Swatching the Turner Acryl Gouache Japanesque 45 Colors Set

In this video I'm swatching the 45-colour set of Turner Acryl Japanesque Gouache (acrylic gouache). Let's take a look at them! If you like what you see, I've included a direct link to the paints on the Jackson's Art Supplies website below.
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[@notbroken4342]

Oh what beautiful colours. I have just bought myself a 12 set of colours in bright hues. Now I want some of the lovely muted colours.

[@CeruleanCzarina]

I think that you are going to love working in the Strathmore 500 Mixed Media Journal. I’ve tried a lot of different sketchbooks, and I haven’t found one with paper as nice as this one. It’s 100% cotton and handles all wet media extremely well for 90lb paper! I can even layer watercolor and it doesn’t pill, and my acrylic pages make me want to stop using canvas panels. I also love how my color pencils and Neocolor 2 look on this paper. The tooth is just right for my drawing media. You can also buy the 500 Mixed Media paper in sheets (90lb or 140lb) and rolls (90lb). I’m looking forward to seeing your work on it and hearing your thoughts!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I LOVE this sketchbook! As you say, coloured pencils and Neocolors work beautifully on it - the texture is just right. I'm so excited to use it more and experiment with different media in it. The paper is lovely.

[@hiimlolo4140]

Alright, you've convinced me- Turners will be my big art supply purchase if I decide to get into Acryla Gouache. I'm really loving those "light" pastel colors omg not having to mix a cute pastel. I'm also really interested to see exactly how you maintain your brushes during painting and after painting using Acryla Gouache if you even feel like making a nice video for us beginners/acrylic paint newbs. Thanks for swatching your purchase as always!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I agree with you about the pastel colours - they're gorgeous! This whole set is just beautiful. That's a great video idea regarding the brush care - I may film something like that!

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

@@NatashaNewtonArt maybe a video about all the differnt brishes you like to use,your favourite bands,how you like to use them,and how you maintain them,I know I ave tried new brush brands/types inspired by your reccomendations in your videos (matt)

[@ocean4763]

Ahhh I just started watching and already know it’s going to be a good one! Love seeing full sets like this, so satisfying 😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you - I hope you enjoy it!

[@akaErma]

Hello, yes, danger? Oh Natasha released a video of her Japanesque swatches? Don't mind if I do! Here's all my money, too!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha ha ha!

[@nokasukondhabhant5751]

The colors are all lovely.❤️👍 thank you.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Noka!

[@daisiesandsunflowers5587]

Wow! The range of colours here is so great, and I love how none of them seems too bright or strong against the others. I would love to get this set!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's a beautifully well-balanced set of colours! Lovely to work with too.

[@michelleseaton2417]

I sat on my hands for an hour lol, before ordering them.... Jerry's Artarama in the States, had Really nice sale on at the moment. I shouldn't have looked, but I am glad I did. They really look lovely to paint with.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Well done for getting them at that price! Much less than I paid. I hope you have a lot of fun with them!

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty- I love those paints. They're so smooth. I'm just beginning my journey with the water colors but I want to use those too. The colors are amazing.

[@debsllewelyn230]

Your swatches are like works of art in themselves! Such a lovely relaxing video xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thanks Debs, I'm glad you enjoyed it! xx

[@ricachu5640]

Yey! Finally Turner’s in your video! I’ve been waiting for this! Omg.. 😍

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Hope you enjoyed it! :)

[@ricachu5640]

@@NatashaNewtonArt super looking forward to your arts using the japanesque paints. 🥰

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@ricachu5640 I can't wait to experiment more with them!

[@catherineraper]

I love swatching videos, I’ve bought myself a set of the Holbein acrylic gouche to try. Those metallics look amazing!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I absolutely love Holbein Acryla Gouache! The colours are sublime.

[@LMuse9]

What a gorgeous color palette!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It's so beautiful!

