New Gouache Set! Arrtx Jelly Gouache - Sketchbook Painting

[@曹操-o8q]

Fun fact: both the himi/miya and the arrtx gouache are produced in China, mainly for students taking standardized entrance tests for art college (yes we have TESTS even for art students). During the tests students are required to finish a still life painting with gouache in a limited time, and it obviously takes months and tons of gouache to practice. So jelly gouache is meant to be quickly and easily replaced when one color runs out, and you can buy individual colors at a store in china. ps: I don’t know if jelly gouache has become a trend but it is really overpriced on amazon. In China you can get the same set for 8 bucks +shipping. *sorry for the cringy English I’m still learning.

[@nimbus1059]

your english is good! thank u for sharing that

[@TheWipal]

art supplies in general are just overpriced outside asia, sighs

[@secret7601]

thanks for sharing, u explained this very well!

[@shinobi1975]

Is himi/miya and arrtx different? I’m so confused what to buy.

[@secret7601]

@@shinobi1975 different in colors but same manufacturers

[@kirsten5723]

Your art is kind of thrilling to me. I watch you paint and I'm like, what the hell is she doing? And then at some point I see it, and think, Whoa...look at that!! I really admire your freedom and sense of color!

[@mariateresa5380]

Sense of colors and a vast knowledgement of light. That was my first thought.

[@fizzingcola8201]

I think the reason it really works is because the values (the lights and darks) are in all the right places despite the varying hues

[@c3p0worksatburgerking35]

You: sees her painting You: now what dey doin over dere

[@liezelhaupt7172]

It blows my mind - how do you know which colors to put where? And in the end it all comes together just perfect!

[@soundmouse2198]

I’ve had the Himi gouache palette for a couple months even if I haven’t used it a bunch(gouache is scary, guys) I can already tell that it’s seriously so convenient. It combines the convenience of a gouache or watercolour palette with the magic of wet paint! It’s so easy to just pick up and use without having to squeeze out paint or worry about wasting whatever gets left over. As a result though, I don’t think this selection of colours really interests me. I feel like I wouldn’t use these colours enough to justify keeping them in my “always ready to use” palette. If you use a lot of pastel colours though, this could be a great palette for you.

[@Love2DrawManga]

I've only tried gouache in tubes, I've been really wanting to try jelly gouache. I really like the pastel colors in this set! Also, I love the painting and how you used the colors. ^u^

[@nalcarya]

I guess Arrtx got these produced at the Himi/Miya company, just with their own branding (which is no bad thing) ^^

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I noticed the same thing with the Mungyo Pastel 12pc palette...exact same as the Prima Pastel Dreams...EXACT!

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

Who would dislike this?!? Heathen! Arleebean is just the best. She really makes me fall in love with art and being creative over and over again 😍

[@arleebean]

OH GOSH! Thank you so much! ♥♥

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

arleebean you’re my favorite artist on KZbin!! ❤️ 🥰

[@mariateresa5380]

Me neither can't understand how is there sb disliking this kind of art, moreover being a so complete video since you can watch not only the test to see how these colors work, but also the process to create a portrait means simple traces of colors. I supose they are envious, annoyed or bored people who need a hug, for example. 😅

[@sarah-ui8ip]

i was so confused looking at the comments at first, but i get it now lmao. im a different time zone. still 1 hour until i can watch it 😢

[@katiecarr5046]

same :'(

[@leylayurtsever8127]

It could also be that she lets her patrons watch her videos before everyone is allowed to view the video

[@notazart3454]

i always come back to this painting. the colors here are just mind blowing

[@tishaunarmed]

im curious if the lids between the Art and the Himi lids are interchangeable since they look like the same packaging

[@DemoiselleCharlotte]

Both products are from the same company so most likely they are gonna be interchangable, look for them at aliexpress 😉

[@quritannn8989]

Some of the names of the colour in Himi also have Arts in it so I guess they're really related.

