Working through Mistakes: Avocado Lemon Still Life Gouache Tools & Painting Demo

[@Sam34292]

I love that saying about how you can always pull the nose up. I did that today. Saved a work that I really like.

[@arleebean]

Oh man, I learned so much from this video! I love how you shared your insight as to why you made the choices you did in relation to light and color saturation and things. I also have massive appreciation for the kid markers and sippy cup in the background. ♥

[@JaredCullum]

arleebean hahaha yea- they make it tough to find time to work but we do what we can :)

[@arleebean]

We've got a couple of them running around here too, so I totally understand that!

[@AafkeVultink]

Mine is older than the sippycup. LOL. But when he was younger he had his own set of supplies that were dupes so I wasnt freakingout all the time,hehe

[@silpheedTandy]

i like when pros show their mistakes

[@MossieLeZurche]

That paper towel is a great tip! I think that's gonna help me alot more now.

[@JaredCullum]

MossieLeZurche thanks for watching! :)

[@totallynotspooked]

I thought the same thing! I'll definitely try it out. 🎨 Thanks a lot 💕💕

[@ades.3327]

I thought the same! Such a great idea.

[@pennydillon18]

Do you put a spray varnish on Gouache Paintings?

[@beckyhofer4328]

You are an excellent teacher. Not ever haven’t been formally trained. I don’t always know all of the terminology , but I can figure it out if I stay with it. Thank you for this. So helpful.

[@AnnabelHudson-d6t]

Loved this, so interesting and helpful, thank you!! Annie : ))

[@rowanewideh2480]

Im into obnoxious but consistent youtubers but im glad i watched this because its really calming

[@aravindnair2031]

you're just great to listen to while I'm painting. You should consider voice over work too. Also this was very informative, I love how much you enjoy painting, lot of times I get obsessed with painting itself, and never really enjoy painting. I should focus more on what it is I"m looking at, how much fun it would be to create those qualities on paper with paint.

[@JaredCullum]

Aravind Nair thank you! I’m in the works of coming up with a podcast of sorts that will have a video element. I’ll have more info on that as it comes togetherz thanks for watching! :)

[@aravindnair2031]

@@JaredCullumnotification bell's on and my fingers are crossed!

[@carolryman1097]

Thanks. Gives me hope to see artist's have problems and see them work through it and take risks.

[@JaredCullum]

Carol Ryman oh yea! We are all in this together :) thanks for watching

[@tharchandran3709]

You're so humble and skilled. I'm glad I watched this video.

[@JaredCullum]

Thar Chandran thank you :) I appreciate you watching. :)

[@ashleyevans3330]

Awesome work!!!!

[@MeowMeowKapow]

This video is GREAT. Seriously! I’ve been taking people through my gouache learning process in my vids and the way you used this paint really resonates with me. I used to be a big fan of oil painting, and I immediately recognized a lot of similarities in how you paint with gouache as I did with oil (like laying down a tonal sort of sketch in the background) and this makes me really excited to apply these ideas in my next series of experiments!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve learned so much from this video, not only from your voiceover and from your inclusion of your own trouble shooting, but also from simply just seeing this piece happen. Man. I’ve got to watch more of your stuff.

[@JaredCullum]

Meow Meow Kapow cool! Thanks for watching! I just posted another gouache demo of a creek. Yea! Messing with oil and casein really opened up gouache for me. It made me les timid with it. I will check out your videos! I’d love to see your growth and the lessons you’ve learned.

[@sharonsteinbis7247]

I like the use of the alizarin crimson!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Thank you so much! I am a watercolor painter and am interested in trying gouache, your videos are helpful. I don’t have the budget to try oil but I love how versatile gouache is

[@JaredCullum]

Cianna Coleman thank you for watching! I’m here if you have questions getting into it! :)

[@Sandrinesgallery]

Beautiful painting and interesting info. Thank you for sharing.

[@JaredCullum]

sandrinesgallery thank you for watching :)

[@chanistanley8554]

I really enjoyed this. I like how the lemon has a wonderful transparency to it.

[@JaredCullum]

Chani Stanley thank you! I appreciate you watching. :)

[@chanistanley8554]

@@JaredCullum I appreciate you uploading :D

[@waltpierluissi2301]

Jared, I started with OIL's back in the 1970's when I was studding with Maestro Azaustre down in Puerto Rico, then I learn on my own acrylics and in 2009 I stated with Watercolors, and then I was in Love with it. But today I have found that gouache is actually an interesting medium, but I only uses it with my watercolors to accent things in my painting, it works fantastic. By the way thanks to your videos I have created some ideas for my traveling boxes too... I can't wait to learn the technique to create my very own metal box for my watercolors....

