INTRODUCTION TO GOUACHE | A Beginners Guide - Materials, Blending, Techniques and more

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My Skillshare Class - Beginners Guide to Gouache: skl.sh/35A3eTN
This is a gouache 101 series that was commissioned by Strathmore. I originally made four videos for them but I have combined them into one here. You can find the original four over on Strathmore's KZbin channel. This video covers materials for gouache, basic techniques, detail techniques and painting some mini landscapes. If you enjoyed the video and are looking for more in-depth gouache tutorials, you can find that over on my Patreon tutorials and in my Skillshare classes (links down below).
Check out Strathmore's channel for more art education videos: / strathmoreartist
For more real time tutorials and a more in-depth look into my painting process, feel free to check out my Patreon. All tutorials come with a full voiceover (usually live as I paint) so you can paint along with me as I take you through a painting step-by-step. Browse the library of real time tutorials here: www.jesschung.com/patreon
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Timestamps:
00:00 What is gouache
01:52 Materials
03:50 Basic techniques: consistency
05:41 Basic techniques: layering
06:57 Basic techniques: blending
08:58 Detail techniques
12:02 Painting landscapes
✦ VIDEO ✦
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[@BiggerinRealLife]

This was the best, most practical intro to gouache I’ve seen. Even being comfortable with the medium, I learned something and picked up a few new tricks. Well done!

[@al_sprays_paint8669]

I like how the video gets straight to the point

[@mrs.m.b.3630]

I agree!

[@Tamaradraws]

Agreed! I’ve seen multiple intros and this is by far the clearest!

[@hearthstorytelling4971]

Thank you! That was really helpful. I have a lot of exploring to do! ❤

[@sunnyschramm9650]

so true 🥰

[@laurenmaureen]

I am completely new to painting in general. I’ve dabbled in painting when I was a kid using acrylics, but it’s been many years since I’ve touched a paintbrush. It might be crazy to start with gouache, but I’m so drawn to it. Thank you for this incredible tutorial! I’ve ordered my supplies and I’ll be starting here!

[@Freederick1]

This is a wonderful media. Very natrual, logical and clean. You don't even need soap to clean it up. You can paint over what you painted and is also somewhat removal able. It is spontaneous and very forgiving. Definantely a worthy artistic adventure. I encourage you to give it a try.

[@GlamGoddes101]

I’m starting with gouache too! I love watercolor and I’ve fallen in love with the type of artwork people create with gouache

[@TheDog2137]

@@Freederick1thank you for those words! I just bought gauche paints and needed some encouragement

[@ericswain4177]

As an art collector for years, I have gained a profound appreciation for GOUACHE artworks over time and have collected them.

[@Yomi-san]

I was an art student many years ago and it only just occurred to me that we used guache but at no point was I given any tips. I learnt more in 10 minutes of watching this video than my first year of art college. Thank you.

[@TrademarkedIPAdress]

This is the most helpful video I’ve found. Just bought a 24 set of gouache, and after going through a blind attempt earlier to just learn things on my own, I quickly felt _very_ confused. And then I found your video! Thanks so much for making such a simple yet informative beginners video. More power to you! ☺️

[@spacegirl6590]

I’ve been having such a hard time painting lately. I’m subscribed to your Patreon and I always watch the videos but rarely paint anything. I think I really needed something simple like this to break out my paints again. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@JessChungArt]

I'm glad this video could provide a source of inspiration ❤️ and thank you for your support on Patreon!!

[@appleknocker56]

Having same issue & feeling like have “painters block” & could be having very stressful time & not physically well & trying to care for my 92 year old mother & feeling just overwhelmed & never used gouache & now realized can’t use over acrylic paint as if water touches it like water color. Maybe just getting to sick to continue but miss it very much.

[@spacegirl6590]

Paula Davis I hope you feel better soon Paula! ❤️❤️

[@jackconnelly4525]

Thanks , I have been painting for about 55 years on oil, acrylic and watercolor,,,but just bought some gouache.You have taught me some great things to start out . I humbly thank you as I start.

[@ikariiprince]

We all start somewhere. I’m glad to be here with a lot of other beginners trying something new!! No matter what age or where you’re at in life never stop learning As Jake the dog said: “sucking at something is the first step to being kinda good at something”

[@theobolt250]

PERRRRR FECT! Every instruction video should be like this. Clear and precise matter of fact presentation. Also insightful where technique and how to-stuff is concerned. In other words: the ideal starting point! It has made me enthousiast to pick it up again! Thank you!

