Watercolor VS Gouache Painting (with Grisaille)

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[@kkulppang]

I think the gouache gave the painting a very vintage pinup styled look! I love how softly the skin and hair blended together! Though, it was nice how the bird and blouse turned out with the water colors, very detailed looking and not as soft. I really enjoyed watching both of them develop into something beautiful. Great video, thank you!

[@HajraMeeks]

+kkulppang thanks for your comment and glad you liked the video and seeing the two versions develop!

[@kullenberg]

A lot of midcentury illustrations, if not most of them, were executed in gouache, so it checks out.

[@JayAntoinette]

Great demo and commentary. I was a little wary of sitting through a >10 minute video but each minute was filled with applicable content instead of just words. Very useful!

[@HajraMeeks]

+JayAntoinette Thanks! I try not to bore people, glad it works sometimes. :)

[@Ayaforshort]

It's hard to watch someone create something so beautiful with so much talent and know that people scoff at the idea of having an art decree or of aspiring to be an artist. What people like you do.. takes so much time to learn, so much talent , skill, and passion... Most people simply can't do what you can and they simply do not see the world the way an artist does to to create original work and skillfully translate it into being. Anyway I know this is just a demonstration of the two mediums and she is using another's artists work as an example, but I was just looking up the word *gouache* because I didn't know the definition and I stumbled upon this video. I just remembered how therapeutic creating art used to be for me and I wish I could spend all my time playing with different mediums. ☺

[@HajraMeeks]

Thanks so much, what a wonderful thing to read on a Monday morning!

[@berryberry96]

I personally think watercolor is very hard to use, and I love the solid gouache colors. Whenever I paint, I use gouache. But in your case both turned out beautiful!! I definitely like the rough edges in your watercolor painting, it seems to have much more personality!

[@HajraMeeks]

+berryberry96 yes, watercolor will give cool random feathery effects and when handled well can look just gorgeous, but I agree that gouache is lovely as well and much easier to use!

[@theartofwarren]

This was just what I needed. Very informative! Thanks!

[@HajraMeeks]

So glad to hear it, and you're very welcome. Wishing you epic painting adventures!

[@PassionPaint]

This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. I just bought a kind of beginners gouache paint set, and someone told me that its like watercolors. So I was like, why not just stick with watercolors then? Whats the difference? Perfect video.

[@HajraMeeks]

+PassionPaint :)

[@BudhagRizzo]

Excellent instruction! I've never heard of gouache until maybe a couple of days ago. Thanks for the explanation and the demonstration of the differences.

[@HajraMeeks]

Budhag Rizzo You're very welcome. Yes, I love gouache (opaque watercolor) as much as transparent watercolor. They can each do different things and by choosing one of the two for a particular project, any subject can be painted well.

[@BlackHayateTheThird]

Why not use both? I can imagine there'd be some difficulties, but I think there could also be a nice balance between the two

[@HajraMeeks]

I've used both in one painting together (most commonly by using gouache for highlights or corrections in an otherwise transparent watercolor piece, or doing a watercolor background with a gouache subject/foreground), but this is just a clear introduction to them separately so people can compare the two as different products with different properties.

[@BlackHayateTheThird]

@Harja I'd love to see some examples in your videos! I have water colour paints, but I'm completely self-taught. I'd love to see how these two types of watercolour painting can be used together

[@HajraMeeks]

Well, I'll be doing more in the future, but here are two examples where watercolor is used with gouache highlights: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmaQinSPjrSfabc kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIKud6OPp7-AgNE

[@LCNazarene]

Great instructional videos! I deeply appreciate your crisp, confident delivery - no long pauses, stammering, giggling, etc. I work primarily in water media and was pleased to discover your channel dedicated to watercolor and gouache.

[@HajraMeeks]

Seth Tidball Thanks, Seth! Yeah, I have a short attention span myself, and I don't like to watch videos with long, dead spots and very little useful information throughout, so I try to avoid those things in my own videos. And I guess my teaching ability also benefits from my having been a lecturer at a university for some years before I pursued being an author-illustrator full-time. Glad you like my channel!

[@karentorokartanddesign]

This is a fantastic demonstration of the differences in watercolor and gouache. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for posting. Well done!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Karen Wolcott Illustration thanks, how kind of you!

[@meghanbiedenbach6293]

they were both beautiful and well done! I think I prefer the gouache better however haha

[@HajraMeeks]

+Meghan Biedenbach thanks, you're very kind! It's different for different paintings, but I agree for this painting that the gouache side turned out better.

