderate) - I can still watch them dry immediately. There aren’t many who have this complaint, though, so I started wondering if I just have a different perception of “fast”. Anyway, thank you so much, Carolina and greetings to beautiful Ireland 🇮🇪 from Germany 🇩🇪

[@office.patricialuna]

Perfect Timing! I want to buy them!! ♡

[@MoniDmajor]

Wow, I am glad this video has been useful! :D I hope you will not regret it and enjoy painting with them

[@anitadavidson1266]

Thanks so much for this great video. Your painting is beautiful! 👩‍🎨🎨🖌

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you for your time and kind words!

[@RinN3-.]

Excellent feedback. Thank you 🙏 I’ve been thinking about getting these 🤷🏼‍♀️. I’m still tempted but will need to think about how I will use them. 😃👍🏻👏✌🏼

[@MoniDmajor]

So glad this helped! Maybe you can get a tube of one of your most favorite colors first and test it by using it as a background color in a sketchbook? The good thing is (and I should have said that in the video I realize) acrylic gouache adheres to pretty much anything if it‘s not too watery, unlike traditional Gouache.

[@archietheredcat]

You have so many set, omg Im so jelly, they kinda expensive in my local shop, and after you put outside the tube, I cant re use them, so Im hesitant to invest on the pait.. But your works look amazing, and the color choice are so lovely 🥰

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you so much, Archie! what you just said is exactly the reason why I was so hesitant first. I am glad that I got them but tbh honest, you can achieve the same look with regular gouache, so if you own gouache already don‘t feel like you need Acryla Gouache. You art is amazing and I am glad I discovered you. At the end of the day it’s about having fun and have interesting results, so no shame in sticking to what you already have and love.

[@RadishTheFool]

Thank you for this video. It was very well made, I truly appreciate it. I have a bunch of tubes of Holbein gouache waiting until I get around to giving them a try. I suspect your video will probably help me avoid some (initial?) disappointment. Also, I love your painting. The eyes remind me of fried eggs, very cute. 😊

[@MoniDmajor]

Now that you say it, I can't unsee it - the eyes look like fried eggs, indeed, haha 😂❤️ Glad this video is helpful, there is a learning curve but knowing what to expect will definitely help! Good luck and I am sure you will create something awesome with it, have fun with them :)

[@RadishTheFool]

​@@MoniDmajor Just wanted to pop back in and share something I learned. Someone in a comment section pointed out that most experienced acrylic gouache artists work with porcelain mixing areas. So I gave that a try on a porcelain bbq plate (cheap, white, and has separate areas), and it worked so much better! The paint doesn't dry as quickly as on paper mixing areas, and is much easier to keep at the right consistency (by adding water or paint as needed) than on a wet palette. Also, when I cleaned the plate under the tap after I was done, the paint came off quite easily. So yeah, my recommendation for holbein acrylic gouache: mix it on a porcelain plate or tray.

[@dalpontillas]

Ahh i love your painting so much! ♥️

[@MoniDmajor]

Aaaaah!! How have I never discovered you!! Subscribed

[@dalpontillas]

@@MoniDmajor omg thank you so much! looking forward to more of your works! ♥️

[@alexandrasanches2473]

Very informative! I realy love your paint!

[@MoniDmajor]

Glad it is informative, that was my goal. Thank you so much 😊

[@TheCraftofPetra]

I love it!!! You gotta make more vids!!! 🥰😍Please!

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you so much!! Don’t worry, I will!

[@sailorfan86]

Love the drawing & yes I love Acryla gouache.