[@cashoomilk]

i’ve found that helping the himi set when the gouache dries out, ice sprayed them with water and then mixed the paint in the cups one by one with a toothpick or a bobby pin until the paint is consistent and smooth again. you can also pick out all the cups to clean the palette when you do it. i’ve had my palette for about a year as well and then did that last week and they’re good as new and still haven’t dried out.

[@rachelvroman1061]

I am completely new to the wonderful world of art. I’m using Skillshare and watching all the KZbin videos I can find to learn watercolor and basic sketching techniques so far. I love your videos so much!!! They inspire me to continue being creative. Thank you for the few moments of peace in the craziness.

[@bluewren65]

Good on you, welcome to the art clan. Enjoy the journey, as there is no final destination.

[@minigul]

I adore your use of color in this portrait so much. There's so much texture and detail and it's so amazing and inspiring to watch you paint!!! 💛

[@katiealleena2049]

This was an excellent review. I love watching these because I feel like I've learned something new each time even though I tend not to paint portraits. Also, I was just practicing with gouache a couple nights ago just because -- I really do second the opinion that inexpensive but good quality gouache (be it this arrtx or himi style set or something similar) can be really fun to play around with. I learned a lot about how to reacquaint myself with opaque mediums...that and how to have patience for layers to dry xD

[@spinsterpunk]

I'll admit to hairdrying the odd layer

[@arleebean]

I'm so glad you found it enjoyable, Katie. :D And I am SO impatient about drying layers xD I have an embossing heat tool that I always use, especially for watercolors.

[@katiealleena2049]

@@arleebean Yes! Great idea :D I have an old hairdryer to use if I paint...when it isn't the middle of the night lol

[@sarahmcinroy2321]

@@katiealleena2049 that's the trouble, ain't it XD inspiration strikes late at night for me and I have a ban on sewing and using my embossing tool at night...

[@NICKnky1]

What type paper do you use

[@jwuluvsyou]

Lately I've been playing with the himi set and it's a lot of fun! Initially I wasn't going to buy it since I already have a few gouache sets, but in your himi video, you mentioned that it was nice to not worry about "feeling like you're wasting expensive supplies" and I realized that was exact mental barrier I had. I ended up buying the set and have been enjoying it a ton, so thanks for your words of wisdom :)

[@elliebellie1127]

I wish I understood your color placement while painting, I want to be more creative but I'm so stiff with choosing and placing colors.

[@daniellefernandes7510]

that's what I struggle too

[@makkachin9614]

She has a class on skillshare I believe Also you can learn these things by researching about the topic "values" :)

[@Notkewlio]

My tip for this is to just go crazy with colors. Slap them in. Green nose. Blue chin. Pink sky. The more you use color, the more you learn what and what doesn't work. Its ok to be nervous, but make the art anyway!! The good art will come after you learn what colors you like next to each other. Dont forget value either! You can have any color touching and still have contrast If the values are different enough. Good luck!

[@moodyfitz]

I struggle with this as well. My gave me this tip to help break that fear. What you do is blindly pick paints in even number and try to create a piece with just those colors. It honestly really helps!!

[@jacksskeleton4761]

If you’re talking about skin, under the eyes show green, blue and purple. The cheeks are more reds. Shadows are purple and blue:)

[@katherinehuff1254]

You are so kind and warm. I feel calm watching your videos. Thankful to get to experience you using your amazing abilities to create such a beautiful portrait!

[@MatthewSorgie]

i loooove the colors you used to construct the face

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

I really like the color selection of this palette. For someone who already has the primaries, this is a great addition. For instance, I have the Windsor & Newton 10 piece set which has a split primary, yellow ochre, permanent green, black and ZINC white. I’ve added a huge tube of titanium white and also a burnt sienna and umber. This is what I mean by “the primaries.” I can mix anything. This palette would be a useful ADDITION to what I have, but not as a stand alone set.

[@alejandrofalcon7559]

the music, the colors, your voice, your art, i never felt so relaxed in my life!!!! im subscribing!!!!