[@lolitaras22]

I used gouache as a pro illustrator and comix artist from 1990 till 2005 when I digitalized almost fully my workflow. I studied painting in the art school and used many different mediums. High quality gouache has a terrific resistance in time compared to other colors on paper.

[@charliepea]

I've had my gouache and watercolour set for months already and among the two, I like gouache. It feels more painterly and more convenient than watercolour, and although it's a bit harder to use, I do like the challenge. Gouache is like if acrylic could be reactivated.

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Jess, This is a wonderful introduction to Gouache! You present the qualities of gouache and basic pragmatic techniques that will give everyone a great start to working with gouache, thank you.

[@phoenix.maximus]

i went to art school after graduating high school and the first thing we had to do was get a gouache set and i had never even heard of it before. i ended up learning alot of what you demonstrated just through experimentation, but a crash course would have been great! nice video and paintings

[@gaynorcraig5331]

Absolutely perfect introduction to the most difficult medium. I've wanted to find a tutorial with all the basics and now I have. Your explanations and demos are class. Thank you so much for your help. Very much appreciated 🙏

[@_starry__skies_8855]

In high school I watercolored a lot, and now I've graduated university and wanted to try painting with something thicker than watercolor. You inspired me and helped me figure out that gouache was what I was looking for! Thank you and I'll try all this out!

[@spetruck1]

Honestly everything I could have asked for in an introduction to gouache. Thank you, Jess Chung

[@YenDraws]

Great insight about gouache characteristic and I started to love gouache and use more often for painting🤩

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[@DavZell]

This is one of the best introductions I've watched. You got a lot of information and then concise examples in. Thank you.

[@AutismusPrimee]

Saving my art with this one 🗣🗣

[@saramullaji5635]

I lovee your tutorials Jess! It's amazing to see how you can teach so well in a short amount of time! Thankyou!

[@Koibito247]

I’m stuck in lockdown for ages, not painted in years.. not very good at it either! But today I bought some paint, some pads and brushes and hope to get some practice in. Wanting to try something new and this looks really fun. Thank you for the tutorial and tips!

[@avanthikasunkara3898]

Just bought gouache and was super inspired by your video, will definitely subscribe to your channel an patreon!

[@ninanoorable]

this is the best gouache introduction i've ever watched. precise and packed. Thank you so much!

[@chrischurchley7003]

Hi Jess! I just completed this tutorial - my first adventure in gouache and I am very encouraged with the results 👍. Thank you so much 👏😁

[@tasha5246]

What a GREAT gouache intro! Definitely the best I’ve seen. Nicely done!

[@lochnessmanasa]

Best intro to this medium I've seen so far! Many thanks for all these tips and tricks

[@imlistening1137]

This is the most informative, well articulated video about grouache I’ve seen! Very practical exercises to practice! Thank you!

[@wileycom]

I just subscribed after watching this superb demo. Excellent job! I have always been curious about gouache but, being a beginner, hesitated to go near it. You have changed my mind and given me inspiration! Many thanks!

[@riverosillustration]

So much useful content in this video! And your little paintings are gorgeous!!!

[@dillardparker7546]

I like the way that you progressed through the techniques and applications--very clear and concise.

[@sophiotadena]

I'm just gonna cry. I've been searching a good tutorial for gouache but in my language I couldn't find any, not a single. And you where the answer to everything. Thank you so so much for this. You are a great teacher and finally I can get this technique.

[@cecirimi]

Best intro I've seen, just got my paints and practicing slowly. Coming from water color so I'm loving this. Thanks

[@avitallockhart1162]

Thank you so much for softly and smartly getting us into this procedures. You’ve made it look attractive and comfortable even though it’s not easy and I appreciate it so much that you got right into it, showed every part practically for beginners like me 🦋🙏

[@maicrftt]

genuinely was fascinated till the end, thanks for this you're amazing!

[@xXSassygurl]

This is super informative and helpful for a beginner. I've always been scared of gouache and you got me super excited to start with it!

[@Regulus1999]

Thanks Jess, I loved this. I have had some brand new good quality gouache paints sat here for ages and now I'm really inspired to use them. All your videos are so informative yet calming too.

[@JessChungArt]

Thank you Sally, I'm so glad to hear this!

[@andreamartin1957]

So glad you made this video!! Really eye opening for Gouache.

[@mikesmith2905]

Superb tutorial and some nice work. Thank you for this.

[@moo5e471]

So happy to see you uploaded 😸 and as a beginner it’s very helpful

[@beebopcola]

@Jess Chung This is a great, concise, and well made video. I watched this with my 9 year old to get her excited about the gouache set she got for her b-day. She ran off full of ideas at the ending. Thanks!

