How to Paint a Portrait in Gouache | Step by Step!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you everyone for all of the lovely comments, it really does mean the world to me! I will try to respond to them all when I get a spare moment . Just know that I've seen them and that I am so appreciative 💛 I am working on my next video currently, which is a little more relaxed than this one. Subscribe and turn notifications on if you don't want to miss it! 😊 - Emily

[@fernandabarcelo1086]

Xx de a

[@sondersighs]

Hello, Id like to ask, what sketch pencil did you use? It seems to be red/brown in color

[@Jing.DJ.]

you are the best artist ever for me

[@missteelee174]

Honestly, I've been in art school for years and I've learned more in this video than at school. I definitely appreciate the work you put into this video. Thank you.

[@emhuesart]

This comment alone made all the effort worth it 💛 Thank you for watching!

[@Eizengoldt]

Wow you’re getting ripped off at that school

[@missteelee174]

@@Eizengoldt haha you're not wrong.

[@Art.Anushka_k]

Which artist or an influencer had the most effective teaching on ur art journey?😁

[@fionahannon_art]

@@Art.Anushka_kgreat question!

[@inchingforward]

“Throughout the entire portrait painting process you are making choices. Some are going to be good choices and some are going to be bad choices. That’s just the way painting is. We are ultimately aiming to have more good choices than the bad and that can only really come from practice.” I needed to hear this. Your video and teaching are excellent. I learned more in this video than I have in many I’ve paid for. Thank you and good luck on your painting journey!

[@minara__8561]

I like that you kept the mixing palette so we could see how you mix the paint, it makes a lote easier to learn and capture how the paints react and interact with each other. Love your work, thanks for the video💕

[@emhuesart]

I'm so glad you liked seeing the palette, I wasn't sure if it would be helpful or not! 😄 Thanks for watching!! 💗

[@death__ray]

You're very kind for making a video this detailed. I sometimes like the sketch too much I'm afraid to ruin it with paint but this has inspired me to actually sit and practice gouache portraits... Also I'm usually lazy because pencil sketches are way faster than setting up all the painting supplies and I'm very impatient 😅

[@elizabethcalli8237]

I like to take pictures of the sketch just in case the painting doesn't work out 😅

[@emhuesart]

I am the same with not wanting to set up the paints sometimes 😆 Thanks so much for watching! I hope you get the chance to get those gouache paints out and have some fun! 💛

[@stephanieharper7349]

Yes thank u for keeping your pilot in frame!!!

[@CarliArtCandy]

I appreciate you having the palette included in the frame.

[@laurenbendik2006]

I’m scared when mixing a color, that i dont have enough of the color and i wont be able to mix the same color again. I got worried when u mixed such a tiny amount for the skin🫣

[@elizabethgrinningson7730]

Yeah, me too! And then I end up with a bunch of color I just clean off the pallette

[@alejandromoralesgonz]

​, we all do. Instead of wasting that paint, i started to stain different sheets of paper as the background of other paintings.

[@naramoro]

You can really see years of experience being applied here. Love it!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! 😊

[@geraldineconway1865]

Emily this is a Masterclass. Thanks so much.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@NikBue]

This video is so incredibly helpful, concise, and jam-packed with no-nonsense instruction! So much of KZbin is full of long, boring, videos that can’t decide if they are instructive or aesthetic-asmr. I learned so much in just 9 minutes!

[@Ms_Fate]

This is exactly what I wanted, i have gouache paints and I have been dreading to pain some nice human heads and today I got the tutorial from my favourite artist ❤ thank you sooo much it means a LOOOOOTTTTT TO ME

[@emhuesart]

Aw I am SO glad!! Comments like this make my day ❤️ Happy painting! 😄

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

LOL! I love the way you worded this! "Some nice human heads"

[@Ms_Fate]

@@amypanddirtytoo1926 hehe words like these ce Outta me due to excitement 😖🤭❤️

[@Caterina_Ser_]

Yeeeesss

[@gingerartist]

I don't think I have ever learnt so much from a single KZbin video so thanks so much!!

