MY FAVE PALETTE FOR ACRYLIC GOUACHE + tips and advice on my painting process

[@ChantelleArts]

I feel called out… I always use my paintbrushes to mix paint 👀😂

[@shemer00]

Not going to lie I do that sometimes to 😂

[@magereina]

you are not alone😆

[@tashaanicole62]

SAME 😆

[@imawonder]

LOL, 90% of the time I use my paintbrushes to mix my paints, don't worry :P

[@lucykeiko2339]

@@imawonderI started painting first with acrylics and I’m slowly experimenting with watercolors and gouache, but I’ve never seen acrylic gouache… my brain can’t process the difference between acrylics and acrylic-gouache. They seem identical in their pros-cons… Really having a hard time getting this acrylic gouache concept, haha 😅

[@catzrulez910]

Oooh a wet palette! Ever since using acrylic gouache, ive found this type of pallete to be a huuuge help Tho most if not all the wet palette brands available to me locally were waaay above my budget, so i decided to DIY my own^^ Heres what i did to make mines: You'll need: - any flat container with a lid; i used a plastic flat face mask container thats like 4x7inches and 1cm tall (tho an air tight food container can also be nice, but often too small/tall) You can also try dumpling food containers cuz those are usually more flat and wide if u prefer more mixing space - chamois (those yellow absorbent cloths usually used for cars/cleaning) - baking paper Instructions: 1. Cut the baking paper into the shape of the base of your container 2. Same step above with the chamois x2 3. Place the cloth on the containers base, and wet generously (but not to the point its dripping wet) 4. Place the sheet of baking paper ontop of the wet chamois, and smooth it out so it sorta lays flush with the wet cloth 5. Place ur paints and enjoy painting :> I literally spent less than 2 dollars for the whole DIY wet palette (i live in Asia so im making an estimate dollar wise lol) My acryl gouache (Turner brand) stays wet even after a few days (3-5days) of my container being closed. Tho it can depend on the humidity of your area, u can check your paints and re-wet the chamois by the edges if needed^^

[@imawonder]

That's amazing! And thanks so much for sharing, I'm sure lots of people will really benefit from trying out your DIY option!

[@catzrulez910]

@@imawonder np! And ur welcome hehe nwn/💕

[@barefacedquestions]

Hi. Thank you so much for sharing your tricks. Using a face mask container is such a great idea because I've wanted to DIY a sta-wet palette for a while, but can't think of a container that is flat enough. Since I haven't experienced a sta-wet palette, I'm figuring out how it functions. How often do you replace the baking paper? Do you use it until all of its surface is covered in paint?

[@rosemangofairy]

Wow thanks for the tip! So useful 😊. I'm curious though, can this be used for long-term? Also, will the container get moldy with the wet chamois? I ask this because in the past I've accidentally forgot to take a wet one from a container, and the mold was excruciating. I had to buy a new one since it wasn't usable after that. I do live in a very humid Asian country though, so I'm sure that was a factor.

[@AlienChips]

Ive seen hundreds of videos of people using regular palettes with acrylic gouache and FINALLY someone does it right! I’ve been telling artists about this for years and they never paid attention to my advice!

[@buggystudio1653]

Me : a new mom currently up breastfeeding at 2 am watching Tina ❤️ and never skipping an ad that girl deserves that ad revenue 😊 …already watched everything recent so have to rewatch the oldies

[@alexilass4003]

Please do more videos with your acrylic gouache technique. It’s amazing to see the layers and the smoothing to end with this beautiful graphic piece.

[@pocketwish]

i ADORE this painting !!! i know that as a content creator / freelance artist with deadlines it can be hard for you to spend a lot of time on one particular work, and in a few of your videos you talked about wanting to be able to have that time, so i was so excited to hear that you felt you were able to spend the amount of time that you wanted rendering this one

[@imawonder]

AW wow thank you so much, you're so sweet! I really appreciate the kind words

[@Veltzshmertz]

Wet palette was a game changer for me for acrylic gouache too! When I started I got discouraged because it was very much like acrylic - either I got something in 10-15 minutes or it was set in stone.