[@JaredCullum]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@Daliena]

Great video! The papertowel tip to keep paint moist is awesome - been struggling to keep my gouache moist and I use MGraham as well. One suggestion for your consideration - the angle of the video. Your hand gets in the way a lot and covers up the painting and how you apply paint sometimes. Another angle would make the video even better and easier to watch.

[@JaredCullum]

daliena thank you! Thanks for watching. You’re 100% right. I was watching jensheart videos and she mentioned if you paint right hand “of course don’t film from that side” and I was like “ooooooohhhh duh” hahaha so now I try to always record out of the way. I’m still new and learning with every video. I’m not good at filming/editing so I’m glad people are patient with me. :) thank you

[@elsa_draws_stuff]

Dude your channel is saving my sanity why didn't I find it before today? Now I have the courage to open the box of gouache I got for Christmas! Thank you for your honest explanations!

[@JaredCullum]

Elsa Wahlstrom aww- listen Elsa- that warms my heart to read. Thank you and thanks for watching. I’m here if you have questions. Check out pixelpchan, Lena Rivo and James Gurney on here for more inspiration. Also mike Hernandez and heather Martin on Instagram, if you have it. :)

[@Jeanne88B]

Very helpful info!

[@altarism]

Oh wow Im glad this showed up on recommended, I learnt so much from this. Love the style of it.

[@JaredCullum]

606 Defender of Justice thank you! I’m glad you got something out of it!

[@JazCapri]

Loved this so much! The speed is perfect, cuz I can still see what you’re doing. Watching your stuff always make me want to experiment more with gouache

[@JaredCullum]

JazCapri awesome! I always worry about that. I never know if I should do regular speeed but cut out steps or fast motion. I figure- with the fast you can adjust your KZbin settings to slow play and it’ll be almost regular if you want to see it that way.

[@pegkitcher6084]

Hello Jared! I've been gouacheing for about 6 months now and discovered your videos today - they're so brilliant!

[@JaredCullum]

Phoebe Kitcher cool! Thanks for watching, Phoebe! Hope you’re loving it. It took me a while to get the hang of gouache. I sorta gave up for a bit and then only used it to fix watercolors. But I learned a ton from Pixelpchans video sketching asparagus with gouache and it inspired me to pick it back up and I totally fell in love. Good luck with it! I’m here if you have questions. :)

[@karmasarts3127]

I have watched this video maybe 6 times already. I learned a lot from this. Thank you!

[@JaredCullum]

Karma’s Arts aww :) that warms my heart

[@IrwinPeraltaArt]

Great tip on having (2) pools of white to always have a fresh white in reserve.

[@das_maller]

this video is so great i keep coming back to it from time to time to remind myself basic important stuff about gouache. its trickier than i thought but practive makes perfect, amiright? thanks for your work sir!

[@JaredCullum]

Michael Rook awesome! Thank you for watching! I’m always around if you have questions!

[@kendalchen]

2:48 - this is already soooooo helpful. I will be rewatching this to see if I can make any measure of peace with the gouaches I was once *convinced* I needed, forgetting that procedural stuff with paint is way scarier than pencil. But it would be so nice to create stuff that has color.

[@JaredCullum]

kendalchen it can be but you’re off to a good start. Most of painting is drawing with value temperature. Color complicates things so I wouldn’t worry about it for a while. If you get solid with value and drawing you’ll piece color together quickly. You could always get a small watercolor kit and make a little safety net of a painting first. That’s how I started with gouache. Mostly watercolor with pen lines and highlights- then gradually getting used to just gouache. It was a big step to stop using black ink lines for my sketches with color. Let me know if you have questions! :)

[@honeybunny5325]

So informative.I cant wait for my gouche paints to arrive as ive never used gouche.I also listen to classical music whilst watercolour painting.

[@JaredCullum]

Honey Bunny thank you! Good luck! It takes a couple tries to understand working with it but it’s worth the effort.

[@elliremenillej]

Amazing! I was always afraid to try out gouache. After watching this video, I will purchase my first set of gouache paints to experiment on!

[@JaredCullum]

Merl awesome!! Go slow and go easy on yourself. It’s a difficult learning curve to get used to handling it. I’m here if you have questions. Remember you can layer thicker over thinner (using less water) you can also use it on top of watercolor if you want to set yourself up first. Good luck!! I had a hard time starting but stuck through and still struggle to control it although I really enjoy the medium.