[@meghanbiedenbach6293]

You're welcome ^.^

[@enriqueguillen1597]

are you the megan biendenbach

[@Taka_Takata]

> It's different for different paintings I agree. Landscapes are an example where watercolor usually wins.

[@JennaDrawing]

This was an incredibly helpful video, and you're really talented! :)

[@HajraMeeks]

+Jenna Drawing thanks, glad you liked it!

[@chenchen4487]

I really like your videos which teach a lot of techniques and tips rather than just super fast speed painting. Your videos are of high quality.

[@HajraMeeks]

Chen Chen. Well, thank you ever so much! You are a viewer of high quality. :)

[@TJLubrano]

Such a great comparison! I use watercolours for most of my work and only used gouache and acrylics for adding more detail on top. This was excellent to see what a full piece looks like in both mediums. Thanks so much! ^_^

[@HajraMeeks]

TJ Lubrano You're very welcome! It was a fun video to do, and I'm glad you found it useful.

[@TJLubrano]

Ah yes! I was indeed thinking that you had fun shooting this and sharing your tips and tricks. That made it more enjoyable to watch, too. It wasn't a chore for you. :)

[@gretchenwilliams214]

I appreciate this demonstration. I have some gouache on hand, but haven't "figured it out". This was a great introduction. I also appreciated the application of the grisaille. I have been playing with this concept recently in my drawings. It really enlivens the simple drawing. So dynamic. The subsequent wash can be so simple as a final step. As a local teacher has said, "Gray does the work and the color gets all the praise." Thanks for doing this demo. (Seattle. January 2016)

[@HajraMeeks]

+Gretchen Williams what a fun and awesome comment to read! thanks! Yeah, values do get a lot of credit as far as painting techniques go, which makes sense given how effective well done values are. As another artist put it, "painting is like life: As long as you get your values right, the rest is easy!"

[@neryharnish1717]

I love both of them, very beautifully put together!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Nery Padron thanks, i love both mediums (watercolor and gouache) so I always want people to like both versions; I'm glad YOU do! :)

[@CrimsonNorway]

Beautiful work! I really love the gouache one here, especially the way you've done her hair and face. It really looks like one of the early 1900's prints in the way that the detail shows through and the colour choices. Wonderful :)

[@HajraMeeks]

+CrimsonNorway thanks! you're very kind, and I love that you're Weird Al, too. :)

[@Jefferdaughter]

+CrimsonNorway - You have a good eye! Gouche was often used for illustrations and artword produced for the print market.

[@CrimsonNorway]

Jefferdaughter Oh! I didn't know that, thank you- it's wonderful to learn new things! I would assume that the clarity, smoothness and controllability of the medium would transfer to print well.

[@vekkav3442]

You explained everything so well. Very clear and concise. I feel like I learned a lot.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Danielle E So glad to hear it! Good luck with all that you paint and draw. :)

[@freetolisten1]

This video was incredibly helpful! I am regularly a watercolor painter, but am really excited and more confident about trying gouache after watching this! Thank you!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Grace Diepenbrock Wonderful, and you're very welcome! Good luck on your painting adventures!

[@ACatherineDuthie]

This has helped me IMMENSELY; I'm an oil painter by trade, but I'm going on a trip and I need a medium that dries a bit faster. This video and your instructions have given me the confidence to invest in a new medium and give it a go. Thank you so much for this!

[@HajraMeeks]

A. Catherine Duthie So happy to help! Happy painting and traveling!

[@DB-zo5ng]

Wow. I was looking for an explanation of the difference - this is dead, solid, perfect. Great explanation, clear, concise and wonderfully demonstrated. Thank you.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Denis Bernicky you're very welcome. It's wonderful when someone appreciates the hard work that goes into a video like this one!

[@kendalchen]

I got a starter assortment of gouaches without realizing how hard it is to find actual instruction in the medium, and I don't paint in watercolors either, so this video is one of the most encouraging thing I've seen in a while!

[@HajraMeeks]

kendalchen I'm happy to hear that! Good luck with your painting, and I plan on doing more gouache videos as the several I've done so far have been so well received.