[@MoniDmajor]

I am so glad you do :)

[@thebooksofmylife]

First of all - I love this painting! The character you designed has the most gorgeous hair and eyes 😍 I think that the drying of your paints is unfortunately, probably due to the climate where you live - I also made a stay wet palette with parchment and they stayed wet for hours. Loved your review of this gouache, I'm a beginner, but I definitely agree with a lot of stuff that you said =) Oh, also I admire the time and effort it took to first plan out/draw the thumnails and procreate version - just, wow ✨🤩 Edit : Also, do you mind sharing what your painting tape is - it's so neony 😍

[@MoniDmajor]

The masking tape is indeed a flourescent neon pink color, the brand is "mt" and I got a pack of 10 on amazon. Not sure it is still avalable. It's my favorite masking tape brand, sturdy and strong glue. And I think you are right about the climate because opinions differ depending on location. I am greatful, thank you so much for watching, so happy you find this review helpful!

[@allysonmichaelart]

I use almost the same palette as you. I use a piece of parchment inside of a clipboard that has storage. (really any container with a lid) I put a layer of 2 paper towels on the bottom and soak it with water. Then I press the parchment onto the wet paper towels. My paints stay wet/not ruined/gummy for even days if I latch the clipboard closed. I just make sure that the paper towels stay soaked. I have never had the paper towels smell or any issues with this method. I’ve tried porcelain palettes and I struggle with them! It turns gummy so fast on those palettes. Let me know if you use this method and if it works for you!

[@MoniDmajor]

I use this method minus the container, I am yet looking for a flat airtight container that looks aesthetically pleasing. your method is best imo, the air here is super dry and it’s not a good environment for acrylics. Thanks so much for this advice, this will help many!

[@allysonmichaelart]

Of course! I hope it helps someone & I hope you find a super cute container!

[@alexisachickennugget3500]

Ahhh the painting came out so well! I love you style!

[@MoniDmajor]

You‘re really treating me with kind words today, Alex.. it means a lot 🥲 thank you so very much!

[@MysticalFineArts]

aww love love love your artwork💜😊

[@MoniDmajor]

awww, you are so sweet :,-) Thank you!

[@alegsadesenezAlinaMilitaru]

Great painting! ♥️ I can't wait to see other videos of yours. I have my eyes on some colors and I'm pretty exited to try acrylic gouache too.

[@MoniDmajor]

I hope you can get a good deal and that the colors you want are available, I wanted to stock up on some extra white and other colors I know I will use more and sure enough they were sold out. I will make a comparison between Holbein Liquitex and Turner Acryl Gouache. Anyway, thank you so so much!

[@EduardoHernandez_edoher]

Beautiful piece.

[@rachelleandrichard]

Definitely use synthetic brushes and leave them in water when not in use during the painting session. I'm still in the learning stage of painting but I love the matte consistency of acryla gouche. They come in so many colours too in the Holbien range. I find using a good white gouache helps with some of the more transparent colours. Having them swatched out helps to see what colour they will be when they dry. I have seen some artists use white gesso for mixing too. Practice and experimenting will help to gain more confidence with the way this medium works just like every other medium. I loved your painting and your lavender wall behind you kept distracting me in a good way because I love that colour right now. Great content and a thorough review. Much thanks. Rachelle, Australia 🦘

[@rachelleandrichard]

Subscribed!

[@MoniDmajor]

I am so so happy that you liked the video and that too with white Gesso is gold, it’s definitely something I want to try! I only have transparent Gesso at home so I will try that first just to see how it dries and if it’s easier to draw on top with colored pencils because after so many months having used them I feel like this is the only big issue I have with Acrylic Gouache. Turner Japanesque have a grit to them and colored pencil go in well and I assume it’s due to the grittiness. In my Turner Acryl Houache review I pointed out how I feel Japanesque paints feel like gesso when dried so hearing this tip makes me quite hopeful white Gesso could do the trick! Thank you so much for sharing your tips with us, I appreciate it! Sending hugs from Berlin to Australia :)

[@shadowguard3578]

Your painting is amazing. Thank you!