[@bluewren65]

I don't understand the colour range in this palette at all. There's a reason why traditional palettes contain the colours that they do ie a split warm-cool basic palette with perhaps a couple of greens, burnt umber, burnt sienna, etc, and that is that you can mix whatever you want from them. Pastel colours are so easy to mix with gouache using titanium white and I don't find the pastels included in this set particularly pleasing or useful. I'm impressed by the tonal range you were able to achieve using this palette. As always, I love your review. I always learn something, even if it is a product I am never going to buy.

[@tomirab]

When I searched for Arrtx gouache on Aliexpress, I found out that they actually sell 2 sets of gouache - one has an almost identical color selection as the Himi gouache. I suspect this set might be complimentary to the more traditional one. I'm considering buying it - I have a 24 colour Himi set, which has only 1 white and I already used 1/4 of it to mix pastels.

[@aleahlrb]

In Asia, you can actually buy the other colors individually. Which is why I was surprised to see familiar colors in this set.

[@aleahlrb]

@@tomirab 2:01

[@christinamoxon]

@@tomirab Yes, Artxx do two different sets of colours - check carefully before buying so you know which set you're getting. If it helps, I have both and 9 out of the 18 colours in each set are duplicates. So if you buy both sets, you're getting 9 extra colours and 9 duplicate colours with your second set. Hope that helps.

[@mahamhassan7084]

i've been going through a bit of a creative block with my art this past week or so -- not being satisfied with anything i make -- but ur videos always leave me itching to grab my own paints again, even if it's like 2am lol. so awesome.

[@vimerveilles]

Oh wow the colors are so so much nicer than the usual one.

[@warmyellowshade]

This packaging is so appealing! The paints actually look decent too. Thanks for the video.

[@inastaria5075]

I got both Arrtx gouache sets! One about two weeks ago, and one arrived today :3 it has 10 duplicates between the two, and eight unique colors each. I choose seven from the second palette I received and put them in the first ^^ I now have a gorgeous palette of colors I'm very excited to use! And lots of duplicate colors as backups for when I use them up in the main ^^ I couldn't choose between the two, even now 👀 so I'm happy to get both! Around $35 for both, which in my mind is very affordable for 1080ml of paint! 🌟 I keep both of these palettes in a 1.5 gallon ziplock bag (as a gallon bag was just barely too small) to ensure that they are kept in an airtight environment ^^

[@acornball]

Im glad to see youve gotten bolder w your choices and your strokes its very inspiring 😍

[@FaithNealArtfaithfully]

This was so nice to watch. My dad just bought me this set and It’s super nice to see your work! I love the flow. The shape language you use is so stunning! I already paint with gouache and I’m very excited to try this.

[@leonahalder5630]

I lovee watching you paint because your paintings always start off so abstract but it turns out so beautiful and colorful and still so interesting. Really inspiring

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

Oh my gosh... my himi palette is HORRENDOUS compared to her "messy" palette 🤣 hers looks beautiful and neat haha

[@naniwaniwani]

IKR !! i JUST got mine and it looks horrible 😩

[@katarinaholik]

how are you happy with Himi? is it very streaky?

[@NoreenCerroneArt]

@@katarinaholik I absolutely love it! Because it was so cheap I actually feel less anxiety to just play and have fun. I dont find it streaky at all actually. I'm really impressed with the quality.

[@ThatLooksLikeARake]

Katarina Holik it’s actually really good!! Just don’t dilute it a lot otherwise you’ll get some weird texture. Best used opaquely

[@jorjeyyyy222]

Mine too, sometimes I just get lazy to clean the brush before dipping another color😭😂

[@NadaSerafimovic]

I love how free you are with using colour!!! Loved watching the way you mix the colours... Such a rest from artists who buy colour by number and use them with just a hint of white or black... Stay safe!!!:)

[@franziska9260]

I still like the Himi/Miya set better, mostly because it comes with more warm colours and a magenta, which I cannot live without!

[@IndigoJaguar7323]

I bought the Arttx specifically for the pastel colors. I should be getting my order this weekend. I can’t wait to use both!