[@PossumPityParty]

Wow! I love all the information you covered. You certainly know your stuff! Great video.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Golighty678 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@nitnat1984]

Beautiful work! I've been experimenting with watercolors. It's a lovely medium, but working light to dark is really challenging! I ordered a primary color gouache set & I'm even more excited to try them out after seeing your videos!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Natalie Strickel how wonderful, Natalie! Hope you have fun with your gouache and glad I helped make the prospect more exciting. Yeah, watercolor is fun and gives lovely effects, but can be very challenging as well.

[@byakugan2173]

Your voice is very soothing.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Sophia V thanks! i've always felt I speak too fast to be soothing, but it's so sweet that someone thinks otherwise! :)

[@FarlyCreates]

New subscriber! Just started watching your videos last night, and I have to say, they are some of the most informative I have seen on KZbin. Thank you! I'm new to the watercolor world, so this is all very helpful.

[@HajraMeeks]

FarlyCreates Well, welcome to my channel! And I'm so happy you are finding my videos helpful! regards, hajra

[@Kelcreative]

This is so helpful and enlightening. Fantastic walk through as well, i will definitely be using your tips in the future!

[@HajraMeeks]

What a wonderful thing to read in the morning! Thanks so much, and so glad to be helpful! :D

[@ceciled624]

Good tutorial! I learned a lot from your comparisons of these two mediums!

[@HajraMeeks]

+cecile dougherty thanks, so happy you found this useful!

[@lorraineboucher7502]

Really enjoyed your video of watercolour vs gouache. What a clever way to demonstrate the differences! Thanks.

[@HajraMeeks]

Lorraine Boucher You're very welcome, Lorraine! Thanks for your sweet comment. :)

[@doodlingkiddo4913]

The gouache one is so pretty! 😃 I like the watercolour bird tho!!

[@HajraMeeks]

Daniel MnA Thanks! In my opinion, the watercolor one can be just as pretty, it's just the colors I picked were a unintentionally a bit too warm for this illustration, which is too bad--I hope it doesn't turn people off to the possibilities of transparent watercolor.

[@mattval9097]

What a great idea!. You are very knowledgeable and it shines through. I find your tutorials to be interesting and a trusted info. source. I now have to go watch your griselle videos. PRO! Thanks

[@HajraMeeks]

+Matt Val yay! What a sweet comment to see in the morning. :) hope you have have fun watching more of my videos, and good luck with your grisaille adventures!

[@quirky_trickster_dot]

I love watching people paint. As a child, I would watch Bob Ross obsessively. You have that same calming effect. I really think I could watch your videos for hours. I like to paint, but I find that when I try to do nature scenery, my colors are very vibrant. I know that may not be as natural, but it is just how I like it. I am nowhere as good as you though.

[@LithiumDinosaur]

Ah bob ross. That reminds me, he's on in 40 mins. :)

[@HajraMeeks]

+Bernadette MaryAnn Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Alice Butler) XD

[@HajraMeeks]

+K. Witt yes, also love how soothing Bob Ross is, I'm nowhere near as calming, trust me, but thanks for your kind comment. Vibrant colors look lovely and tweaking colors to add a personal mood or twist is exactly what artists are supposed to do, so good for you. :)

[@carlottaholman9481]

This was definitely helpful. I haven't had a chance to work with gouache and had wondered about it. TFS

[@HajraMeeks]

You're very welcome, glad to help!

[@samaracole903]

I really love this video. I'm new to the watercolor world and have really appreciated examples like this! :)

[@HajraMeeks]

+Samara Cole thanks a lot, I'm so happy to help introduce you to watercolor and gouache. Hope you have many fun painting adventures!

[@randygoff9420]

Wow, Truly Amazing, Your demonstration should be used around the world as the perfect way to demonstrate art technique . Your artwork is amazing, Your speaking is amazing, your looks is even more amazing.

[@HajraMeeks]

:D :D How extremely sweet of you!

[@katlillvis3169]

I know you posted this a while ago but THIS IS SO HELPFUL thank you so much for taking the time to create this!

[@HajraMeeks]

You're so very welcome, glad you found it useful. :D

[@renmuffett]

Gouache really looks like fun to use. I have only three primary's in this and have not yet tried them. I don't know why I never did. Tubes just sitting there.

[@jetw9522]

Very informative, thank you very much, Hajra! BTW, I really admire your courage of working on top of your laptop without worrying your ink will splash on it. Good job!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Jet W ha! thanks! I sort of have to work on my laptop when filming otherwise the reference on screen is too far away, and yes, a reckless attitude helps get that going...

[@wiggitywhacked]

i'm only starting to get into painting again. thank you for these videos, this has helped me so much. especially the making watercolors into gouache tip.

