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[@firechick561]

LOL!!!! "So after some coffee & a little pout break...". 😆. Yep! Been there but I LOVE both your sense of humor & your wonderful way of capturing reality. I learn so much from you, not only about painting but expressing life ( & writing was always my first love). TY 💖

[@kimtuttle706]

Just went back to watch this video. I’m very new to gouache. Very helpful tutorial. I also want to mention that I REALLY appreciate how humble you are with your craft. The fact that you would share tips like taking the “drying” time to work on other things. Though it may seem like an insignificant tip, it actually relieves us who are new to painting from thinking that it all just magically happens in one smooth go. It served as a reminder that it takes time. Also, when you weren’t happy with the first study you did, you shared that with us. But you didn’t just leave it at that, you also shared what it took to make it more like what you were aiming for. Your perseverance was a reminder to not be so quick to toss away what we don’t like, but to challenge what’s not working instead. That humility and perseverance can’t help but lead us to grow in our craft…and in life. Thank you again for your generosity of spirit Sarah! It’s encouraging!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I am so glad it’s helpful to see the whole process. ☺️

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

What a lovely place to paint! After my sister and I grew up and moved on, our mother turned our bedroom in to a guest room/sewing room which she dubbed the pouting room. I think every house need one.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Haha!

[@randyschaffer1097]

What a great lesson! I don’t use gouach, but am always thinking I can fix my watercolor which nearly always ruins everything with a flat overworked piece. I have been repeating a Mt Rainier watercolor over and over trying hard to make my mind just leave things alone…with limited success. This last week I had a breakthrough as I did the scene quickly in about 10 minutes. No retouching, once the color was down I moved on…what a refreshing change to the freshness of the resulting work. Your lessons, examples and thought processes have been extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That's excellent to hear. And I agree with watercolor, the less you touch it the better. It definitely behaves differently than any other paint and requires it's own methods. I'm glad you persevered and reached that new milestone!

[@cherylharmon9311]

Mt Rainier is my favorite subject! 😍🏔 Great suggestion on working quickly and letting it be, especially with watercolor. I tend to overwork, and want to break that habit.

[@stacys447]

Beautiful. I love the contrast of purple, blue and almost gold green on the tops of those rocks. The description was very helpful on making the rocks and the painting more 3D. Thank you. My daughter and I loved watching this.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

You are so welcome 😊

[@toricaple1327]

It's funny..but even your so called "overworked" paintings I still love..the reason is..I get to see what was in your head..your actual process. Loved the comparison...I think all of them side by side is really cool to see. I can see your brain playing and refining. How liberating to allow yourself to give it a try with different colors. Having watched your videos and working your process in a study..helped me realize..not every painting or work of art needs to be a masterpiece. It has been my barrier. Thank you for always sharing your process. Loving this series!!! How fun to combine a physical hobby as a mode to create!! ❤️👍

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you Tori. Yes I totally agree, that each painting does NOT need to be a masterpiece, nor even shared! It can be a stepping stone or a way to ponder technique and ideas. It can be whatever you need it to be. :)

[@melondoo6129]

there is so much weight to the fact that you show us how to go about your painting when a certain aspect of it is not just right. Thank you so much

[@arcuda2001]

after a " pout" break lolol perfect way to put it 😁😁norakag , here .. 👍👍

[@MelTheDestroya]

I loved this type of video. I would enjoy seeing more “lessons learned” videos :) maybe a cool extension for Patreons is to post a before/after of a painting they repainted using similar concepts.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

That's a great idea!

[@miriamgillham6701]

My head is spinning. That was sooo cool. Just a really fabulous tutorial. Thank you so much, it was a beautiful painting. And the knowledge is incredibly helpful, learnt so much about letting go, glazing and gouache facts.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@deborahtaylor7902]

great video!! and painting...thanks for sharing your process!

[@tracievelazquez6651]

I just began painting with gouche. I adore your color choices and your sea scapes are amazing. I am modeling my gouche color choices after your tutorials. Thanks so much!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Have fun!

[@lauraking1331]

Pout break. 🤣 Goodness, do I understand that. Thanks so much for your lovely videos!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

😆

[@SereneStudio]

I really like the idea of revisiting previous works and improving them. :)

[@FaithAnnNB]

Loved seeing an example of how to rework a painting! I like the idea of using technology to assist in the process. I no longer have photoshop, but I used it several versions ago. I plan on purchasing procreate for playing around with painting mock-ups, I wonder if you can import pictures into that tool? I will look into which one might be a better purchase for me! Considering a no-spend September (and maybe October!) after a summer of too much “investing” in art supplies, so I have time to research before buying lol. Really need to limit videos that review new supplies. 💸

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I've been using Procreate on my ipad for years, and it's absolutely amazing for what I do. I often use it to make digital mockups for commissions before the client approves. And yes you can import photos. It's sooooooo useful and user friendly. Let me know if you have any questions about it.

[@darthnick77]

That was very helpful and interesting, thank you :)

[@taylorjudi]

Great technique.

