Why Gouache Is Easier Than You Think-Debunking the Biggest Myths

[@creativecolours2022]

Hi Cecile! I was trained to paint with gouache back in my student days and then I switched to watercolors that is my favorite medium. So I can confirm that you are right when you say that gouache is a completely different medium on regard of its handling and properties. Gouache is very versatile and forgiving medium and due to its opaqueness it is easier to scan photograph and reproduce and that is the reason why it was in the past the favorite medium of poster, magazine, cover or packaging illustrators. The main disadvantage of gouache is that it can't be worked in transparent layers and so the final artwork or illustration might lack the depth of colour that gives super realistic results. You can get super realistic results with gouache too, if you know how to work with it, but it is double the work and way more difficult.

[@ChantelleArts]

gouache is such a versatile medium, I love how you can use it like both acrylic and watercolour 🥰

[@CecileYadro]

And even like oil painting!

[@claritzairosario68]

You are very true about the gouche "is an opaque watercolor" it's not! I'm a watercolor Artist, and when I start with gouache...OMG! It was so hard, I have to delete my hardware from watercolor 😅 and change my mind, to understand gouache! I'm still learning, and I love it so much! I preferred gouache than acrylics for sure! They're versatile, it looks beautiful and the same you said, you can re work the areas always you want it! 🥰 thank you for clarifying all the myths of the gouache 😊

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@rosemattaliano3997]

thanks very much! i am gouache artist of 30+ years. it is my favorite medium. so i love to hear from other gouache artists!! ❤

[@CecileYadro]

Wonderful!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

im using Gouache as watercolour in urbansketching...initial layers and if i do mistake than go light over dark with its opacity....its so versatile as you had mentioned.

[@CecileYadro]

I do that too but for portraits

[@arcuda2001]

i'm biased too lol love gouache!! ( and i have been watercolorist for most of my adult life) .. i still love my watercolors, but gouache opened a whole new world of expression for me 😬😬😬thx for this video, cecile!!❤ norakag here 👍👍👍

[@CecileYadro]

Thanks for your support Nora!

[@lcarolc03]

Always enjoy your enthusiasm and expertise in gouache.

[@CecileYadro]

Thank you very much!

[@judithutter1924]

As a long time watercoloist I’m venturing into gouache. One question in my mind is that I have heard and read about how layering is difficult . As you will work up the under layer when painting another color on top. Can you layer without disrupting the color underneath ?

[@CecileYadro]

Sure! Watch this video to find more: This Hack is CHANGING Gouache Layering kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2fahHR_qdaqmpY

[@khairakadri]

Thank you for sharing thing information i just started learning painting with gouache and i completely felt in love with it . I still have difficultys using it but thanks to you i found out your channel

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annegretstaiger3428]

Thanks for this very good introduction. I have been playing with gouache for two months now. And your tutorial have helped me realize what i did wrong. I have used gouache for the most part very diludet, mostly because i dont want to rinse paint the drain thaz is legt over on my paletze. I do like this diluted effect of gouache as well.

[@CecileYadro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizleiart]

Thank you Cecile, for reminding me that I must return to gouache sooner rather than later! And I certainly discovered that it's not always opaque. 😅

[@CecileYadro]

Have fun!

[@stelaminako]

Thanks for your videos!❤ I am still suffering with guache, but it is my goal to be as confortable with it as i am will watercolors and pencils. Which medias can you use on top of guache?

[@CecileYadro]

Watch this video maybe: Best and Worst Mediums to add on gouache - feat. Inktober 2024 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3yvkHePfsRsnNU

[@HeavenlyBrujo]

Thanks a lot, I've been painting with watercolor and I'd love to try gouache. Can I use the same brushes that I use for watercolor?

[@CecileYadro]

Yes, and no. I mean the gouache won't damage them, but some watercolor brushes hold too much water for gouache. You could watch this video to find more about gouache brushes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJe8ZICdobSbr7s

[@I.K.2013]

would you recommend the MIJELLO MISSION Titanium Class Gouache? do you try it ?

[@CecileYadro]

I can't tell, I haven't tried it...

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Very impressive video...thanks cecile👌

[@CecileYadro]

Glad you liked it!

[@suzanneboily5224]

Love gouache

[@CecileYadro]

😃

[@pktdbgnzwl]

Yes I have seen also that people coming from water color treat it like water color and they just water it down. I wonder why not just continue use water color instead of guoche it's cheaper.

[@CecileYadro]

so true!

[@rejihime7380]

i want to learn gouache's learning curve

[@CecileYadro]

Did you try my gouache bootcamp in the video description?