[@emhuesart]

Ah this was such a nice comment to read!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@artofmelina]

I always have a hard time wrapping my head around cool and warm colors (especially with blues!). Thank you for talking about this a little more in depth, I think that solved some issues for me ♥🙏🏻

[@emhuesart]

I am so glad you found this helpful! Thank you so much for the lovely comment ❤️

[@patfoley1925]

Emily you ae the real thing, it was a pleasure to spend time with you. thx

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! I just uploaded an updated gouache portrait tutorial, if you want to see more 💛

[@emmastoppedby]

I've been learning and practicing painting with gouache for maybe a year now, by myself, just like I did with pencil portraits, and when I see someone more skilled than me doing the things I learned on my own, it really makes me proud, like "oh my god, I do it the right way." When you picked up that lilac gouache, my eyes widened with recognition! An incredible video!!

[@bonniek356]

This was such a concise and helpful explanation! Will be returning to this again!

[@emhuesart]

So glad to hear that! I just uploaded an updated tutorial yesterday if you're interested 🩷

[@bonniek356]

@@emhuesart I noticed that as I was scrolling through your stuff right after I finished the video! Already saved to watch as soon as I get the time. I'm excited to see your updated insights!

[@SwedePotato314]

I just wanted to tell you how excellent this video was. It was so detailed and helpful. Aside from that, it was inspiring also. Making something that was so hard for me feel attainable made me pull out my paints that I’d shoved away for a while. I’m genuinely grateful, thank you.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you for leaving such a kind comment. I am so happy that you found this video helpful and that it inspired you to pull out your paints! 💛

[@DB-zo5ng]

Best way to spend 35 minutes to learn some valuable basics. Thank you so much.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you for watching! 💛

[@akboparai]

I am fairly new to portraits, especially painting them and this video has been so helpful and making me excited to try and paint again❤would love more of these how to videos is possible xx

[@katlillvis6186]

This longer form video was SO incredibly helpful!! Thank you thank you!!

[@emhuesart]

Ah I am so glad!! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@saltlifegull4091]

WOW! Awesome video - she knows what she's doing:) Never tried gouache, as I'm scared about it drying so fast. Thank you and glad to see you're responsive to your viewers.

[@emhuesart]

I am so glad you enjoyed! Gouache can be intimidating, but it has so much potential 😊 Using a slow drying medium helps with the drying time 💛

[@GailOwens-k7z]

I really enjoyed this video! I appreciate how you used small blocks of color to represent darks and lights, knowing that the finishing touches can be added in the end. This portrait was so interesting to watch!❤ Thank you!😊

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@paperdoll1982]

this was the exact video I was looking for! You are very talented. I loved this video, I needed a little refresher and a cash course because I've never used gouache. It really reminds me of how I was taught to paint when I went to art school 20+ years ago!!

[@mattanderson6556]

Nor only are you a great painter, you are also a great teacher. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. It is greatly appreciated! 😊

[@lostmythoughts]

I'm sooo happy that you made a tutorial on YT! Your art inspires me so much, tksm! 🌸✨

[@emhuesart]

Aw I am so so glad! Thanks for watching!! 💕

[@elizabethvisco536]

This was AMAZINGLY helpful for the color theory on skins. The inclusion of lilac is also so so smart. I'm going to try all this out today.

[@mrsaikeo1989]

Looks incredible...love this video. Easy to understand and follow along.

[@cheesecube420]

Yes this style is what I’ve been aiming for with portraits! I also use primarily flat/blocky brushes. Love this!

[@emhuesart]

Ooh that's amazing! I think for me, the direction of brushstrokes is the most important thing to consider when trying to achieve this style 💛 I'm so glad you enjoyed Christine!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

This was so so useful Emily! I SO appreciate how you walked us through everything with so much detail. I think I've said this to you before but the looseness yet precision of your portrait brushstrokes is so captivating to me 😍

[@BurntByMcDonaldsCoffee]

So happy I found your channel you’re so helpful and a great artist

[@ivyclough8969]

Thank you so much. You are such a good teacher. I've seen so many youtube videos and you actually talked about things I haven't seen before. That's amazing. I'm so happy you started a channel and please do more tutorials!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you for watching! I will definitely do more tutorials 😊💛

[@derekcutsinger3511]

Oh my! Thank you SO much for this. I've been getting into gouache from doing watercolor portraits and was having some difficulties. Very happy the algorithm brought me here! Also, the fact that you show your reference and palette is very helpful, and something I find frustrating that many art videos (KZbin or other sources) don't do. Subbed!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much Derek! I'm so glad you found this video helpful 😊 I'll try to show my references and palette in videos more often!