[@HajraMeeks]

wiggitywhacked yay! glad to be helpful. best of luck with your art journey. :)

[@3dskilldesign711]

wow you are a real talented artist .please do some digital painting video !

[@monique-176]

I loved it. Thanks for teaching these mediuns.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Monique de Moraes Thanks, your appreciation is most welcome!

[@chainsawkitten3766]

This is why I find watercolor such a challenge....I’ve always in mediums I’ve used worked dark to light....so hard to turn that around, much harder than I thought it would be. What about mixing these two mediums, using both? I’ve done a few WC paintings, and used gouache in some areas, like where I needed a touch of white, or wanted to highlight something.

[@HajraMeeks]

Yes, Gouache definitely can be used just for highlights at the end of a watercolor piece, people have done that for centuries.

[@christineschmidt1025]

Fun demonstration-thanks! I just got some gouache after using watercolor for about a year.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Christine Schmidt you're very welcome, and good luck on your gouache adventures!

[@prettynoose8497]

Very skilled! I just got frustrated with a painting I worked all day on, that was sucking really bad; so I tore it up, lol! But after watching this video, it was a good reminder that you only get better if you keep trying.

[@HajraMeeks]

Kim Cornell Thanks! Yes, practice does help. :) And don't worry, I've torn up my share of paintings and more, (and will probably keep doing that every now and again!), and some of them, looking back, I might have wanted to keep... :P

[@gfernandez9285]

Should always give finished work aging time before trashing it. We all have work we wish we would've kept. The best tip u give...keep practicing

[@ThatOldBiddy]

You did such a great job with this demonstration... Excellent... Thank you.

[@HajraMeeks]

+ThatOldBiddy you're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariteri15000]

Lovely work. Thank you for sharing it.

[@HajraMeeks]

+mariteri15000 you're very welcome! :)

[@bodhipeace]

This video was really needed. You found the niche for explaining gouache. I'm on to learn Grisaille (arg, those French!) See you on the flip side Hajra

[@HajraMeeks]

+Bodhi Rus :) Good luck with the gouache and grisaille! (yeesh, the both together are even more of a mouthful...)

[@uselesspace7899]

They both look great! I think I like the gouache one better.

[@HajraMeeks]

+uselesspace thanks! yeah, in this particular demo, I liked the gouache better. In this one, though, I liked the watercolor better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maW9fHWnjdJ8jrc

[@DistractedDaisy]

Just discovered you for myself.. Very Nice tutorial.. Thank you for sharing. I will be viewing you more often.. always wondered about gouache.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Pati Pena (Daisy Avenger) You're very welcome, and thanks for your kind words. Hope you enjoy my other videos and good luck with your watercolor and gouache endeavors!

[@WarrioressRising]

So helpful, will be trying Gouache.

[@HajraMeeks]

awesome, wishing you epic gouache adventures! here's a link to my gouache vids playlist if you want to check them out for more info: kzbin.info/aero/PLAMQu8Nf_JPUHlwX2po2Tlg60-adaIUXe

[@sandyacombs]

Great demo Hajra, I usually paint in oil but I love gouache. Thanks for the tips.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Sandy Combs You're welcome, Sandy!

[@craigpotter4056]

U Go Girrrrrl! Ypu explained the diff betwin wcolr & Gouache! THX

[@HajraMeeks]

Thanks, and you're very welcome!

[@craigpotter4056]

U nailed it girrrrrrl! So I subscribed

[@HajraMeeks]

awesome! 🎨✨

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Really enjoyed this...it's so nice to be introduced to you through Steve and Marty's live stream which I just watched. I'm intrigued by the grisaille technnique...Didn't know there was a formal name for it. I've also been a huge fan of Alphonse Mucha since the 80s when I studied costume design in grad school. Big fan of Erte, Art Deco, Art Nouveau periods as well...I've subscribed and look forward to viewing your videos. Cheers!

[@HajraMeeks]

Thanks so much, Liz! I had a ton of fun chatting with those two lovely gents last night. Welcome to my channel of Watercolor & Wizardry, lovely to have you subscribed! Here's a few vid links with an Erte study, Mucha studies, and a grisaille playlist in case you're interested: Erte study: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKXFomp3h6aKbdk Mucha studies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKmxiGavpb51rbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/n53MlmiPpbhopKc Grisaille playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLAMQu8Nf_JPVx9l7Mf3u6jYjvX_7fGCbX

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Thanks, Hajra!