[@MsJMac72]

.... 🌞 thank you for this Natasha. I've had a selection of the Japanesques on my wish list for quite a while. Nice to see how they perform xx

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'd highly recommend them! They're lovely to work with and the colours are beautiful. xx

[@thepoodledoodlepainter]

Lol..... as I was getting into bed looking for something soothing to watch, your video popped up and I shouted "Yeeeeessss" as I pumped my fist in the air! My hubby thought I'd gone mad!! Lol Another interesting video even though I don't really use acrylics, but I'm just experimenting with painting stones so you never know what supplies I may need in future!!🥰

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Aw, that's lovely and made me smile! I hope that you enjoy the video and that it relaxes you too. :)

[@phillblake6829]

I have them too! Great colours

[@lindyashford7744]

I have had this set a few years and love it. The colours are very harmonious together but lively as well. I bought some tiny containers with tight fitting lids as you can dilute them down quite well, with water and /or a touch of retarder. They kept very well for ages like this and I was able to stir them with a small old brush to get a good consistency. They are absolutely great to get very fine layers for instance to make gauzy or misty effects with some overlaid transparency. With the lovely range of pale lights and deep darks I have not used much white, if I wanted a tube I think I would order it direct from Japan rather than faff about waiting for it here, the last thing I ordered from there came super quick, websites here we still giving long delivery estimates, but that was earlier this year. Even very diluted they seemed to have a lot of adherence and the paint film seemed quite strong, the retarder plus water also acted as a thinner, making me more secure in how I use them. Would love to know whether the surface of Turners regular acrylic gouache works well with the Japonesque colours or if it is less matte/more shiny…

[@stephanie.kilgast]

They're such great paints ^^ I keep reaching for them in my sculptural work, glad you like them! I knew you'd like the colors!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I can imagine that they'd be great for sculptural work! The texture is really interesting.

[@ajburke8963]

Oooh, I really love that black purple, would love to see you incorporate that into a piece maybe as an alternative for payne's gray sometime.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That's a great idea!

[@kriksis]

Super exited to see your take on swatching this amazing Japanese turner Acryl Gouache! :)) Exited to start watching and see your thoughts!

[@chrissie4452]

I am glad you swatched it because nobody really review them. I love them, I have this set for three years now and still reach for these beautiful muted colours. I also use the Holbein’s, they really are fabulous. About this sketchbook, I think it’s now the tenth, I love the paper so much but I prefer the one with the soft cover, it lays completely flat.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yes, I noticed that too! There aren't many videos where people are using the Japanesque paints. The colours are so soft and gorgeous!

[@Cerydwyn87]

I now want these paints even more 😅 they look absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for taking the time to swatch them all out for us. I love all the greens, especially the pale green. It reminds me of the Malachite green from my Kuretake Gansai Tambi set. Regarding Turner suppliers, I believe Jackson’s is the only UK supplier. The Turner website has a page listing suppliers worldwide and Jackson’s is the only UK one

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I thought that this was the case! I noticed on Amazon that a lot of the listings are described as being 'Japan Import'. It seems that Jackson's is the only place we can really get our hands on them easily! (Although not so easily at the moment due to the supply chain issues!).

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

I knew you’d like these! This is the set I have. I also have their regular acrylic gouache.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I love them! And I really like the texture too. :)

[@rayne6737]

Yes, I'm commenting before the video. I have 12 of these. I LOVE some of these. They are all good but some are just so perfect like Deep Red, Red Purple, Black Purple, Green Light and Yellow Green. Can't wait to see more because trying to decide from the colors as they are on the site is really kind of difficult. I got so excited when I saw this video, lol! Ut oh, me thinks I'm just going to have to get them all!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They are truly such gorgeous colours! I hope the video helped you to see what they actually look like in reality, as it's really hard trying to choose colours from the digital 'swatches' on colour charts online. :)

[@chloegrl1366]

I read somewhere these can be used on different surfaces.....these are really beautiful. Thx for a great review!!!