[@elliremenillej]

@@JaredCullum thanks so much! Will do my best!

[@tashaq2954]

This video was wonderful, thanks so much for sharing!

[@JaredCullum]

Tasha Q thank you for watching! :)

[@bchaveztx]

Wow, the damp paper towel tip is FREAKING AMAZING. I never would have thought about that. Thank you so much! Def thumbs up and new Sub!!!

[@JaredCullum]

Benny Chavez thank you! :)

[@TheJesMagic]

This is absolutly brilliant! I usually only work with transparent watercolors but use white gouache for some additional highlights. I now got a full set from Schminke so I am starting tomorrow with my first full gouache. I picked up some great concepts here!

[@JaredCullum]

Jes Hansen awesome!! You’re gonna love it but be patient with the learning curve. I came from watercolor too so be careful not to use too much water. It’ll pick it right back up if you do. If you step gently and build “fat over lean” as oil painters say, you’ll love it

[@TheJesMagic]

I am really looking forward to it! I shared my studio with an oil painter for quite some time so I kind of know the proecess he used I hope this helps!

[@MDCampbell]

Beautiful work on this, Jared! I worked with gouache for many years, but haven't touched it in about 20 years! This really makes me want to jump back in!

[@JaredCullum]

M.D. Campbell awesome! I hope to see what you do with it should you dive back in :)

[@amenm18]

Absolutely stunning

[@JaredCullum]

aaminah mulla thank you! And thanks for watching

[@alexpieniazek7493]

Awesome sketch and process! I'm so happy that I found your channel! :D

[@JaredCullum]

Aleksandra Pieniążek cool-thank you! Let me know if you have questions or if I can help you with painting in any way :)

[@AafkeVultink]

I am currently having a gouache phase. Using schmincke's hks designer gouache, wich I Totally am Geeking about quality wise :P what I love of knowing the different mediums is the privilege of knowing that one screwedup paper block purchase can work awesome for gouache. Specially when you work with primarely wc paints, that is a real blessing. The fact that thinner 200 grams of paper is not an issue is making me go jay over this product ( I have a canson jumbo block that was unemployed so far lol) but that concept of having an idea in your head and not worry as much as with wc is really freeing. Well for me it is anyways. I love how you call it a sticky layer. Thats how I refer as well. if you have acryllic gouache you can dry between layers to prevent smudges.

[@JaredCullum]

A .Vultink I totally agree about the paper! :) I love Schmincke. They’re a great brand and I’ve emailed with their reps and they’re so kind and helpful. Great brand. I wish they were more readily available locally. I used to order them online but I burn through so much for illustration I switched to daniel smith so I could get it locally.

[@AafkeVultink]

I am blessed to live on the german border ( well on the dutch side, its a five minute drive,haha ), so schmincke is widely available and on a decent price for 4 euro per tube. But if you want a more local contact try the local distributor: their sales department will often be more helpful - specially if you want to do a review- than HQ though their marketing team is really awesome for when you have product questions. A Local shop cant make those calls as it is business as usual with distributor contracts hehe. Just a free tip. I know schmincke has a local main distributor in the us. I just dont know their info. But I'd say ask any shop that retails schmincke, Im sure they can give you more advise on this.

[@JaredCullum]

A .Vultink wow!! Oh I bet it’s beautiful there. I have never been but would love to go painting there. They do! I know who it is but I’ve never made the call. I just got in the habit of using Daniel smith which is matched in strength but I miss how fluid Schmincke was. DS is noticeably more grainy. I think it’s the ox gall in the paint. Thanks for the tip!

[@AafkeVultink]

We have some really cool nature reserve areas here, something the dutch did became quite good at. Constant battle though but very much worth it. The germans have those really awesome tiny churches wich just beg to be painted :P Ds is known for granulation, that is the grainy stuff. If you want less granulation but schmincke is to pricy you can always check for sennelier; senneliers do granulate but definately not as much as DS: as for lightfast that is with most of senneliers not an issue. I like them for my botanicals

[@JaredCullum]

A .Vultink I love sennelier! :) when I started watercolor one of the first boxes I was given was a sennelier as a gift from my wife. Great and smooth. Have you tried m Graham’s they’re another honey binder brand.

[@robbielu22]

thank you learn a whole bunch and then some!

[@JaredCullum]

robbielu22 awesome! I’m so glad. Thanks for watching.