[@lynkosmer3813]

Great video - I’m out to buy some gouache paint to give it a go ! I’m an oil painter, but I like the qualities of gouache - correctable, fast drying and good for fast plein air sketching!

[@HajraMeeks]

Thanks! And how fun that you are starting out in gouache--I think as an oil painter you will enjoy it immensely. Wishing you epic painting adventures!

[@greggibson6504]

Greetings from Utah. Terrific video. Thanks! Subbed.

[@HajraMeeks]

Wonderful, and welcome to my channel of Watercolor & Wizardry!

[@lauramansfield8109]

Great review, really appreciate it. Very thorough and good use of the time!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Laura Mansfield thanks! yeah, i try not to have any "dead space" in my videos and I find it so annoying in other peoples' videos. :p

[@badashly6768]

amazing. you are a phenomenal artist

[@HajraMeeks]

+BadAshly thanks, how kind of you!

[@debracarrier-perry7402]

Thank you! Very well done and informative.

[@HajraMeeks]

Debra Carrier-Perry You're very welcome, I'm glad you liked it!

[@Davy.J.Y]

It has been a very long time since i used Gouache, i think i will give it another try. Excellent artwork and video,,:)

[@HajraMeeks]

Thanks so much! Yes, gouache is great fun if you also enjoy transparent watercolor.

[@3ooth]

Your channel keeps me inspired .. Thank U🌻

[@HajraMeeks]

***** awwww...you're so sweet! thanks for keeping me motivated!

[@lucasbi]

Thanks for your compareson. Like it very much. Unfortunately we can't pick some things from watercolor and some from gouache. We must to choose. Well, maybe that's even better for ours creativity 😉

[@HajraMeeks]

you're very welcome! And, yes, I feel the same way, and the way I handle that is I use BOTH watercolor and gouache so I don't have to choose one! :D

[@moodyandtheartist]

What a great video!! I just stumbles across your channel and I'm so glad! You are very skilled and this was incredibly informative. I loved the hair, especially in the gouache portrait and would love a more in depth explanation of how you did this - but I'm about to check out your channel now so maybe it is covered elsewhere :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@HajraMeeks]

You're welcome and thanks, glad you like my channel. :D You can see me paint hair in numerous other videos with women, here are links to two of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-vaalspL93qNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/maW9fHWnjdJ8jrc

[@bevfromoz]

Thank you Hajra you are very talented 👍

[@HajraMeeks]

You're so very welcome, Bev! :D

[@csreiter]

Very helpful! Thank you for this video.

[@HajraMeeks]

You're very welcome, and thanks!

[@missyk2454]

Thank you so much for this, I've only just started with gouache and your video has been extremely helpful so thanks. ^___^ Your art is also beautiful, this piece reminds me of a etre style 1920's piece.

[@HajraMeeks]

+K Mocks Yes, I love the Art Nouveau style, and demo was done using an old flapper era Henry Clive pastel piece as a reference.

[@felix_culpa7777]

Its great to see people actually using gouache. Though I would use a little less water with it. But thats just me I guess. I prefer the paneled look. The great thing about going in more opaque is that you can use a wet brush after to blend out edges that you want soft. Gouache can be reactivated after its dry as long as the initial layer was at least 70% paint to 30% water. This is a great idea for a video though. I'm definitely subscribing! XD

[@HajraMeeks]

+Adam Lina thanks, glad to have a new subscriber! yeah, gouache is amazing in its versatility--it can be used thin to thick. Without the grisaille, the thick is best as you can achieve opacity and edge blending immediately. With the grisaille, it's usually smarter to build up opacity to make the most of the value under-painting.

[@m3lissr]

we have to use both because i think watercolor is good for blending (like on the moon) and guache is better for the shades (maybe)

[@HajraMeeks]

Well, you can use either watercolor or gouach by itself, or both together--all 3 options can make beautiful paintings.

[@rippy4freedom499]

Hi Hajra, I adore your style of teaching ! I just ordered two gouache sets from Holbein to learn some techniques. I did look at your favorite paint recommendation and it is next on my list after much practice and enjoyment. Best Wishes J

[@HajraMeeks]

Mistress JHolly Wonderful, and thanks for your sweet comments. Holbein is a good brand, too, as well as Sennelier, and both are more affordable than my favorite Schmincke. These are all artist quality paints and should give similar results.