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

The blues and greens look soooooooo pretty together! I'm not a fan of acrylic gouache (yet) but I do love those colors :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

The colours are so gorgeous. I love acrylic gouache for its layering ability and the textures I can create with it. :)

[@herrmosa918]

i just got this set of paint. looking forward to experiment. i hope to see more videos you painting with these paints.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I love them so I'll definitely show more paintings I'm making with them in future videos. :)

[@kriksis]

Im watching this right now and it is so lovely to see all 45 colours! I got used set and I am only now learning that it was mix of set 1 and set 2. That light green is gorgeous and now going in to my wish list! I also got dried up black green colour so it is nice to see how that is actually looking. :) Exited what you will do with these colours!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I watched your video of the Japanesque swatching very recently! If you've seen my most recent Artist Vlog, you'll see your swatching video actually playing on my laptop while I work at my desk (I also put a little note on the screen that was your channel!). I enjoyed it so much and it made me even more excited to try these colours. :)

[@kriksis]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Hello Natasha! I rewatched your most recent Artist Vlog. Ah thank you so much for mentioning me, thats super sweet of you! I'm so happy you liked the video!

[@annaguettabi3974]

A couple of centuries ago, the word “green” didn’t exist in Japan. All greens were shades of blues. Just a fun fact :)

[@omgtabbyOG]

This is a pretty typical phenomenon across lots of language! Hence the word 'grue' to explain it :)

[@fuzzydragons]

supplies problems are effecting so many things right now, food, clothes and yep art supplies. there are so many reasons behind the issue, and no quick fix for the problem. great colours in the set, lovely greens to use (my favourite colour 😀)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

So many nice greens in this set!

[@SN-sz7kw]

Oh it’s been on my list for a loooong time. Finally ordered a few singles. May very well end up with the whole set. Ages ago I purchased a few of the Holbein antique watercolors. Loved them and have regretted not buying a whole set as they later discontinued them! 😢

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Antique watercolours! I haven't heard of those before but they sound interesting.

[@cheryrobertson2735]

I like both

[@michelleseaton2417]

Well, these are cool!! And I will live vicariously through your videos and sit on my hands and not buy anything new. However, I did go looking for your white and Amazon US has 100ml white available for $13.99 a tube.

[@tlembro]

I’m watching this for the second time…i got these for Christmas. On Amazon US they have the large white tubes 20ml/40ml and 100 ml! They also have 250ml pouches!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Have fun with them, Lynn! Such a beautiful colour selection.

[@sailorfan86]

The Lilac, Black Purple, Blue Grey, Pale Lilac, Olive Green & the Dark Brown are of interest to me. The Metalics look nice.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They're all so gorgeous! I mentioned that I really liked a specific few in this video, but honestly they're all such beautiful colours.

[@sailorfan86]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Yes they are.

[@leslierobertson385]

I remember being rather bemused by the colour names when I started using Turner's acryl gouache. Eg, "pale green", "light green", and "green light" are all different colours, and there are two distinct colours called "grayish purple", etc. A little more imagination in naming wouldn't go amiss! 😃 But I do enjoy working with them! I do fine lines and details so the rougher Japanesque paints aren't always the best for that though. Don't know if you have a "sta-wet" palette but it works wonders for the fast-drying acrylic gouache paints.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ha, that's funny! :) I tend to spritz my Holbein acrylic gouache with a little water on the palette and it seems to work well, keeping it wet for long enough for me to use it, but stay-wet palettes are a great idea.

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@NatashaNewtonArt There's also retarder to buy! Plus, I would want to try making my own simple stay-wet-palette with a dishcloth, a baking paper and a flat plastic jar. I've seen it recommended online and can't really spot the difference between that and a ready made one ☺️

[@nafordebi]

At least you had the holbein white, I hate acrylic because of the shiny-ness I ordered 39 all dimmed out colors and pastel-ie colors a couple that they didn’t have in these pastel and dimmed out colors they were on a great discount price 3.99 each 20 ml tube, usual at the art store which I use usual price is over 6.99 a tube and list price around 13-19$ a tube so I hope I like them because that’s a lot of money , I also bought 42 items that were 30% off at art snacks shop, no boxes but items that I will definitely use, I put back one color feeling regret at the moment , oh I also got the 2 fixatives for brush and pencil, that I didn’t buy when I bought the powder and paper texture fixative so now have all I need with mediums for pastels I’m looks forward to trying soft pastels I’m excit d to try

[@napinthesun6653]

Another lovely art haul! I look forward to testing some of the gouache you mentioned! Recently I found that I ran out of watercolor paper, so can you recommend some of the brands? I want to hear your opinion regardless of the price :)

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

One I'm really enjoying at the moment is the Fabriano Artistico cold pressed 640gsm. It's super thick and the quality is amazing - it's not cheap but not expensive either. I buy it in large sheets from Jackson's. I also like the Canson Heritage cold pressed paper. Hope that helps!