[@paulbridgman3437]

Hi Sarah long time watcher. First time commenting though. I think you're a wonderful teacher and you appear to be a good human being. Very humble, and very talented. You deserve way more subscribers for the value you give in return. Teaching me heaps! Cheers from Australia and have a great day.

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Paul!! 😊 Feel free to comment often -- I try to, mostly things like "Thank you for a really nice video!". I do it because I feel like the creator can always use a little pat at on the back, even if it comes from me. Cheers!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you so much! Happy Painting Paul :)

[@fuzzydragons]

lovely looking water 😀 I just instinctively pick colours when using coloured pencils, with every other medium its a guessing game lol

[@miafarone68]

Really useful video Sarah, thanks! The painting improved enormously. Can't wait to try the Photoshop technique! 🙂

[@ambertjeerdsma2249]

Thank you! Loved it 🥰

[@rogerehinger6694]

How coincidental, the painting I'm currently working on is sea and cliffs with bridge where the water pushes through. Since most of the class uses acrylics I am too. Also in danger of overworking the cliffs. I'm going to try to pull some attention away from them with the addition of some gulls. I hope that it works. Enjoy your channel, especially your coastal walks.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thanks Roger!

[@karenjohnson6487]

A very helpful video. I like your final version.

[@roxannemaguire9844]

Beautiful, Sarah!!! Thank you 💙 I'm more and more enamoured with your gouache painting all the time, and you explain it so well! The deep blues draw me in every time in these gorgeous coastal scenes! Loved the "After a coffee and a little pout break" confession 😅 I can so relate to that!!! Take care and sending you hugs 💕💕💕

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you Roxanne 😄

[@sewtsourec]

Great video, such a useful way of learning!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Glad you think so!

[@michellemaccracken7086]

I love when you share insights and your thinking process, both on painting and hiking! Thank you so much. Amazing

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@francinetoni268]

Love seeing your process for reassessing a painting. Your thoughts on Gouache vs. watercolors are also quite interesting. Thank you for sharing!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@paulfryman2343]

Beautiful, as always! You inspire me to paint! Thanks!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Thank you!

[@hellotwinkie]

Bravo Sarah! So great to see the thought process and evolution! The final is my favorite rendition!

[@juliepinette560]

Thanks for sharing your process. I find it really helpful to see painters struggle and find their way to the other side. Good on you. I can’t help but wonder tho, if you had done a preliminary value study before starting to paint, you might have spared yourself some frustration, overworking, and redos. It sure keeps me on track along with knowing where my center of interest is and how to get the viewer to it. Thanks for doing these tutorials. I’m new to gouache and lovin it.

[@SandiSchario]

I love watching your videos on KZbin and waiting for the beginning of Sept to join your Patreon page so I can follow and apply what you have instructed more closely!! Lovely work and great instruction!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@moma-b]

I always learn so much from your videos!!!! Thank you so much for making it, for sharing it! 💗💗💗

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

I'm so glad!

[@moma-b]

@@SarahBurnsStudio 💞😊

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

I’m about to begin learning how to paint with gouache for the first time this week as soon as my Winsor & Newton gouache arrives. Sounds like fixing mistakes is a bit easier to achieve then watercolor, especially with the layering. I am looking forward to seeing how it works. I’m really enjoying your art journey and your channels. Thanks for sharing this 😃💕.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

How exciting! I do believe there is a huge benefit to starting with watercolor before gouache. You can ease into it, and even use it in combination with WC.

[@VitasArtworks]

thanks a lot for sharing ^_^

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@dneel468]

Gouache brushes??? Be still my heart, tell more!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Of course, they can be used for anything you want, but I’m specifically designing them attuned to my gouache technique 😊

[@dneel468]

@@SarahBurnsStudio you don’t ever see brush sets made with gouache in mind I’ve looked. Not all water color brushes work as well with gouache in my experience to much water and acrylic brushes are often times to stiff. So really looking forward to your endeavor. Really enjoyed your video you explained it all so well. Would love to see your tips on using procreate, just downloaded it so could use any help I can get, kind of overwhelmed at the moment hard to know where to start.

[@stephenwelham]

how a bout doing a quick tonal sketch highlighting shadows midtones and highlights keep it very simple with just a basic layout to take a way complicated decieions enabling you to focus on the important parts

[@clintondavis3363]

I actually would have worked on your first effort, blend some of the foreground rock marks to soften the edges and reduce the business, boost the contrast in the middle shadow area, but leave enough light there to show detail. And use color repetition to unify. The blue is a very bold color - big that’s your style/ very identifiable. Like your redo though.

[@patio87]

Why does everyone use flat brushes with gouache, but mostly rounds with watercolor?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Water control. With watercolor you want to be hold a large amount of water & pigment. Gouache is highly sensitive to water, as it’s “supposed” to be used opaquely (if you use it diluted like watercolor you can ignore all advice). Flat brushes hold less water, therefore it’s easier to control the exact amount of water in each brush stroke

[@tessgarcia9]

What is that gold portable flat brush you use?

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Pro Arte

[@darina_ohiko]

❤❤❤

[@AditiNath1234]

👍👍