[@rippy4freedom499]

Hajra Meeks Lots of excitement today my Holbein watercolor sets arrived today. I received the 18 set of 5 ml watercolors, the 18 set of 5 ml gouache and the 12 set of 15 ml designer gouache. I purchased Strathmore series 500 8 x 10 and 11 x 14 ready cut watercolor paper 140 lb because it was on sale ( $24 for 36 sheets total @ Blicks art supply). My hands are small so I decided to get a travel set of brushes Richeson Plein Air rather than use the long handled brushes I had that seem like whispy swords rather than elegant brushes to me, but I will feel my way around as I play. Thank you for the inspiration to try various techniques.. By the way, I liked your goat illustrations on your website, I am sure if you keep telling stories about lovely animals lots more will appear in your life. J and the pups, birdy friends and critters that play in Florida.

[@HajraMeeks]

Mistress JHolly Yay! I'm so excited for you! Hope you have all sorts of great painting adventures! I agree about short-handled brushes, I only have short handled brushes myself. Long handled brushes are more suited for oil painting rather than most watercolor. Yeah, I used to have pet goats and a rabbit and there were also birds and a fox and deer and a skunk that used to come by since I put food out when I lived in the hills near Yosemite National Park. It was a lot of fun having land and space and all those animals, they bring you so much peace. Again, best wishes to you and all your buds, and happy painting!

[@Gianemakeup]

From one artist to another, Bravo! Great instructions and amazing talent!!! What do you use for your tracing?

[@HajraMeeks]

Thanks so much, very kind of you! Well, I freehand draw my sketches on thin vellum and then they can stick around to be reused and transferred to thicker paper, you can see me explain the process here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnPLdImPpc5jesk

[@TheGalaxyWar]

this was heaps good, helped me out heaps, thankyou!!

[@HajraMeeks]

Jevith you're very welcome!

[@capbin146]

Interesting but as a watercolour person I thought how will you handle the face and bang edited, enjoyed learning about gouache. Apart from the sunburn I liked the wc. ps I am studying physics and history so was nice to read your comment. Thanks and best wishes

[@HajraMeeks]

+Big C Ah, a fellow physicist and historian in the making! Thanks for the kind comments and happy painting!

[@flutterbree]

I like the word "scumbly"

[@HajraMeeks]

+Flutterbree yeah, made up words are the best...

[@enriqueguillen1597]

dryish washed

[@HajraMeeks]

+enrique guillen XD

[@heatherwhitlock-shoppa8938]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@HajraMeeks]

+Heather Whitlock-Shoppa you're very welcome!

[@heatxtm]

nice video, really pleasing to hear you, i want to try gouache now because of you hahaha greetings

[@HajraMeeks]

+HeaTx Tm greetings! thanks a lot, hope you do try gouache, it's a lot of fun. :)

[@DotsNDaggers]

I have been experimenting with Water Colors, Gouache, and water soluable media to make backgrounds for animated cartoons that I'm going to make with anime studio.

[@HajraMeeks]

wow, that sounds amazing. you should share a video or image scan of that sometime. I've always wanted to make cartoons or stop motion movies--but, too many interesting things to put on a list and way too little time to do them!

[@DotsNDaggers]

Hajra Meeks I know just what you mean about way too many things, I have spread myself way too thin with several different hobbies,LOL I will share some work soon

[@xnagato666x]

Thats it putting the water color away and buying Gouache! This vid is awesome.

[@HajraMeeks]

xnagato666x thanks! Hope you have fun, whichever medium you choose. gouache really is easier to work with, but both watercolor and gouache have unique qualities. (Oh, and if you already have watercolor, just add zinc or titanium white to it to make it into a usable gouache. See details here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-copKdj5KlqNE or here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKWlXmp7f8Zoh80 Happy painting!

[@xnagato666x]

AHH! :D thanks for all the advice your great :)

[@Bluebuthappy182]

Nice little video. Very interesting.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Bluebuthappy182 thanks!

[@takeurtimeful]

I think it'd be cool to do mix media with these two, if say you like the way the mon looks on the water colour side, but you more like the face on the gouache side

[@HajraMeeks]

+takeurtimeful yes, i've done that before, and so have other artists. Using watercolor in some places and gouache in other areas is totally ok as long as you like the look.

[@BiancaHaeckDesigns]

Utterly beautiful! I always wondered how the grisaille effect works on skin tone (always been too afraid to try!).