[@anactualcrow6700]

Your art puts me in such a creative mood! Whenever I finish a video I just wanna grab my sketchbook GO

[@zeearts9484]

I'm not sure exactly what it is, but whenever I watch your videos I get inspired

[@ndeyedraws]

I just bought the Himi gouache few days ago, I've swatched it but haven't got the time to play around with it, since I have to rest my dominant hand for medical reasons (it sucks not being able to draw 😭). But at the time I was swatching it, I'm quite pleased with the quality 👌

[@bluewren65]

Have some fun sketching with your non-dominant hand. You'll be amazed at how quickly you get used to it and the results are always fun. I might do a bit of that myself today.

[@ndeyedraws]

@@bluewren65 oh yeah, I sketched with my non-dominant hand! So shakyy ahaha but the results are quite interesting..

[@lailamuhammad1567]

I am getting an avocado vibe from this painting And I love the way you layer your paint

[@spinsterpunk]

I'm curious about what you think about acrylic gouache? The Turner Japonesque ones are super fun I'd go for a neutral grey palette given the choice. I find it a lot easier to judge colours and tints. I have a couple of grey dinner plates i found st a thrift store bit portable would be good

[@arleebean]

I have a set of Holbein Acryla Gouache, and I haven't used it in a long time! I do recall that I really enjoyed it, though. I love that matte gouache-like finish, with the permanence in layering of the acrylic base. I should get those out again soon - thanks for the reminder!

[@spinsterpunk]

@@arleebean I love the hybrid... almost like a best of both. The Japonesque set I got is super interesting because the texture is slightly coarser and it's a traditional Japanese pallette range of colours which like your review here has been a lot of fun experimenting with colour mixes I wouldn't usually make

[@bluewren65]

@@spinsterpunk Thanks for introducing me to the Japanesque range. I have never wanted to try acrylic gouache, but the textured finish of the mock-traditional nihonga paints is fascinating. Maybe, one day, if I have a concept that requires it....

[@spinsterpunk]

@@bluewren65 they're beautiful colours aren't they? When i saw the swatch chart I wanted them all but I got a small set to start with and just playing in my sketchbook for now but I'm really enjoying my new toys

[@mariateresa5380]

Woooooooooow wow wowwww! I really have loved seeing the process until getting that result. Incredible portrait!

[@sidey9951]

"the set is around 25$": kalm *i remember that im brazilian and it would be around 125R$*: panik

[@MatheusFerreira-mu6lu]

*cries in moeda desvalorizada*

[@aveneris5192]

Same

[@mayaseligman4506]

Just wanna say how helpful this and the HIMI review have been... I've wanted gouache for a while and you answer all my questions! Thank you sooo much :) xxx

[@divergentgurl1414]

this was so satisfying to watch

[@v4guelyv4mpiric66]

i’ve had other gouache before but this is the best i’ve had. i only got mine last month, but man have i used them. my set is the one that has the same colors as the himi gouache and it’s wonderful.

[@aadyamarathe1382]

love the way she uses her brush

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Yes please for the swatch sheet.

[@rosariomsoley]

Ah my goooooooodshhh, such a fan of your color palettes! 😍😍😍😍 you rock, girl 🌱🍀💪🧡

[@pinkflamingo5628]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been having fun with the Himi set and am tempted by the pastel colors here ...if this one had come out first I’d probably have gone with it instead. The combined palette is so tempting tho ... and I’m becoming a collector of art supplies lol. And yes, I’d love to see the results of a lightfastness test, thanks. 🌺🦩

[@NadiaRausa]

Such a lovely video and a joy to watch and listen to you as always, Arleesha. I hope all is well ❤️

[@Niseryusei]

I love the painting you did, dark values are always beautiful

[@lillian5753]

I just ordered this set! I have used some nicer quality gouache , but I wanted some just to practice without being worried about using it up. Thank you for sharing the review!

[@rovnaart]

The way you play with bold colors inspires me! But also I looooove gouache :)

[@Sandra-zu4ff]

Please make a gouache playlist ! I wanna binge all your gouache vids :))

[@PumpkinPails]

I didn't know these existed! I have, and love, the Himi Miya palette and this one will be great to add a few new colors to my gouache collection.