[@imawonder]

Right!! I can't believe I waited so long haha

[@suiatsea]

This painting is absolutely beautiful. Your technique has evolved so much and I'm so mesmerized by the final result here! Also, thanks so much for all the thoughtful tips you shared!

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much!

[@E4Alabbasy]

I loove painting red/coral skin ❤️❤️❤️ I love rewatching your earlier videos and I love the way your art evolved 🥰

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Zahrah.M]

This was so satisfying to watch! I looove the rendering on the hair and the eyes are so magical Also I actually watch through your squarespace ads because you give very useful tips and mention festures that would actually be so helpful for business owner looking to have an online websire ☺️

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much!! Omg I'm so glad to hear that!

[@Raish_Phoenix]

I really like the idea of the wet palette. There’s definitely been moments where I went back to wet my gouache and put too much water and struggled to remember how to remix the same one😭 it was satisfying to see you add the values. I really love the color palette and details you added! This piece is gorgeous!😍

[@imawonder]

I've seen people make DIY versions of the wet palette if you wanted to test it out before committing to one! Thanks so much

[@Hallie2214]

I don’t do much art anymore due to not having much time anymore, but I used put my heart and soul into it and watching u has inspired me to start taking it up again. Btw ur art is stunning 😫💕

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@winterillust]

i love how you added the tiny details with the small brush! it's sth that needs quite a lot of patience and practice to not mess up haha and i'm still fairly new to it. and the portrait is so gorgeous!

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much! I find adding in the little details so satisfying hehe

[@ChrisHongArt]

this piece is SO striking!! 🤩 and the video is so insightful for someone who's never used acryla gouache before! :D

[@imawonder]

Thanks so much girl! 😊

[@talluna8619]

i love how this piece turned out!! i've been watching your videos for a few years now and it's so cool to see how much youve grown as an artist!

[@imawonder]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@etheraea]

the detailing on this piece is INSANE 🔥i love how nice the blending looks! There's something really special and cool going on with how some parts blend and others have a sharp contrast, idk it just feels really fun and dynamic. I bought some acrylic gouache awhile back and i still haven't used it much, but this has definitely inspired me to get around to it soon~

[@malloryforehand373]

Your voice is actually really soothing I love watching you paint🤟

[@imawonder]

AW really? Thanks so much!

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

Excited to receive this. It came out so good. Thanks for sharing absolutely wonderful tips Tina. I will apply it to my next piece I do with acrylic gouache . 💕 Also I have that same palette I supported the kickstarter. It IS absolutely awesome.

[@imawonder]

I'm so glad!! Thanks so much! Oh wow, how awesome!

[@N1MHLING]

Awesome painting and loved to see the entire process. Love the way you get those smooth blends! I'm currently also going through an acrylic gouache phase and I'm DIY-ing a wet palette, it's SO useful!

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much! It's a gamer changer!!

[@SkywalkFPV]

Interesting! I heard that for mixed media that this Acrylic Gouache is not really suitable for finishing with color pencils, any thoughts on that?!.. I know that traditional Gouache or Watercolor is allowing color pencils very well and almost seems like it is made to work together.. But the pencils become dull on top of this acrylic gouache and so people recommend Flashe Vinyl over Acrylic Gouache.. If only the acrylic Gouache would take pencils just like traditional gouache or like Flashe Vinyl, it would actually be the most premium art medium.. What I do like much about Acrylic Gouache over traditional, less color change when dry, more cheap than traditional gouache, it does not crackle being flexible, less brush stroke textures and it does not reactivate after drying.. Though the big downside is that it does not take pencil/mixed media, which is huge if not being able to potentially be the base layer for hyper realistic pencil drawing and or just semi realistic final pencil renderings ect.. So my search for the best workflow medium continues..