[@mariashamieh]

Yesterday I bought gouache for the first time i searched how to use it and now i made 5 gouche paintings and they are extremely beautiful i used blending technique, the star and the mist, bleeding, glazing, thank you so much and you earned a new subscriber 💗

[@deborahruggiero4192]

I have never used gouache before, but you are videos has given me so much confidence since you’ve given us wonderful information. Thank you so much.

[@peev180]

A beautifully filmed and comprehensive tutorial…great job…

[@angelaw8498]

This truly is the perfect guide to gouache! Thank you!

[@BetaGolchin]

Absolutely Loved watching this and hearing your thorough and clear explanation on how to use Gouache! I’ve always wanted to learn this medium. I’ve been using acrylic for sometime now and wanted to give this medium a go. I bought some gouache today and can’t wait to practice using this video. Thank you!

[@gregorypeebles6527]

Excellent video! Very informative.Well done!!!

[@yannahabby7589]

Wow. Watching this is a perfect first step to learning goache!!

[@michellelynnmartin]

I love your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[@dianefarris5360]

Thank you!!! I just bought my first set of gouache the other day and I've played around with it and LOVE it!!! I love watercolor as it's my fav medium to "color" or play with creatively, and this is now my top grab!!! I love the opacity and ease of use even for a beginner! This video really was informative. Very nicely done explaining the basic need to knows of this medium and giving me something to do today!! Lol now time to start painting mini scenes!!

[@Florida_gyrl]

BEAUTIFUL! You have true TALENT! I loved watching your video! I’m blown away by this artwork! Thanks for posting!

[@cha_os3]

This was the best intro into gouache I have come across so far. Thank you so much for taken the time to do this. It’s time to play with my paints now and not get as frustrated, hopefully. Lol

[@chunky16]

Hi Jess! I love this video so much, its exactly what I've been looking for and I'm so excited to try these techniques!

[@eitchyfingers]

This is the most in depth and helpful gouache video I’ve watched so far, thank you for the tips!!

[@alphabetsandmore8000]

This was wonderful and I know I will be watching it several times. Great examples.

[@lolly5453]

Thanks so much for this! I have zero experience with gouache, but have wanted to give it a try for a while now, so bought my first gouache set today... and your tutorial is going to be my first step! Super helpful, inspiring and hugely talented - I think this channel is about to become a fav for me!! 🙏🏼❤️🎨

[@TicTocRobotSnot]

Just be aware that you’ll probably want to avoid acrylic gouache since it does not re-activate. One more thing I would share is if you are adding to a layer and don’t want to reactivate the color(s) underneath you can use a workable fixative spray to set the previous layer. Those are the only two things I would’ve added to this excellent video.

[@tubzo1327]

thank you so much! i have recently gotten the HIMI gouache paint set and i'm excited to start!

[@bbylinh]

Thank you so much for this video, this was the best video i have watched so far about gouache. Being a total beginner this was super useful!

[@earth_and_spice]

How lucky to have landed on this one as the first video I've watched. So glad I looked into what gouache is - I'm looking forward to trying it out with your mini tutorial of 6 little paintings. Thank you!

[@apaiiyui8488]

That was a really nice complete gouache tutorial 😳 It stays simple, with details and the exercises you show are really do-able, so thank you ! I'll defenitly follow this and try the 6 mini paintings too, they are really cute and have alot of to learn on them ☺️ Thank you for the video !

[@BolaGuys]

Bravo!! I love how you teach. Your insight is priceless. Very inspiring, very beautiful.

[@chrischurchley7003]

This is brilliant tuition - big thanks! Just discovered you on starting my gouache journey 👏👍🥰

[@vaishnavisankar5980]

Thanks so much. Your voice is so soothing as are your paintings

[@bobbiegraham7729]

Great video. I have gouache but have limited myself to using just the white. Your video has given me more basic information that I need to move forward. Really well done!

[@deschreeuw]

Your video's are very helpful. Your way of explaining is very clear and calm and the examples you paint are so appealing 👍 very inspiring

[@melancholyrue_art]

I just bought my very first gouache , and I got really excited to paint after watching your video. Thank you! I hope I can paint as good as you too. 🤗🎨💓

[@jimmielocklear1787]

Thank you for this! Very simple, straightforward, clear, and immediately applicable!