[@brit_barr]

I definitely need this set soon. I don’t play enough with color mixing. I’ve been limiting my pallets to force me to mix more.

[@FervyGraceEscalante]

Another recommendation. Thank you Arleebean

[@antonia9494]

HOW DOES IT LOOK SO GOOOOOOD??!?!?!

[@Jayariee]

One of the whites is for mixing and the other is for use as is

[@mariateresa5380]

White is supposed to be runned out more quicky. In gouache, white is used more frequently.

[@turnipswillneverhurtyou3934]

Which is which tho 👀👀

[@paintbrushkeli7530]

fab as always

[@carmenmueller8476]

If I want to keep a color warm I'll add a light warmer yellow so the white doesn't cool down the color since white is technically a cool color and will cool down mixes

[@silviarg9727]

This is insanely beautiful 🥺 rly rly eautiful painting!!

[@artgeometrix6346]

This looks great. Really well done.

[@sonyaliubarska9258]

oh, it's 23:45 and I'm really sleepy, but after watching this I just want to paint so bad >< hope I'll manage to keep that feeling for the next day)

[@kuryjamique1423]

Finally I found someone using a yellow caseee 💖💖💖

[@TainoX5]

the colors looks really nice and your painting is beautiful. my old gouache set caught mold during a move. might get one of these jelly sets.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Just got this set of jelly gouache and I’m afraid of it! I’ve watched all of your videos abt using gouache but I’m just afraid to use it, being a brand new medium for me. Wish me luck. Annie in tn💕

[@arcanalumina3276]

I haven't tried gouache yet, I use more watercolor and acrylic, I have ordered the Himi 18 colors set with 18 additional pastel colors of theirs, I couldn't find the 56 color palette. Thanks for this review and I like your painting.

[@mxjaemov]

love ur brush strokes !!

[@bethmcguire758]

This is so beautiful!!

[@monazurroville6652]

Paints look delicious

[@simmimon]

I have the himi gouache, i bought it after watching your first video! i saw this on amazon the other day when i was looking for more white gouache, the colors are nice, i don't think i will pick it up though since id rather mix my own pastel colors or get other tubes now that I've got a few gouache paintings.

[@c8Lorraine1]

I noticed you have the “B” set. They have another set which more closely mirrors the himi set. These are more creamy than the himi. Maybe a new formula. I didn’t know Arrtx was same company as Paul Rubens

[@yenna9931]

13:25 i've been blessed by the glorious alpaca!!!! Such a short cameo😳

[@aleahlrb]

I watched a video of another art KZbinr called Kolornix where she bought the 18-color Himi set as well as 30ml "refills" of pastel colors similar to the colors of this Arrtx set.

[@cottonghostart]

omg you're right! This one has more pastel in it. very interesting color palette.

[@AleesaTana]

The main thing that I'd be more concerned about with these jelly gouaches is the feel of the paints when re-wetting them after they've fully dried. With tube gouaches, I can never manage to get that fully opaque mix with a dried cake, it always comes out more watercolor like. I've since learned how to paint with thinner/wetter paints, but sometimes I really want that flat, even, opaque wash.

[@HannahMariaPlans]

I used the HIMI set as my first gouache set since October until last month - i've found exactly what you've said. Although i can rewet it and get a consistency akin to slightly thicker watercolour, i can't get that rich velvety texture back!

[@effera]

You can "preserve" the wetness of your paints by spraying a bit of water before closing the palette and if you don't use it for a long time, don't forget to re-wet it often nonetheless :)

[@mariateresa5380]

With dried cake, you mean dried pastel??

[@RACHELLOVECOKE]

This is so beautiful.

[@asolitaryhue]

I'm curious if you'd be interested in making a video about revitalizing any dried gouache from your himi set? I've had my palette for over a year now and because the palette lid isn't air tight my paints inevitably dried out. Even though adding water revitalizes the top layer of paint, I feel like I'm damaging my brush in my effort to loosen up the gouache which is almost rock hard at this point. Could you possibly offer any advice on how to reactive the gouache more efficiently and/or how to slow down the process of the gouache drying out?