[@maiahackett9774]

Your art is sooooo good! I'm blown away by this

[@imawonder]

Aw thank you!!

[@Piasays]

You are so talented. I just love your works!

[@lalalandofclouds]

This turned out sooo good 😍✨ im still getting used to gouache, Im a bit of an impatient artist haha!

[@imawonder]

Thanks so much! I'm pretty impatient too honestly, but listening to an audiobook helped me out :P

[@kates1064]

Great video!! Feels like you are getting a good balance of pushing your art while still remaining true to your individual style. ❤ wet palette clearly working wonders for you!

[@reginacavar]

This was so fun to watch and it turned out amazing 😍✨

[@imawonder]

Thanks so much!

[@MintyMido]

So stunning as always!!

[@imawonder]

Thank you so much!!

[@Piasays]

The hair looks so good. I remember you used to say you struggled with it.

[@imawonder]

Aww thanks so much!! Slow but steady growth haha!

[@jennygholson]

I love your video ❤

[@kvh2801]

I love watching your rendering process. I need to get one of those wet palettes too! ❤

[@imawonder]

It's so good! Hope you enjoy it if you get one!

[@bkdgbasura]

I saw on instagram that your palette broke that is so sad 😭😭😭 regardless i adore watching your videos and your painting process! You have a knack for finding that graphic sweet spot with all the tasty hard and sofy edges!!

[@imawonder]

It was a different palette from this one but sad nonetheless :') Will be gluing it back together lol I'm so glad, thanks so much!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I love my masterson stay wet pallet. It keeps my gouache paints moist for longer wen i do a big piece 😊 can i use my masterson stay wet pallet for acrylic gouache too? I ordered the liquitex acrylic gouache set of 12😊 i love you,re painting 😊

[@Piasays]

Here i am 5 months later watching this again. You really ate this!! 😮‍💨👏🏾👏🏾.

[@oneinathousand2156]

I recently accidentally got a really big wet palette that would take up a lot of space on my desk if I were to use it, but I’ll keep it just in case I want to make a large acrylic/acrylic gouache painting, and in the meantime maybe I’ll get a smaller one, lol.

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

I wanna paint whit my himi miya gouache in my normal sketchbook. I have watercolour and mixed media sketchbooks but i wanna try it in my normale cheap sketchbook 😊i love you,re painting wnit acrylic gouache

[@kurzatwasz]

@iamwonder I use Acryla Gouache from Holbein and I've been testing your blending technique but first layer (dried) lifts once I blend with the wet clean brush. Can it be due to paper?

[@alexistriskey4955]

A really good acrylic gouache

[@divinepf]

I absolutely love the color for the wings and fire 😍 what is that?

[@imawonder]

Thanks! It's called "Leaf Green"

[@AndreeaEremiaArt]

Wow. So cool 😊😊😊

[@zarabibimalik]

thank u for this....loved it...learnt alot

[@imawonder]

So glad!

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

Not sure if this has been asked but, would this palette work with regular gouache as well?

[@humanthetooth]

you SHOULD be sponsored, i bought one before the video ended. if you have Amazon affiliate links you should put one in the description- I found a smaller one from the same brand for $30 with next day delivery :)

[@imawonder]

I had no idea they were available on Amazon! Thanks so much I shall be adding that haha

[@aegistattoo]

I love it!

[@tracy-eire]

It's a little harder on your brushes because it's acrylic paint with a mattifier added.

[@persephoneblack888]

A fellow libra ♎️ ❤

[@mareeeeep]

I do love a wet palette but I found in summer the sponge would get mouldy 👎 Just something to watch out for

[@imawonder]

Ooh, I'll keep that in mind, thank you!

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

* Redgrass games wet palette

[@EnchantedArtistry01]

Her pose reminds me of Megan fox on Jennifer’s body

[@EnchantedArtistry01]

Ahhhhh you said it!!!! I was commenting while watching