[@lisagiuliani8167]

You are such an incredible artist!!! I love your flat brush techniques!!!😊

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@NicGil]

Love love love this! Learnt so much! This really got me excited to start to paint again and give portraits another try :)

[@emhuesart]

I'm so so glad!! I have an updated "how to paint a portrait in gouache" video on my channel, if you're interested 😊Wishing you the best on your painting journey!

[@paulinalopezramirez4145]

I appreciate you so so much for this, I don't have the resources to go to art school, and you make it accesible. May your pillow be always cold, and your tummy full ❤‍🩹

[@emhuesart]

I'm so glad this was helpful for you. If there are any other videos you'd like to see, let me know and I'll try to make them! 😊

[@tamannarahman2776]

This is so amazing and definitely convinced me I definitely can't paint a goauche portrait! so much skill =)

[@michaelmartin3026]

Perhaps the best portrait tutorial I’ve ever seen. Your understanding of color, and more importantly your ability to articulate what you’re SEEING, is brilliant. Great work and thanks for sharing !

[@chubzy3700]

I love your style soo much, it's just as soothing on the eyes as your voice is to the ear. I aspire to paint this well one day, although I'm just now seeing your art, this is seriously inspiring me!

[@emhuesart]

Aw wow! Thank you so so much!! Keep painting and enjoy the learning process! 😊🫶

[@lyndakowalke8858]

Thank you so much, that was amazing! So helpful and full of tips and knowledge. I loved the portrait you did - wow - you are so talented. I will love to give it a try in Gouache. You have really motivated me!💕

[@Vanuzamars]

I loved this video! Your style + explanation are so easy to digest! Thank you can’t wait to see more

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it 💛 I'm hoping to do more videos like this in the future! 😊

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

So excellent- all of it! Generous video stunning work! 🤩

[@CaptJohnsen]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you so much for making it.

[@ryanjamesart]

Thank you! This is the first video Ive come across that explains the colours for portraits in such detail! So helpful!

[@Elena-Studio]

I love that you were so detailed with your process. It really helps to see the process and try it out yourself.

[@55thuman]

If i could sketch like you that would be good enough for me. I love your stroke confidence.

[@emhuesart]

Ah thank you so much💛 It all comes down to practice! I have been sketching a lot with pen recently to gain line confidence!

[@recreepy]

This painting is a true gem, a breathtaking display of creativity.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much!

[@ashoooshsama1341]

Gosh this makes me so inspired to paint faces! I love the head values explanation and the little red nuances in the portrait, it certainly makes for a more interesting study! Thank you for the great video 💙

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm really glad you found it inspiring 💖

[@elizathepainter8604]

Excellent tutorial. You are a good and patient teacher!! Also thank you for the pro tip about the palette that stays wet..!

[@emhuesart]

Thanks so much Eliza! I really enjoy teaching, so I hope to do more videos like this in the future 😄

[@ASHMIT77]

i clicked on the video and saw your face and I was like 'bro she IS the art!' You are gorgeous!

[@emhuesart]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@madisonmasontv]

Lovely piece of work. Much better that we look at the study and say "Wow what a wonderful artist!" than "Wow what a neat organized pallet."

[@emhuesart]

Haha very good point! Thank you so much 💛

[@kackaavrt]

KZbin randomly recommended me this video and I absolutely loved it. I'll have to check out your other content. This painting is amazing, I love your style. I learned so much about mixing colours, painting with gouache, drawing and painting a portrait, choosing a reference... Thank you so much for going into such details. Also, the video was organized so nicely!

[@emhuesart]

I am so glad you found this video helpful! I'm also glad KZbin brought you here! 😊💛

[@jamiemays6105]

❤❤❤❤ you inspired me to paint you are so talented and an excellent teacher

[@1969kbl]

Oh my, what is not perfect? It’s beautiful and perfect. Art if not hyper realistic it should be an impression, an expression, a symbol. What’s important is to capture the likeness, the mood, and the spirit or personality as much as possible, not exact…. You highly talented and skilled. Thank you for all you share.❤️

[@ismbh]

this girl has one of the kindest souls in the world, this video is so detailed, her voice is so soothing and she basically replied to all comments thank you for this it helped a lot🫶

[@barbiedesoto7054]

You’re a really good teacher!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! 😊

[@asciikat2571]

Many Thanks , You are very talented and a great teacher.