[@nataliedavis8675]

I spray mine every time I use it to try to avoid it drying out, but when it does, I heavily spray it with water, let it sit overnight, mix with a pallet knife, and repeat until it’s reactivated! :)

[@liesbethartlife]

Those colors are way to beautiful 😍 I have the Himi set almost finished but hope they will still have them in a year or so. It’s always so hard to want art supplies to buy online when you don’t have a cc

[@izzysauls7737]

Everytime I re-try gouache, I find myself hating and despising it more. This palette however, looks like an absolute joy to use!

[@olaglowacka21]

why?

[@izzysauls7737]

@@olaglowacka21 I’m not sure, it’s a hard medium for me to master

[@FaerieDust]

I've been really interested in the Himi set for a while... My big deciding factor when I end up buying one will probably be price, factoring in postage and VAT and l that. I'm pretty sure the Himi set has redesigned their jelly cups since they first became popular in the West, I've definitely seen talk about them being easier to open now.

[@Carol-Bell]

FaerieDust see if Amazon UK has it?

[@kimnganvohoang8292]

this is so sick!

[@DabblebagTheArtofAnnaBarnhart]

I love all this colorful face!!!!! Also having sketchbook envy now...

[@moe-kh1og]

OMG I love your art style soooo much I’m gonna be sure to practice your style, maybe I’ll be able to paint as good as you in an alternate universe 😝

[@batoolali3529]

😂 OK I'm weird but if I had this palette I'll eat it it's looking delicious Oh the colors

[@c8Lorraine1]

The 52 old set is in a white container. I did drool somewhat when I did my research.

[@h0llytr0n]

So can you buy replacement jelly pots? I'm looking to switch to gouache because it seems more environmentally friendly than acrylic (I'd love to see a video on that by the way) - don't want to be repurchasing the plastic pallets every time I run out of white!

[@anetkrausova]

lovely as always :3 tho, @arleebean, have you concidered to try the Nevskaya Palitra master class gouache when you've been on a gouache roll recently? i've seen some people talk about them but not rly many people try them and give opinion?

[@arleebean]

Ohhh, I didn't know that Nevskaya Palitra made gouache! I will definitely look it up. Thank you!! :D

[@anetkrausova]

@@arleebean ah i see, then i am glad to deliver this information :D maybe you will find them enjoyable as you did with their watercolors if you ever try em out :D

[@cottonghostart]

This one has a very interesting set of colors in it! I'm not sure if it's appealing to me though. Hmm... Altho I love pastels and I had to buy them separately in individual cups. I just wished they were available in 100ML cups when I bought them!

[@iwanabfre]

I wish we could get them in Canada... looks really nice, love your work.. always wanted to try gouache :)

[@shereelinwood9674]

How about Aliexpress, in I New Zealand and that is where I would go if I was too buy

[@taelor7467]

the whites are actually pretty different one white is for mixing and the other white is for actually using it. ☺️

[@cacaumendonca05]

omggg it's perfect

[@deeman524]

The answer is easy for me, I hate tube paint so any of the others will work for me, pens, pencils, pastels or tubs, anything better than tubes

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

the eyes are pretty

[@chedoodles]

I think I like the Himi Miya set more.

[@madcat.artist]

Visual ASMR when you opened the cups * -*

[@TooCluelessArt]

What should I scrub the surface of my plastic palette with to avoid beading?

[@nickaey]

hey, I hope that you can do a video of comparison gouache between himi Miya and Marie's 🙏🏻

[@c8Lorraine1]

You can buy the jelly cups as singles. No need to buy another set

[@wellbollocks]

I feel like I’ve just watched some sort of voodoo! How did all those colours come together so well???

[@analouise6504]

How many times do you rinse your brush in a painting? And do you relay on water? Thanks

[@simaabedini3617]

I put my gouache in pallet , are they supposed to get dry like watercolor ? Thanks

[@myunemi]

yes

[@anakiramascarinas698]

May i ask what notebook u use? Im looking for a notebook where u can paint aaaaa also glad found ur channel 😭💜