[@MoniDmajor]

I enjoyed it so much and I am super happy that you like it! Thanks so much, Shadow Guard 😊🙏

[@shadowguard3578]

@@MoniDmajor your welcome! 🤗

[@INTHEDIGITALFOREST]

i think the painting turned out really lovely and the colors are so pretty :)

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you so much for your kind words and glad you commented - subscribed! Can‘t wait to see more from you

[@melanie990]

I absolutely love your art 💖

[@MoniDmajor]

Melanie, so sorry I didn’t see this until now! This made me so happy! Thank you so much and have an amazing sunday!

[@sarafinamariebeauty7666]

I loveeee your paintings!!!! It’s hard to find cartoons/animations like this with people of color. Thank you for this

[@MoniDmajor]

Your comment really made my weekend! I feel like I suck at painting people of color, like I can never do them justice, or like I am not allowed to in the first place, because it might come off as fetishizing? It‘s not just the fear of not getting the skin tone or features right. In my country there aren’t many people of color but there are many at my workplace and what always warms my heart is how my female friends of color are the kindest, softest, caring, yet strongest and most badass people, who always speak their heart and mind. They just are the most human and life-affirming people, so looking at my art I feel like I can never convey that and my female characters look dull. I am tired to see the same sort of characters being drawn, so one of my goals is to bring more variety to the table, hopefully I will not fail at it.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I’m just gonna stick with traditional gouache for now…especially since it’s all crazy expensive, I’ll just stay with what I know and that I’ve begun to be more comfortable with! I love traditional wc the most (including gouache,) then color pencils, pen and ink, oil pastels/gel crayons, oil paint/oil sticks (oil sticks are AMAZING…and you CAN use oils without the toxic thinners, additives and cleaners) and finally acrylics are at the bottom. But I’m a mixed media fan too, so I like to try it all. Thanks!

[@MoniDmajor]

Hey Nancy! That's a great realization, saves you money and some art supplies have certain Pros that don't add much to your personal workflow and preferences anyway :) Thanks for the tip with the oil sticks btw, I must admit I dont stumble upon this medium a lot here on YT or anywhere, I never thought of looking into it, but now I will because they sound like fun! Greetings from Germany ❤️

[@ohsillybeans]

Acrylic gouache is like painting with acrylic, you gotta work in layers and build your paints up. Try a retarder or extender medium, water in general dilutes and breaks down the components in paint. The piece turned out great for you trying it for the first time though!

[@MoniDmajor]

Semufu, how could I have missed this comment. You are absolutely right. I have uploaded a new video with trying a medium and reviewing Turner paints, they are specifically designed to be diluted with water

[@kerendn]

This is a beautiful painting! I appreciate your feedback about Acryla Gouache. I don't know why I want it, I'm curious to try it but I know it'll just cost money and be another disappointing and unused thing that piles up in my house... I usually use inks or acrylic inks, watercolor, or the iPad. What do I need another set of paints for? I guess I wanted a medium that can't be overworked (as opposed to watercolor), where I can make changes and also lighten and not just darken. Thank you again for the in-depth review. I see you've made a video about Liquitex acrylic gouache, will watch that as well. Would love to hear if you've changed your mind about Acryla Gouache since you made this video.

[@MoniDmajor]

Hey Keren! Thanks so much for your feedback. I hear you, god knows I don’t need all art supplies out there and things have been piling up here as well. I believe it’s because I barely ever feel like what I have checks all the boxes and I don’t wanna compromise too much. In my case I feel like Gouache is my favorite medium, I just love the looks of it, how diverse it is but I never liked how unforgiving it can be at some stage. That’s why I am switching to Acrylic Gouache as my favorite medium, I mentioned the reasons in the video. I have indeed changed my opinion about the product, or let’s say I got a better understanding of it. I am currently editing a new video, testing Acrylic Gouache from Turner. I made many tests and now I can really tell what the differences are between all the brands. But also I learned, there is no such thing as a perfect product. I have so much respect for you, I only tried acrylic inks once and the struggle was real, I find it to be a really difficult medium!