[@dahliam77]

Omg Ive been religiously watching this video and studying every detail of it since I started experimenting more with acrylic gouache in the last few days and didn't realize how recently this video came out! I'm so lucky you posted right when I was trying it again!

[@emhuesart]

That's such funny timing! I am so glad you have been finding this video helpful! 💛

[@PandaZelda]

This is amazing!! Also weird compliment but I really like your voice 😭

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! I'm glad you do, I often get worried that I speak too softly in my videos 😅💛

[@elsamartinez7905]

You explain beautifully and demonstrate it along the way Thank you!,❤

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! ❤️

[@nehanagar1056]

Thank you so much for this very well explained tutorial. I learned so much! 💗

[@emhuesart]

I'm so glad! 💖 Thanks for watching!

[@MelissaCoureauArt.]

The painting turned out so amazing Em! I'm super comfortable with drawing but frightened by colors. You've inspired me to keep trying and get more practice with painting

[@hmm0991]

Thank you so much - this was a so much information - a master class 🤘

[@Sarah-er6hn]

Thx for explaning that so deeply ❤❤❤

[@milenabdesign]

We don't see the little things that might bug you. This is perfect! It's awesome!

[@aliaabassiouny2508]

Very helpful and informative ♥️ thank you so much ♥️

[@williambrown6185]

Ilike traditional gouache because you can go back into and work it. I've only recently started using it in the past few years . I actually use watercolor and gouache. mostly because I'm inspired by Alex Ross. not sure if you've heard of him. I painted with acrylics for the longest time though.

[@Samthe1stbob]

I absolutely adore this. You gave us real time mixing. From all the videos that I've seen learning to paint with gauche is that its best to learn how to mix well and see what colour combination gives the best result so that you don't just collect tubes

[@RuiandCarla]

Thank you soooo much for this lesson. You are a true gem in sharing your talent and knowledge with us. Please, if possible do more portrait tutorials, when you can.

[@fionahannon_art]

Wow! What a brilliant tutorial! Must try this very soon! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge in such a beautifully constructed video. I’m so inspired to get busy after watching this ,you are a natural teacher as well as talented artist ! Loved this so much! !!!!

[@PaperAmmo]

Excellent tutorial!! I appreciate you taking the time to demonstrate and explain things clearly.

[@kr0natr0n]

I love getting to see you mixing on the palette, I feel like that is such a crucial element that often gets left out. It's part of the process. In art school I often wanted to make pieces from the chaotic palette leftovers more than showing the actual painting I was working on. Your work is gorgeous.

[@MarjonnekeGrech]

WONDERFUL! Appreciate your generosity in teaching. Have learned so much! Thank you 🙏. It was the perfect level of detail for me - from the number of paints, the length of video, the challenge of the painting and your commentary.

[@emhuesart]

This is so lovely to hear! I am very glad you found it informative ❤️

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

OK, I just gotta say that you have such a beautiful voice and such a beautiful, welcoming face! It just makes me smile to watch you.

[@emhuesart]

This comment made me smile! ❤️ Thank you Amy

[@shevanz1589]

I agree, a huge step up in my drawing game came when i blacked in the blacks first and then worked from that, it signifficantly cuts down the amount of time it takes to get to the mid-tones you need.

[@emhuesart]

Yes, absolutely! That's a perfect way to explain it.

[@LizaFlahertyArtist]

Wonderful. Thank you so much for doing this. It must have been sich a lot of work. It was so interesting and enlightening. ❤

[@emhuesart]

Thank you Liza! All of the lovely comments have made the time and effort so worth it 😊 I'm hoping to do more tutorial/educational style videos in the future!

[@nancysgallery888]

Omg seeing all these amazing artists on youtube makes my channel feel like nothing 😂❤ I love your work

[@yannagoose6868]

Out of all the art tutorial I have seen yours is the most helpful.

[@AmiCestLaVie]

Great video! I would love a portrait tutorial for medium, dark, and deep skin tones, it's hard to find resources for that.

[@ciscospice]

The cobalt blue hue you showed is made with PB29 and PW6, so it is ultramarine. :)

[@Juansolo23]

Acabo de descubrir tu canal ..me encantó como explicas que color mezclar y como aplicarlo paso a paso ,sigo a muchos pero tú eres la única que realmente muestra como usar los colores y lo mejor como mezclarlos para lograr el color Gracias.