[@HajraMeeks]

ArtOfBh1 Yes, people are more intimidating than other subjects. I suggest students try grisaille with botanical subjects, then birds, then other animals and people. Of course, it's all specific to the individual though. Thanks so much for your sweet comments!

[@jennhoff03]

Ok, I have a question. I just watched the video and loved it. :) I was looking at her hair, and I like that the watercolor side is more red and rich and warm, but I like the depth and detail in the in gouache side. It made me wonder... could you go back over the gouache side with red watercolor and make it more rich? Like, just a sheer, all-over, watery, red layer to give it some warmth? Or is it best not to mix the two mediums on top of each other? Would that mess up all the detail that you had in there?

[@HajraMeeks]

+Jenn Hoff well, you can put watercolor glazes under gouache paint (which can go over top), but putting transparent watercolor or gouache glazes OVER gouache usually smears everything. That's one of the few downsides to gouache--glazing doesn't work. If you want to glaze, you have to work in watercolors, acrylics, or oils. SO, if you wanted to make the gouache side hair redder, you'd have to do it the slower way, just patch in some redder hair over the top with gouache in an opaque layer, but not a watery glaze otherwise it'll smear or crack.

[@-sr4nq]

This was SO helpful

[@HajraMeeks]

:D :D so glad you found it useful!

[@gfernandez9285]

Great tutorial...when u can watch an 11 min video and not get bored u did a great job lol

[@HajraMeeks]

Gino Fernandez Thanks! Yeah, I get bored pretty quickly, so I try not to bore others. :p

[@daveeast9130]

Great work and explanation:)

[@HajraMeeks]

thanks so much. :D

[@Jefferdaughter]

An interesting and informative presentation; thank you! Not to disagree, but watercolor can be used with a drybrush technique using very little water. This is easier to do with tube watercolors than dry cakes, but watercolor can be used with very little water. Just a point of clarification to your excellent presentation.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Jefferdaughter no problem, appreciate your comment and I totally agree. I use watercolors with a drybrush technique as needed myself, as it's one the best ways to add details. Here's a video where I explain lot of watercolor techniques, including dry brush: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6evpZmtnKpsrrc

[@christophe7204]

When I started to draw I used watercolor, but now I have more experience I appreciate gouache for the colors and easy way to use them. We can erase any mistake furthermore scans do not like watercolor.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Christophe AUSTRUY all true. :)

[@roproart6529]

This was really useful thanks.

[@HajraMeeks]

you're very welcome, wishing you epic art adventures!

[@roepalmer3567]

this was so informative thank you!

[@HajraMeeks]

You're very welcome! :D

[@hinarasheed8656]

beautiful!

[@HajraMeeks]

Hina Rasheed thanks!

[@Misana]

Learning stuff. Thanks. Gonna subscribe.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Misana yay! Good luck with your epic art adventures!

[@slee5812]

Amazing video! Thank you

[@HajraMeeks]

J Pole You're very welcome!

[@sylviabeam4779]

I enjoyed this video but I have one complaint; you kept saying that you can't add white in watercolor. I use white watercolor paint all the time in my paintings!

[@HajraMeeks]

Sylvia Beam I use white for some watercolor paintings, too. This is just an intro to both transparent watercolor and opaque watercolor (gouache) separately. Couldn’t include all the mixed applications here of white gouache used as highlighting for transparent watercolor as needed-would have confused some folks. I discuss it in other vids.

[@judithsopher4711]

This is excellent. I have difficulty deciding when to use different media. I am presently favoring gouache as I find watercolor can go bad so easily with me and I enjoy being able to go back into a painting. How do you decide which media to use at a particular time?

[@HajraMeeks]

Judith Sopher Thank you, Judith. Well, watercolor and gouache are suitable for different subjects--a loose, washy, luminous subject (ex: stained glass, crystal, water and fish) will work with watercolor and a more opaque and solid subject would work better with gouache. Also, you'll find that many things can be painted very well in both mediums, like landscapes or portraits, etc. Experiment with both on small paintings (I've told students to just do postcard sized paintings if they are experimenting or to work in a small travel watercolor journal) and see what results you like personally, as it is a personal choice ultimately. Also, keep in mind that if you mess up a watercolor painting, you can turn over paper like Arches and use the other side, and if that goes south, you can just sponge off one or both sides with a clean, damp sponge and do an opaque gouache painting of anything over the top! This might help you experiment more. Remember, have fun!