[@kerendn]

@@MoniDmajor I somehow managed to delete my reply :( what was your struggle with acrylic ink? Was it because of its transparency?

[@MoniDmajor]

@@kerendn I gave it away and don’t know what brand it was but I remember the odor was very strong and I got headaches and I wanted to treat it like watercolors, but it just got very sticky when dry even when thinned out and it was a dust magnet. What brand do you use?

[@kerendn]

@@MoniDmajor oh, no, sounds like a bad product. I use Liquitex acrylic inks. Note that some colors are transparent, some semi transparent and some opaque. They're great and odorless. You need to mix them before use because they separate a bit. I have a (no longer uploading) KZbin channel where I reviewed them, not a thorough review, but if you're interested I can send you the links.

[@kerendn]

Here are the videos in case youre interested. In the "feather" one the inks are quite diluted - they are much more concentrated in the bottles. I love talking about supplies and all the pros and cons and characteristics and minute differences, so if you'd like me to show you anything about these inks I'd be more than happy to. I'm artonthefridge on Instagram - you're welcome to DM anytime. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKeYmINsbJV2h80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYqVgmdua9N5rtE

[@kerendn]

Have you tried using a spray bottle to spray water on your paints in the palette so they don't dry so fast?

[@MoniDmajor]

Yes, I have! In the meantime I found another solution, though, I’ll share it in the upcoming video :)

[@LenesCreativeVirtue]

7:28 its amazing

[@MoniDmajor]

[@sinilaaksonen4397]

Such a amazing piece and nice to see how holbein acryla gouache works 🥰 I am curious to ask as I am also had very hard to find where to order. Where have you bought this full set?

[@MoniDmajor]

Hey Sini! Thank you so much! I got it on german Ebay actually, from someone who bought it in Japan, it was still sealed! I got lucky

[@liddlealice431]

Let me say that I'm glad to have found your channel. I also am from Europe got a set of these , bought straight from amazon jp and they were much, much cheaper (even with taxes and fees) than if I would have bought from a seller in Europe, for example. Your painting turned out amazing and I enjoyed your thorough review. I completely agree with the love-hate relationship on these, but once you get the hang of them they're a joy to work with. I highly recommend the metallics / golds from them, they're so shiny and satisfying. If you're feeling brave and want to dive into more acryla gouache, you could give Turner Acryl Gouache a try as well, they're also japanese OR if you'd prefer something more similar to gouache/watercolors and extremely blendable and vibrant go for Nicker Poster Color (also on amazon jp). Subscribed and hoping to see more from you, especially for acryla gouache paintings! Good luck!

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you so much for your comment and the praise, it’s good to hear that as a YT noob :) Actually, I was gonna ship them directly from Japan as well, but I heard from a couple of people that the ebay and amazon offers often come damaged, dried or you get outdated (and dried out) sets. I was really scared of that. Did it go well for you? And yes, there’s gonna be more Acrylic Gouache videos, in fact I will review Liquitex and Turner Japanesque! And Funny you mentioned Poster Colors - They are my number one favorite and go to thing to paint with (I got the Shinhan Brand, though). Again, thank you so so much

[@liddlealice431]

@@MoniDmajor I'm glad it encouraged you! I've ordered a lot of stuff from amazon jp and never had any issues , even if they don't pad the box that much my stuff was never damaged and I had some very heavy purchases , like the Holbein Colored Pencills and Acryla Gouache sets. They were sold and fullfilled by amazon jp, not 3rd party sellers in my case, so that may be a factor as well. For Holbein, some of the supplies can be purchased open stock, I saw this for the some of the gouache colors,acryla gouache and watercolors. They even have 60 ml HUGE watercolor tubes for sale. I think if you're scared you should order a smaller set (12/24 tubes or such) and see how that goes. I don't own the Turner yet but I've seen and read that the consistency is slightly different and more creamier, the Japanesque colors seem to be one of a kind , they're definitely on my list. I'm currently waiting on the Nicker Poster Colors myself (tubes set + a few jars, hope those arrive safe too) and also purchased that TMK Poster Pad which is recommended and animators seem to use. If you're interested I could share swatches when they arrive if you wish to compare with the Shin Han ones. amazon jp is truly a goldmine for art supplies and thus a blackhole sometimes for one's wallet, but the products are always worth it Another thing I've noticed is that they sometimes have exclusive sets (either to the site or japan itself) which you can't purchase anywhere else. Sorry for long chatter, I'm a really big art enthusiast!

