Are you painting with the RIGHT one? Watercolor vs Gouache Explained

[@Risathahmed]

I've been searching the difference between watercolour and gouache past few hours and I didn't saw an explanation like this. This is a masterpiece. Explanation is very clear and very good. Thanks.

[@awatercolourist]

I can’t believe no one has commented on this video before. I think it is very helpful for beginners or for artists who are using one medium and want to explore the other.

[@Pointebrush]

Ha! Congrats on being number 1 😉 and yes! Hopefully it can help artists with the gouache vs watercolor debate!

[@cslattfri]

This is the absolute best, clearest and most concise explanation of the differences between watercolor and gouache that I have heard. I have been using watercolor for about five months and just bought my first set of gouache paints and haven't really started yet. When I opened the first tube I couldn't help but wonder why people don't just use gouache as watercolor by adding water or watercolor as gouache by not adding water but now I see the difference. Thank you!

[@Pointebrush]

Glad it was helpful! I remember feeling super confused when I started painting with gouache so I’m glad this could help shed a light on your journey 💕

[@irene1234]

Very nice explanation. I just found your channel and am really enjoying it.

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Irene and welcome! Glad it was helpful!! Xo! ❤️

[@alexmcginness8859]

I’ve been debating getting guache or watercolor and I think I’m going to go with guache. Appreciate this video!

[@ElBeeEss]

Gotcha. Thank you for illustrating the differences so beautifully; I love your flower ballerinas!

[@hossenfeffer8383]

Excellent demonstration, really helped me as a beginner. I love your personal aesthetic shining through in your videography. Very nice 😊🇨🇦

[@zaarteestdanaportiermorvan2453]

I’m really enjoying your channel. This is a wonderful explanation. I do have a question do the two mediums mix. In other words can I start out with watercolor and add gouache Or vice versa?

[@Pointebrush]

I’m glad it was helpful! The answer is YES! And I do this all the time with my work so gouache and watercolor most definitely play nice together. Like you said, I would start with the watercolor and end with the gouache!

[@AzureSymbiote]

Thank you for the explanation.

[@Barbara-fy8cs]

I love your channel!!

[@MissCarol-gb3]

Thank you

[@Pointebrush]

You’re welcome!

[@questioneverything3632]

I can’t decide which to get so I guess I’ll just get both! 😬

[@Pointebrush]

Get mostly watercolor and one tube of permanent white gouache. A cheat is that you can “gouachify” watercolors by adding white gouache to them 😉 I do this when I travel 😉

[@theMuritz]

Thumbs up and your video deserves way more views and likes

[@minakshi005]

👌👍

[@karins2200]

Margot, please help me: Is Gesso necessary for watercolors paintings ?

[@Pointebrush]

Hi there. No gesso necessary for watercolors. Typically gesso is used as a base to prime your material for acrylics or oils sometimes. Just use watercolor paper 👍

[@karins2200]

@@Pointebrush THank you a lot for getting back to me so quickly. I LOVE YOU !!!

[@Pointebrush]

@@karins2200 Love ya right back!

[@awatercolourist]

First!