[@emhuesart]

muchas gracias! ❤️😊

[@user-rx7pd1xv4k]

Haha my painting professor would throw a fit if he saw your pallet. Honestly that is how my process goes too, my pallet tends to evolve like yours, not super organized (I tried to make sure the prof never saw it haha). I really appreciate watching your process. I took an oil painting class so I know a lot in theory about painting and color mixing, but I honestly didn't practice a whole lot during the class. I don't have a pallet for my gouache paints so I was really frustrated with the mixing part. I'm gonna try to make more portraits over winter break this year, and get a new pallet! I'll be thinking about your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@randominternetuser2]

Thanks for all your ideas, especially your thoughts on references. Really helps out!

[@emhuesart]

I am so glad! Thanks for watching! 😄

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

Really like the white high points on the pumpkin. Can almost feel the plastic texture. Still can't get over how you get such a full impression with those broad chisel type strokes. It's very fresh and appealing.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you @mrwoodandmrtin 😄 I have tried to force myself to use larger brushes for a long time, because I knew that was a look I wanted to achieve!

[@mrwoodandmrtin]

@@emhuesart I used to stun the other kids in my art class by painting with linocut ink on a linocut roller. (About 3 inches wide). Lucky there were sheets of AO sized paper to use. You could get some really controlled lines that way. Started out as just a way to clean the rollers. then took on a life of its own.

[@AA-hr6nj]

You are such a great teacher! I love learning how to understand how to create different skin tones and getting to watch you both mix colors and paint. I love your videos!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! 💛

[@maithalishukla2706]

Thank you so much for uploading this video and making it so detailed. This hepled alot especially as a beginner!! I hope you the best!❤

[@emhuesart]

I am so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and for leaving such a lovely comment! ❤️

[@MrJaggster]

I really like the brush economy in the underpainting stage, really well done!

[@emhuesart]

Thanks so much!

[@MrJaggster]

@@emhuesart you're welcome ^^

[@lauragirona8028]

thank you so much! this video is really helpful. i learned a lot with every little explanation you shared (like the red areas of light around shadows, or the tip about constantly rotating the brush to avoid repetitive shapes). this little bits of information are the most helpful. thanks again!!!!

[@IamSeungkwansCarrot]

The first thing that I noticed is how incredibly sweet her voice sounds--I could listen to her all day 🤧❤️

[@emhuesart]

Thank you ❤️🥹

[@jiuly2496]

Your skills are so inspiring, I always feel the need to draw while I’m watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your process!! 💗

[@emhuesart]

I love that my videos make you want to draw! That's amazing! Thank you so much for watching 💗

[@vivekbelgaonkar1504]

How beautiful it is to listen to your narration! Your elaboration was like Story Telling. It reduced our tension and awkwardness towards our confidence if we can follow you in respect of trying our hand in making of a portrait.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much, this is so great to hear! Sometimes painting is all about confidence! We all can do it, it just takes practice and the desire to learn 😊💛

[@ryanallred3588]

this is exactly what i wanted to see from you!!! great video!

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much Ryan! 😊

[@leslieandrew8236]

Love the mixing palette in the shot while you paint.

[@jinsangthehunter5719]

Yes!! Thank you so much for making this video. Coolest person ever 🔥🔥

[@emhuesart]

Thank you for watching!! 😄

[@meritbart]

Great video! I especially love the reference part, cuz I see so many artist struggling to choose references. 💕🙌🏻

[@emhuesart]

Thank you! ❤️😊

[@theresbob8878]

From this old artist...you are extremely knowledgeable and talented for such a young artist.

[@emhuesart]

Thank you so much! Happy to share knowledge with old and young artists alike! 😊

[@annamariaszigeti2153]

I've honestly never learned this much from a single video thank you so much?

[@Artea8115]

Hey!! Its my first time watching your videos and it was soooo helpful ❤ u just gained h subscriber!❤

[@kyletwebster]

Great demo and love the final result. Thanks, Emily.

[@emhuesart]

Thanks for watching! 💛 I'm really glad you enjoyed

[@nienkevletter]

Absolutely lovely video Emily, thanks for sharing your process!!

[@emhuesart]

I am so so glad you enjoyed it Nienke! Thanks for watching and for sharing 😊💗

[@natdiazj]

Thank you, exactly the type of tutorial that I was looking for 😊🖤

[@emhuesart]

I am so glad to hear that!! Thanks for watching 😊