[@barryallenflash1]

I love this video. Very simple and straight to the point..thank you! I bought 2 sets of the gouache paint on sale at Hobby Lobby about a month ago and haven't used it yet...after watching this I'm gonna start painting! I never how easy it is to use. I have ALL the supplies, just need to be encouraged. Now I am.

[@JDB-XIVII]

Thanks! What a great intro to gauche, exactly what I was looking for!

[@ethiethe1st]

Beautiful video, thank you! 🙂 Looking forward to getting these supplies and trying out what you’re teaching!

[@LittleWorldofSienna]

Woooah this so clearly explained! 😍😍😍 I am a fan of gouache for a long time now and planning to try it! This is so helpful 🤗🤗

[@s4dako]

Thank you so much! This video came right in time as I have just started playing out with gouache!! 💜

[@boyandbelugee]

Lovely. We just started with gouache and stop learning!❤

[@mylapierce20]

i am an experienced painter but wanted to experiment with guache, this was a perfect crash course! thank you so much!! ❤❤❤

[@rjpd8143]

I agree this was the best intro video I’ve seen in a long time ! ❤

[@MrPhred71]

Very practical, with many helpful examples. Thank you for this!

[@alisonhendry2928]

Have painted in watercolours for 11 years and now want to try gouache for fun….? With this video I can see I have some challenges ahead, but you have given me confidence! a big thank you for this! I think 40 years of oil painting will help the learning curve and watching more of your videos. 😂 Excellent teaching style. Clear, concise with explanations of where to achieve success and explanations of where you might go wrong. As well as encouraging statements. 🎉 look forward to binge watching and taking out the set of gouache I have yet to open… ❤

[@manshikhasaini777]

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[@BuddyLuv]

This was such a treat to watch!

[@user-lo6tq5es4m]

Thank you for this very informative video, has really helped me.

[@gloriatyller4554]

Excellent class! Thank you for your clear instructions and inspiration!

[@showmeyourdrills5490]

Now I will get my hands on gouache, I have never tried it before, but after seeing your video I think it will be fun to explore this medium and create beautiful paintings, Thanks for the detailed video.

[@glitzbugjo]

Omg!! I have seen ur skillshare classes and they are amazing!! 😻 can't wait to learn more

[@photovizzer]

Very clear explanation! Really good exercises to understand gouache technique! Thank you!

[@craigrussell3062]

Thanks so much for an amazing video! I'm about to try guache for the first time, and this was both informative and inspiring.

[@ArgeeP]

Really nice intro to gouache and exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@mrs.m.b.3630]

Yes, thank you!

[@tigerkitten8352]

I am so happy you are appearing in my algorithm. I want to learn to paint more cuz I really enjoy it but dont get how to do it right. I love how you explain things and I finally am starting to understand things! I really want to start with some watercolor and figure out how to do that, and gouche really seems fun and like something I want to try when I can get watercolor understood and executed well!

[@MarleneVega]

I always learn something new from you 💖 thank you for sharing your tips with us 🥰🙏

[@KD-cd9bo]

Thank you so much for this video!! I'm used to water colour and acrylic, but always have been fascinated by gouache, your video answers all my questions and I'm excited to try it :)

[@protonprotonfix5749]

Thank you so much for taking your time to show this awesome introduction to Gouache. What a wonderful voice you have. Subscripted immediately.

[@sakurious_1147]

Thank you very much for this. ❤❤ I was thinking of starting with gouache and this was such a nice introduction to this new medium.

[@duke.artistries]

The is the best painting intro to gouache... thank youuuuu so much.❤️❤️

[@jeanriendeau]

Thank You, Ms. Chung this was just what I was looking for, so every informative and inspirational.

[@fitafterfifty3366]

It's a wonderful tutorial! I am new to Gouashe painting, and was looking for some easy tutorials! You have excellent teaching skills!! Thanks for the video 👍

[@krisyoungsteadt9139]

Very good video. The information is priceless.

[@priscillareads]

Oh my gosh this was an AWESOME video!! Super helpful. Thank youuuuu I can't wait to get my gouache paints in!

[@stackofpancakes]

Hi, just wanted to say a huge thank you for this video, because i just made what i consider my first proper gouache drawing after learning these techniques and it turned out super well!!

[@TwirlingFern]

Thank you so much for the video. I’m starting out and this was very helpful.

[@teff2178]

This was great❤. Thank you for packing in so much helpful info and in such an encouraging way. I learned a ton here.

[@photovizzer]

Very clearl explanation! Really good exercises to understand gouache technique! Thank you!

[@anncaswell7233]

Wonderful intro, thanks!