[@napinthesun6653]

Oh great! Thank you for your suggestions :)

[@SkywalkFPV]

Interesting! I wonder if there is a difference between normal white vs mixing white? Most boxes come with normal white.. I assume we use normal white for highlights and that it can also be used for mixing but if so, why is there a separate 'mixing white' available?

[@staciemartinez]

Hi Natasha - the strathmore soft cover mixed media sketchbook will lay flat - I love mine!

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ooh, thanks for letting me know! Is it the same paper as the hardback version because I'm loving it?!

[@staciemartinez]

@@NatashaNewtonArt Yes! 90 lb ! WIth the exception of Moleskine and Talens Art Creation, I always prefer a soft cover so that I can lay it flat. You just have to push on the inside spine a little to get it there but it works!

[@chrissie4452]

@@staciemartinez Yes, I also prefer the soft cover that really lay flat 😊

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

@@staciemartinez Thanks Stacie!

[@rennley_9233]

hi Natasha! thank you for this wonderful video - it was beautifully filmed and informative. i just bought the first set (the set of 24 with the orange label) and have been researching them like crazy because i can't wait for them to arrive! such a beautiful color selection. i did have one question -- when you wash out your little ceramic dishes after the paint has dried, does the paint come out okay? i'm assuming it's a bit like regular acrylic that sort of peels away?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Thank you so much - I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the video! What I tend to do is to put a little bit of water in the ceramic palettes, let it sit for a few minutes, and then the paint peels away by itself. :)

[@amberrundell]

Do they have their own website? I could see the light silver one being nice for like stars and moons,I really like these colors very nice and I love that they come with metallics.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm pretty sure they do! There are more colours in the Japanesque range - 69 in total I believe.

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

This is a great set of colours,and it's great you could create smaller sets of colours from the set. I deciced to take the plunge and order a set! the metallics were what decided it for me,I loved the colours in those nine paints (as you know I love metallics) but that set of nine colours really appealed to me. The regular colours also to me have some retro looking colours too which I like. I will use them for the 'Huevember' challenge next month.I agree that overall the colours in this set do make a versatile working palette.I love that they come in the smart black boxes too that also appealed to me.I think the fact they have a slight texture will make them great for mixed media work too I think this is a good mixing set too. I could see you creating the markings on your birds with the metallics from this set,think that would look amazing.I think these will work great on the Fabriano Artistico paper that you (as I do too) like to use. Swatching is always such a lovely way to spend time almost meditative. (matt) P.s my Flexi spot desk is arriving this weekend!!! so excited to have this for my studio,I know it really will benefit me health wise and creatively too,thank you again for inspiring me to go for this investment in my future creative well being.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I feel that there's so much I could do with this set! I'm so glad that you've purchased it too. I hope you enjoy experimenting with it! And that's fantastic news about the Flexispot desk! I'm loving mine and I find that I'm spending a lot of my time standing up to paint now; it's helping my circulation for sure. I can feel the difference already.

[@avirtualcanvas7584]

@@NatashaNewtonArt I think once I'm fully recoverd from my spinal surgery this desk will really benefit me,in much the same way it is helping you healthwise,when I paint at my easel I stand,so having a standing desk seems like a sensible idea.I love the fact the metallics in the Acryla gouache set are earthy colours as you point out in the video,and that appealed to me and like you I feel I could do a lot with the set.Craig says he was happy to pay some money towards the desk as he can see how much it will help me in the long term Bless him,don't we both have amazing partners supporting us! so blessed to have Craig in my life,as I'm sure you feel the same about Dominic.

[@peteinuk]

I ordered the holbein sample set from Jackson's - I have never used acryl gouache before but I am curious about the velvet like texture you seem to get in your art? I work similar style to you though I paint little lighthouses instead of your little houses - I have always used watercolour paints. They are very beautiful Natasha! Also Can you recommend an opaque white pen for moon and stars that will cover over acrylic gouache? Ad

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I hope that you enjoy working with them! I always use a white Posca pen - it layers beautifully over acrylic gouache.