[@MoniDmajor]

@@liddlealice431 Wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience! I never heard of TMK Poster Pads before, I will definitely research that. also, I decided I will save some money and make a list of things to order directly from Japan as well, it makes most sense to get all shipped at once, I think. Holbein colored pencils are also on my list. I think you will love the Turner Poster Colors! Shinhan is a great brand as well, but I noticed it has become difficult to get their Poster Colors which makes me assume maybe they get discontinued? I love the jars and they are so useful, I prefer it over tubes and that’s also the reason why I won’t buy Miya Himi Jelly Gouache. The poster colors come in individual jars that you can close and they stay wet for much longer. Dipping your brushes in is so satisfying and increases the speed of your workflow, you worry less about drying paints on your palette.

[@amozinshade484]

Tbh I like them since I easily manage to muddy up or reactivate previous layers. Before when I used regular gouache, I had a problem with the thick texture of gouache and how it always had to be thicker as you go over... It just made the painting process a bit unpleasant... 💀 I also have a tendency to scrub the paint as well... 🙃 That's why I prefer working with both. I use regular on top of acrylic. At first it felt like I won't be able to replicate the exact colours but I have my way to get through that! 😆

[@MoniDmajor]

Good to see I am not alone, and your preferred workflow with using Acryla as the ground layer and continue with regular Gouache is exactly what I want to try out myself! I’m a little worried the Gouache might have issues to dry properly on the acrylic layer, but it sounds like you don’t have any problems with that technique. Thanks for sharing this!

[@amozinshade484]

@@MoniDmajor Yeah you shouldn't have an issue, just let it dry over. I think the suggested time was 15 minutes, I'm not sure. You can always take a break by then or avoid the last layer you made, by working on the ones that dried for sure. 👍

[@katiebechtel9320]

Do you plan out your paintings on procreate first or do you draw them and then do procreate? Your girls are lovely!

[@MoniDmajor]

Thank you so much, Katie! I do both, though. Often times I do the initial rough sketch on paper, and then redo it or clean it up in Procreate. My iPad is broken though, so these days I do the digital sketch in Clip Studio Paint. I will explain my process in the upcoming video actually

[@samuelm161]

Hi! Great vid! Did you experience the colour shifting, like you see in regular gouache?

[@MoniDmajor]

Hi! The color shift is minimal to nonexistent. what you see wet (on paper that is) is pretty much the same when they dry. I really loved that. Great question btw, wish I would have included that. Thank you 🙏

[@samuelm161]

Ahh okay, thanks! 👌🏼 Yeah, that's actually the biggest reason i would like to try this medium, it's really hard to deal with the the color shift when using gouache 😔

[@MoniDmajor]

@@samuelm161 I hear you, it frustrates me as well. It’s normal that paints look a little different when dried, you have that with every medium to some extend but with traditional gouache it’s just way too much of that shift. With Acrylic Gouache it’s really marginal. When this is of big importance to you, Holbein Acryla Gouache is best for you (but ouch, are they pricey)

[@samuelm161]

@@MoniDmajor yeah that's true, I mostly use watercolor, so I'm used to the colors drying lighter, but with gouache you kinda have the worst of both worlds, because the colors shift both ways 😭 but every medium has its quirks, i guess!

[@chessymaye]

I'm in a tropical climate country, but I found that really wet acrylic gouache washes dry faster than my just as wet watercolour washes. I love it for that, since my goal is to make quick sketches. I use it on an airtight gasket and I can leave it in there for a few days (without painting) with no problem at all.

