how to paint vibrant sketchbook illustrations 🌶️ gouache tutorial | beginner friendly

[@Levongrova]

Thank you for describing the paints as "orangey red" etc instead of the actual name of a certain brand. So many times when I watch tutorials like these, I feel limited to do much of anything because I don't have that exact color. Thank you ❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

it's great to hear that was useful, I'll try to do that as much as possible! thank you 💕

[@ChantelleArts]

the more I watch your videos the more I really want to try using a tan sketchbook, it really looks amazing with gouache ❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

haha yes I am an avid fan of this toned paper with gouache ☺️💕

[@ElenaPavanMacias]

I swear mesmerising doesn't suffice as an adjective....your soft soft layering and the way the shapes just *materialise* before my eyes like water clearing and revealing a smooth layered rock

[@sofiapavanmacias]

hehe thank you ily! 💕

[@shrug_shrugsly]

I'm so excited to try your tutorial. This is going to be my FIRST EVER gouache experience and I have to say, I literally do not have any idea what to expect. It's been described to me as many different consistencies; all I know is, I'm in. Looking forward to the peppers!! Thank you for making this look so fun, easy, and informal.

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Great to hear, hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@themoonreadmydiary]

Your videos have been such a comfort for me to watch and so inspiring!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much, this really means a lot 💕

[@sarahbradley1653]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I watch your videos & am inspired but this is the first one that walks me through each step. I loved it!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

yay so glad this is helpful, Sarah!

[@anabela3064]

Hi, I’m just starting my gouache journey; I followed along with this tutorial and am so happy with the results! The whole time I painted these, it felt like I was over at a friend’s house who’s teaching me how to paint with gouache💕 very easy to understand and follow along, thank you! 😊

[@sofiapavanmacias]

This comment just made my day 🥰 thank you for sharing this with me 💕

[@laurendillard4742]

hi!! i love your videos! do you recommend those paints? currently i use holbein but i’ve been seeing that himi brand everywhere. they’re so inexpensive, i have been doubting that they’re good. what is your opinion vs windsor and newton or holbein? love your work! thank you!😊

[@Ppppi4]

Loveeee this video, as a beginner it’s so hard to find in depth resources so thank you !

[@sofiapavanmacias]

So glad this was helpful 🥰

[@aamenahkhan6108]

What r u dng to my eyes n heart I strtd coloring again after 2 decades

[@sofiapavanmacias]

I'm so happy to hear this 🥰

[@ZinPwintPhyu-e3f]

I am so happy that I finally found out a channel which is sharing from very basic and explained in the way that is really easy to understand. I will keep learning from you. Thank you for sharing and for all of your time ❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you for this sweet comment, so glad the videos are useful for you ❤️

[@JRose-zk1ni]

I really love this video Sofia!! It's the morning here in Quebec City and I'm about to whipp out my guache to paint some peppers...🙂..lol. I too LOVE colour , in fact so much that I forget to practice just doing plain ink sketches because I need that practice too - as I'm new to art (started drawing and this past January). Keep making vieos like these please!!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much for watching 🥰 I will definitely be making more of these videos ☺️

[@ivyclough8969]

So great. Thank you Sofia! For the most part, it looks like you don't tone down colors, but instead use them at full strength?

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you ❤️ yes that's right- for these types of illustrations where I'm trying to make them as vibrant as possible I use them as they are

[@raheelazam6385]

Beautiful awesome work💟❤💝💛❤💞❤💞❤💛💖💞💖💞👏👏💞👏💞👏💞❤♥💖💟💖💞💖👏💞💕💞

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you so much 💕

[@rokkudaun]

Heya!! I was curious on how you refill your paints? I am after 3 days already almost out of white and really need a new one. However I cannot find any website where I could buy the individual cups :(

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Hi! I've gotten pouches from the same paint brand in the past, they aren't individual cups but you can refill the empty cup with the pouch several times... not sure if they still do them!

[@martinadoesart]

I definitely need to start using a creamier paint consistency. This is a delight to watch, and very helpful!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

so glad it was helpful, thank you for watching 🥰

[@fuzzydragons]

love the chillis, great textures 🥰 i really need to try toned paper with gouache

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you sm 🥰 yes toned paper is my favorite for gouache!

[@sundaybesideyou]

thanks a lot, this video is really helpful!❤😊

[@winterillust]

great tips! love how vibrant and fun everything looks on the brown paper.

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thanks so much, I love toned paper for gouache 🥰

[@staceystoddard6067]

Thank you for the fun gouache study ideas 🙂

[@sofiapavanmacias]

yay glad it is useful! 🥰

[@mariopavan4457]

Brilliant video, so inspiring

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much 🥰

[@indiomara]

Great video!!! So clear, helpful and inspiring!!! I’m going to try doing the strawberry right now! ❤❤

[@JRose-zk1ni]

I just told her that I'm about to paint some peppers..lol..Don't you love that little burst of inspiration that makes drop anything you were GOING to do and just paint? 🙂Love It!!