[@peteinuk]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thank you I ordered a posca with the gouache hoping it will be effective - glad you agreed with my choice!

[@EugeniaLoli]

I have had this since 2016. The metallic ones, and a couple of the normal ones, separated after 2 years, with all the binder coming out before the color came out of the tube (extreme separation). The rest survived fine. So use them while you can.

[@mydogeatspuke]

Can they not be mixed back together whilst in the tube? I'm yet to see a paint that can't be mixed back up after separation.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm pretty certain that these can be mixed back together in the tube, either by massaging it (that sounds weird, ha ha) or getting a cocktail stick and stirring it whilst in the tube. I've had other paints that do this and you can usually save them!

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

Had to check how long the video is, happily skipping Netflix tonight! 👍🏼👍🏼 🧡

[@AlyonasWatercolourCreations]

That Deep Pink looks quite unique! 🧡

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, thanks Alyona! :) And the pinks in this set are * *chef's kiss* *

[@xizhouxie6192]

I'm not familiar with acrylic gouache. How is it different than regular acrylic paint that's opaque and matte like the new golden flat colors?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I haven't used the new Golden flat paints - I should imagine that they're quite similar to these, to be honest!

[@saiymamunni1247]

May I ask, where did you purchase the small circular mixing palette

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

It came from Jackson's - there's a link in the description underneath the video! Just search 'ceramic palettes' and it will come up. :)

[@saiymamunni1247]

@@NatashaNewtonArt thank you!! ♥️♥️

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

can you get large flat coverage with these paints? I like the idea of the gritty texture and earthy tones but since I have a more graphic approach, I do wonder...

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Yes, definitely! Acrylic gouache paints are great for that.

[@inkyfingers1045]

Is there a reason u don't use strait from tube to prevent waste? I see some people do that.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I guess because I'm used to painting with tubes and I'd generally squeeze it out onto the palette - I totally could have swatched in the way you've mentioned (straight from the tube). That's a good idea!

[@akaErma]

I'm in the US and the only Turner Acryl titan. white I could find anywhere online was *250ml* pouch on Amazon. I got it anyway because if I'm going to use that much of any shade it's going to be that one, but I feel your pain trying to find anything more sensible.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

That will hopefully keep you going for a while! ;)

[@akaErma]

@@NatashaNewtonArt hopefully!

[@nancypalmer6729]

I get my Turner supplies from Jerry’s Artarama in the US; I don’t know if they ship to you.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I'm not sure whether I'd have to pay a customs fee, which might offset any savings?

[@nafordebi]

what are the little white paints that you use as pallettes ? are they pallettes?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

They're stackable ceramic palettes from Jackson's. I love them and use them all the time!

[@MummyBrown]

Has anyone used these in Mixed Media work? How well do they play with wax based colored pencils?

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I tend to use them on their own, or mixed with Holbein acrylic gouache so I couldn't say, but I'd be interested to find out too!

[@nafordebi]

i'd buy the japanesque in reg gouache, actually i'd buy this one and just add matte medium actually this is matte isn't it? so i would but it's an investment

[@sandjune2753]

Natasha have you actually done any painting in this medium yet ? Its okay to swatch but in answer to your question it is easier to make that choice once you see how the medium is on a picture.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I have! I use it all the time and combine it with my Holbein acrylic gouache too. It's one of the mediums I use most often in my work. You can see examples of some of my work on my website and Instagram (there are links in the description underneath the video). Hope that helps!

[@firdyk]

This swatching session went by so fast where did the half hour go.

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Ah, that's nice to hear! :)

[@StephanieLMedina89]

What does japanesque mean

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

Having a Japanese style. :)

[@susanhepburn6040]

Natasha, it's not Jackson's fault about the supply issues - it's a combination of consequences of Brexit, Covid and the massive shortage of drivers. It's also obviously not just art supplies, either. ☹️

[@NatashaNewtonArt]

I know, I'm not blaming them! They can't help the difficult conditions at the moment. And we've noticed the same thing at the supermarket too.