Quick Tip 146 - Gouache vs. Watercolor

[@VixSy333]

This was amazingly clear and helpful! Thank you so much.🤗

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@janetmoyer8603]

Very helpful explanation. I really appreciate your generosity in providing such clear explanations.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@muhlenstedt]

Great explanation and demonstration.I was wondering which were the point of using gouache instead watercolor, now I got it, thank you!

[@vampazilla2622]

I love this tutorial. I learned a lot between the difference with watercolor and gouache. Thank you so much. Kisses.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@lynnesmith6493]

This is a great tip as I did not know that gouache works better on hot press paper. I will give it a go. Thank you for all your wonderful tips.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Lynne, gouache works on any sized paper. I use it in my sketchbooks.

[@mosiotv]

happy new year and thanks a lot 🎄🌷🙂 Lucky to have a great teacher like you. Very good demonstration.

[@Daydreambeliever365]

Great tutorial. I am new to gouache and I do use watercolors. This is all new to me so I found this tutorial to clearly and succinctly provide me with questions I had. You answered a lot of my questions in a very short span of time. I will watch this video a few more times to absorb all the info. Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful!

[@janetgeist8505]

Thank you SO much again for this quick tip.

[@alkasarin1073]

Dianne could you do a quick tip on negative spaces...especially if one is exploring contemporary art ?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Alka, I will put this request on our filming calendar. Because we film these Tips several weeks in advance of their appearing on KZbin, it will most likely be May before it appears.

[@ThatOldBiddy]

Great Lesson - as always. Thanks for sharing!! Happy New Year!!

[@joanistotler8804]

Hi Dianne, what brand gouache have you found you liked? Thanks again for the Quick Tip!

[@Meticularius]

Thank you. Cleared up quite a bit.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful!

[@joanistotler8804]

Thanks so much for addressing this, Dianne. Since gouache dries so quickly how do you keep it from doing so during a painting? Does having a palette with a lid help to keep it over a period of time and can it be revived when it dries out?

[@Kyomiibrown]

Joani Stotler Gouache is very very easily reactivated with water - same as watercolour. You can even dampen it on your paper to rework it once dry.

[@DS40764]

Makes me want to try Gouache(like an acrylic" in few strokes"), instead of using acrylics, which I find has strong odors and can be sticky and very messing. I like that you can use smooth paper(any.) Can I ask you, can you use Gouache on canvas?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Deborah, it is best not to use gouache on canvas because canvas is sealed with gesso which prevents the gouache from adhering to it. Your best bet is to use a paper or artist grade board.

[@senizmcmullen484]

What is the difference between gouache and casein? I am thinking to learn one of them in order to use as sketching medium. I paint in oil and oil is not very handy to carry around casually to be used. So, the ideas can be worked on as well as some reference for the next painting. Which method would be most beneficial for that purpose? Thank you in advance.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

One major difference between gouache and casein is their binders. Gouache has a gum binder whereas casein has a milk binder. After drying, gouache is re-wettable whereas casein is not.

[@jefffawver3389]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@karl-heinzfietzek7371]

Thank you a lot for this helpful demonstration. Any suggestion for a Gouache palette to do studies in a sketchbook?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I enjoy a limited palette, however I do have a number of gouache tube colors (we artists do that, don't we). If you are new to gouache, you might begin with thalo blue, alizarin crimson, cadmium red light, cadmium yellow and titanium or permanent white. These will give you a broad range of mixtures as well as a full range of values.

[@kathysfineart9152]

Thank you Dianne! I like your gouache mixing palette. I am an oil painter but would really like to try doing some gouache plein air studies .Would you be able to share the brand or characteristics to look for in a palette like yours?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I've had this little palette for some time and can't remember its maker, but a very similar version of it is found at www.amazon.com/MEEDEN-Empty-Watercolor-Palette-Transparent/dp/B071HP6B4G/ref=sr_1_16?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1515162352&sr=1-16&keywords=watercolor+palette+travel

[@kathysfineart9152]

Thank you for this Dianne! I'm ordering one today.

[@Sandrinesgallery]

That's exactly what I needed to know! Thanks so much, now I'm only going to use gouache out of the tube.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

😊

[@mariegamber]

If you are painting a bird in watercolor, is it acceptable to paint the white highlight feathers in gouache rather than trying to reserve the white of the paper?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It is if you are not a watercolor purist. This is the kind of thing James Gurney does all the time, but those who are staunch watercolor purists will tell you it's not acceptable. Frankly, I think if it works, do it. I don't put much stock in purists.

[@mariegamber]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I know I tried painting a bird from a tutorial that used it and I ended up getting some comments on why I used it! That explains it :) LOL I think I will try both :)

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@EndoAndre]

And what's the difference between these and colored India Ink? They are water based too

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

One difference is that ink comes in liquid form whereas traditional watercolor and gouache come in either tubes or cakes. The other is that their formulas are different. Many mediums are water based, but have different characteristics and uses.

[@gigistrus490]

Great video

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@jagodamarzec948]

Dziekuje.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Serdecznie witamy i dziękujemy za subskrypcję.

[@joannaskor316]

the cake pans are not actually gouache but cheap student/school grade watercolors with fillers

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that tip, Joanna. Unfortunately, these are called gouache.

[@stevesidare2493]

Tube - good. Pans - good. Cakes - not good. (Can't get strong color.)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

If you let those cakes soak in water until the color is soft, you can get strong color.