[@judithsopher4711]

Hajra Meeks Thanks. For me, small paintings may go well but often fail when I try to paint larger. I know--keep trying.

[@HajraMeeks]

Judith Sopher Well maybe small paintings are where your strength is--I know I prefer small to large myself due to time and health constraints. (when I want really large pieces, I just have my smaller pieces printed out larger as giclee prints.) Maybe you'll find something similar, and maybe not. Above all, relax and have fun!

[@AnaMika-so2gn]

What editing program do you use? Also you got yourself a new subscriber!!

[@saltedcaramel9362]

I think she used iMovie.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Anamika C. i used imovie, and welcome to my channel, hope you enjoy my other videos!

[@AnaMika-so2gn]

+Hajra Meeks thank you!!! Also recommend Viva video

[@CookingWithCows]

Pretty sure in my 2$ primary school water colour box was a tube of white (sometimes even a tub, like the other colours). Why did you say you couldn't add white to the water colour? Is that a limitation that you set for yourself (like, the whites in those sets are not really water colours, so for the purpose of this video, you only used real water colours) ?

[@HajraMeeks]

+Cooking With Cows As I stated in the video, this video showed traditional watercolor and traditional gouache for intro instructional purposes. The traditional forms do not mix the opaque white with the transparent watercolors (this is still true for watercolor purists today). However, this video sets down rules for intro teaching purposes, and I also state in this and other videos that many artists mix the two (transparent watercolor + opaque white or other opaque gouache colors). You can use these mediums traditionally or non-traditionally, so mix or don't, it's up to you--this demo simply introduces the traditional methods.

[@SnowChildMi]

Can you combine the two mediums? I loved the translucent flutteriness of the bird on the water color but I liked everything else better on the other side, stylistically.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Winter Rose of course, as I said in the video, you can use both in the same painting in different areas as long as you like the final look. in my opinion, it would be tough to just do the bird, though--it might look out of place in an otherwise thicker, opaque painting.

[@SnowChildMi]

Your probably right. Thanks for the response. Not sure how I missed you saying that, I was probably just paying to much attention to the art lol. You are very good.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Winter Rose No worries, always happy to restate, it is easy to miss something in a dense video! you are very sweet, and I appreciate your comment!

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

Did you use graphite paper to transfer the design to water color paper or did you hand draw this? Thanks for the great comparison.

[@HajraMeeks]

Craftin Kate You're welcome! I don't trace as it weakens my drawing skills and stiffens up the sketch. I also dislike drawing and erasing too much right on watercolor paper unless the drawing is pretty simple as over-erasing on watercolor paper results in dirty paper and a muddy painting. SO, what I actually do is hand draw or "freehand" my drawing on a separate, thin piece of sketch paper or vellum, and then transfer that sketch to my watercolor paper. I don't use graphite paper to transfer my sketch, however, as it leaves streaks and too dark a line--I prefer to just draw on the back of a sketch with a small amount of pencil and transfer it that way. This sounds a bit involved in text, but it's really easy, I've shown the process in some of my other videos, like here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4OqipiYfbx3aZY hope that explains it. :)

[@burntflower9764]

What watercolor brand did you use? Beautiful!

[@HajraMeeks]

+BurntFlower Thanks! It's Schmincke watercolor.

[@belllavictoria]

Great video!! Very helpful

[@HajraMeeks]

+Victoria C thanks!

[@belllavictoria]

***** HI

[@belllavictoria]

***** GOOD I'M LISTENING TO DEATH OF A BACHLOR ON REPEAT

[@MatheusFerreira-mu6lu]

This was helpful. what gouache brand do you recommend for a beginner?

[@HajraMeeks]

Schmincke makes a artist grade and also student grade brand in tubes. If you like pans like I do, you can just buy cretacolor aqua briques and use those as gouache pans.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

The Great painter John Bauer,used to work in a combination of water colour and gouache.

[@HajraMeeks]

Yes, so did many other Golden Age illustrators, and so do many contemporary artists. I'm one of them--I use watercolor and gouache separately in some paintings and together in others.

[@Captain-Nostromo]

@@HajraMeeks watch Lars Lerin, a Swedish Aquarelle painter, not much can touch that

[@HajraMeeks]

@@Captain-Nostromo Not my type of art--I prefer Art Nouveau and Golden Age fantasy illustration and natural history, botanical realism

[@jamiekunz3761]

Thank you, very informative.

[@HajraMeeks]

+Jamie Kunz you're very welcome. :)