[@MoniDmajor]

Lucky you! And yes it’s true, for quicker sketches the drying time is probably perfect! I am slow and an airtight clipbox and wet parchment paper works okay atm. Thanks for the comment, Maye!

[@chessymaye]

Thanks for the video as well,@@MoniDmajor ! This made me look at my acrylic gouache paint from a different perspective. Much love.

[@lauracrevel6078]

Can you mix them with regular gouache in your experience please ?

[@MoniDmajor]

I did that and you might, but I would absolutely not recommend it, because Acrylic Gouache dries much faster. If you mix them on the palette the acrylic polymer binder will dry faster than the gum arabic in regular Gouache and you will have lots of gooey clumps! Acrylics once dry can not be dissolved. When painting in layers the Gouache part will rewet whereas the acrylic part would not. Muddy colours allover. I don’t do it. I would paint over Gouache with my Acrylic Gouache in a thicker layer sometimes, but still you will have the colour underneath dissolve a bit. Again, this can look messy especially if you like crisp edges and clean solid blocks of colour. Turner Acrylic Gouache is the only one to my knowledge that is designed to be diluted with water so if you are really eager to mix both mediums I would do it with the one from Turner. Hope this helps

[@changchesserly7591]

12:39 😂❤

[@TheCraftofPetra]

More vids please!!!

[@MoniDmajor]

Can’t wait to watch yours once I’m home!

[@TheCraftofPetra]

Hahah... Thank you ... But yours is so much better... I'm so inspired right now because of you... 😍😍🥰

[@MoniDmajor]

@@TheCraftofPetra This is total BS, I saw what you do and you are way better than me! That being said, it makes me so so happy you got inspired, couldn’t get a better compliment, that’s my goal, to help where I can and inspire!

[@emmamariamakes]

Love your work, so interesting that you start with the line art! I bought some Acryla tubes a few days ago from a dutch webshop 'Splendith'. And I think she ships within Europe :)

[@MoniDmajor]

Splendith is exactly we’re I got my paints from and I can highly recommend it! You can get them even significantly cheaper on amazon japan (set up an account) and you save a lot even with custom fees and shipping

[@unique37us]

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[@MoniDmajor]

Omg, thank you so much for subscribing!

[@AmericanExotic]

I thought i was crazy for not liking holbien everyone was touting how good it is. But i find it annoying. Thanks for making me not feel crazy.

[@marcofontolan6592]

Acrylic gouache is basically acrylic

[@MoniDmajor]

basically, yeah

[@anjapinkau3737]

It has acrylic binder, but still is different. How different depends on the brand. I have heard that Liquitex's acrylic gouache was in fact matte acrylic. But I know from experience that Turner gouache is a completely different animal, especially the Japanesque, the only thing it has in common with acrylics is the binder and that it therefore dries non-water-soluable. That's it. The pigmentation is much higher than in acrylics. The feel is different, the look is different and how you work with it is different. I have also briefly tried the Holbein acryla gouache, but I prefer Turner, maybe because I have more experience with the Turner, the regular but much more with the Japanesque. I only wished they had more than 45 colours. By the way: I use a stay wet palette which keeps the paints creamy for days, even weeks, but it is important to have the right degree of dampness: too much water and the paint gets runny, too little and it dries out. Here the Turner was easier for me to handle because it has a slightly firmer consistancy than the Holbein.

[@edwardhisse2687]

"Arcylic gouache is super expensive" *buys 50 tubes to Try It Out*

[@MoniDmajor]

Yeah, guilty 😂

[@arlenealennox3136]

I don’t even know why they use “gouache “ in the name. It’s acrylic.

[@MoniDmajor]

Some of my subscribers gave a really good explanation here in the comments that Acrylic Gouache is indeed not Acrylic despite having polymer binders. It was Samuel, I believe