[@lees6307]

Thank you for sharing your gift. You really are a pleasure to watch and these videos have been very helpful, I made an attempt on the marker portrait one and blew my own mind with how nice it actually looked! Lol so thank you! 💜

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much for watching 🥰 I'm so happy to hear you tried out the marker portrait!!

[@elizabethturner5845]

This is so helpful to use when painting, but could you maybe do a video on mixing it and how you get the color you like and the consistency? Like I felt like when I tried to replicate this or attempt to, it was a lot more watery and blended together too much. :( I love your style of painting!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Sofia...do you sell gouache painting? Do you sell any other medium painting? I'm asking basically to know why we all ( including me) spend so much time on gouache which is least saleable! I know just for fun. But someday you want use all these skills to create oils or acrylics I suppose

[@avigail5356]

I love listening to your voice, and thank you for showing your work process, you make it look so easy, I will definitely give it a try, keep up the good work, and please keep sharing, I can watch it for hours!!!! ❤️

[@jamiesartwork]

Thank you so much! You are a great teacher.❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Thank you, this means a lot 💕

[@anamikahossain6146]

Do we always have to make the gouache paint wet before we start to paint.

[@itsgoubie]

Excellent video. Thank you! 😊

[@catherinelauda6948]

Boy do that strawberry looks sweet!. Vibrant thanks.

[@monicaant.1422]

Thank you 🙏 I have my gouache just laying around and this really made want to do this tutorial ☺️

[@xo0Adriana0ox]

So lovely!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much 💕

[@Lucymargo271]

Just found your channel and am loving of, most helpful videos I’ve found with gouache! I’m having a problem with not achieving the creamy, vibrant colours from my paints. I have the same palette, but think it’s down to not understanding water levels & being impatient with waiting to dry, it takes so long!!. I also have cheaper brushes and sketch book, does that make a difference?

[@sofiapavanmacias]

So glad they’re helpful 🥰 it sounds like you may be diluting the paint with too much water, to keep the vibrancy of the color you want to make sure it is not too diluted. My first layer is more like a melted butter consistency and then the layers on top of that are much less diluted so the paint is kind of firmer… I hope that makes sense- I’ll make a vid on it!

[@Lullayable]

This was exactly what I needed. I recently picked up the same gouache and since starting to paint, I couldn't figure out why some things looked flat ! This definitely helped me !

[@sofiapavanmacias]

yay! so glad to hear it :) Thanks for watching

[@XeniaSketchbookPages]

So detailed tutorial! Like it ❤Especially flower painting. I like to use gouache for my wood slice art. For paper, it is usually watercolors 😊

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@reneedejong6815]

Thanks for the good tutorial! When you say all of this i understand gouache immidatly ! Thanks for youre video's and love youre style!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

so happy to hear this! Thank you for this lovely comment 💕

[@lumarinhocas]

💕💕💕💕

[@smh_18]

Thank you! I always wanted a tutorial from you 😊 I'm so happy rn! I have the himi set ,so I'm definitely going to try this 😊 if possible please make more tutorials!( Would be happy if you use himi gouache more often for such tutorials 😅)

[@sofiapavanmacias]

yay can't wait to see what you create 🥰 I'll make more of these videos for sure ☺️

[@altostratuss]

I follow you on IG and I’m so happy you have a YT with tutorials!! I love your drawing/painting style.

[@sofiapavanmacias]

this means so much to me! Thank you for following along 🥰

[@mogaliz2185]

I just started watching your channel and I’m in love with your talent!!!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

Ahh thank you so much 🥹💖 this means a lot

[@Giugi5568]

I love your videos so much, and your English accent is so beautiful and smooth. It really calms me down❤

[@sofiapavanmacias]

🥹 thank you so much 💕

[@JeanetteSalibArtist]

i really enjoyed watching your process! thanks for sharing😍

[@sofiapavanmacias]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@artsy897]

It was fun to watch, thanks for letting us see your process!

[@sofiapavanmacias]

You are so welcome! thank youuu

[@helseyrivera3280]

So beautifully done ❤ what brushes do you use?

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you so much 🥰 I use a few types but my go to brushes for gouache are the princeton velvetouch brushes 💕

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

So helpful. You deserve more subscribers

[@sofiapavanmacias]

thank you, this is so lovely :)

[@aradhyabiswas5050]

Awesome ❤

[@bekkahpuckett3287]

Wow

[@Gaia_Empress]

Pretty

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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