[@EmilyTanaka13]

This is so beautiful

[@JaredCullum]

Emily Tanaka thank you! :)

[@MamaKits]

i love your video. this is your first video that I have seen and I hit the subscribe to button quickly!

[@sallyreff2574]

Rusting pallet - I use Rust-Oliem spray paint. Spray just where the paint tray brackets are. It works

[@JaredCullum]

Sally Reffert interesting.thank you- the fridge appliance repair kind or just spray paint?

[@sallyreff2574]

Heavy duty. Outdoor spray for patio furniture. No more rust in your paint. I use 2 or 3 coats, and allowing a full day per coat for drying.

[@sailorfan86]

I just bought a set of Oil paints ( Schmincke Norma ) and ordered another set ( Van Gogh ) + Van Gogh watercolors, planning on buying Gouache as well, to try out. But since I'm an amateur at it I am procrastinating, can't really bring myself to use the paints because A) they're new so it always takes time for me to start using them & B) I don't really know what to paint ( actually I do but nothing really interesting ). But seeing this video motivated me to just do it and stop procrastinating.

[@JaredCullum]

sailorfan86 awesome! Yea- the only way to grow is to do quantity. As long as you’re drawing in between you’re fine. ThAts the key to painting. Good luck! :)

[@sailorfan86]

@@JaredCullum THX

[@MelLannieDollCraftsAndMore]

such an under rated channel!!

[@JaredCullum]

Mel Lannie what a nice thing to say- thank you!

[@chp763]

Am i hearing Domenico Scarlatti in the background? Nice!

[@holagabriella]

Man, you deserve more subs!

[@JaredCullum]

Gabriella that’s nice of you to say. :)

[@holagabriella]

@@JaredCullum you're welcome! please make more videos about gouches it would really help alot ^^

[@lenitaashton7780]

Fantastic. ..Thank you for share

[@PaulitaWilson]

This video was great!! I'm trying to learn gouache but I think I've made a terrible mistake lol. In the past year I taught myself how to draw and then started using copic markers. I decided that the next challenge would be to tackle my biggest fear, painting, as in with an actual brush. I fell in love with gouache paintings that have a similar style to yours but I'm really doubting that I'll ever get there. Should I have started with watercolor maybe, or stuck to markers? Anyway, if I don't end up giving up, I'd love to see more gouache walkthroughs and if you could include shots of the palette you are using as you go, that would be great... I just like seeing how much water you use when you mix the colors, and just a bit more "behind the scene" to the painting. Thanks!!!

[@JaredCullum]

LonelyAlien good feedback! You are on the right track. It’s a slow climb but most of painting... like 90% is drawing. I actually started by only drawing in ink for a long time. At the time I had no interest in painting and never thought I would try it. Then I totally fell in love in the same way and went down this path. Drawing with the marker helps see the contours which is a huge important lesson. My advice would be feel free to use it freely in your sketchbook. Start however you feel comfortable experimenting. Draw in ink and do a watercolor wash and then gouache just the highlights or foreground. Then try watercolor with gouache. Then gouache. Every time you switch it up you will learn a new way of thinking about it! Feel free to reach out with any questions! :)

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Oh, by the way! I did one palette build with gouache and I’m workin from it from dry (it’s holbein, and it seems not to crack and re sets brilliantly!), but I’ve been devising a way to travel with fresh paints that should be doable. I’m a lover of travel setups and like to get inventive with them so I’m looking forward to eventually building and sharing a wet gouache setup!

[@JaredCullum]

Meow Meow Kapow cool! I’m always looking for new ideas and thoughts on traveling with paint. I just finished building a watercolor pochade box that I’m going to do a video on at some point when I can get it outside.

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Jared Cullum WHAAAAAA!!! I’ve been thinking about how I could make my own pochade box a lot, lately! I’d love to see yours-that’s super cool!!!!

[@JaredCullum]

Meow Meow Kapow if you want to see it now I posted it on Instagram. I’m over there at jaredcullum

[@Nunyabeeswax777]

Just discovered your channel, I love it.

[@JaredCullum]

nathaniel byrd thank you! :)

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Your adapted, colour palette is superb....even I Did with oils ....using steel dippers with air right lids...for all 6colours...Carandache has gouache tablets set...same like water colours

[@JaredCullum]

sujanith tottempudi cool!

[@BrandyKelleyArtVids]

This turned out really lovely! I love the lemon especially.

[@JaredCullum]

Thank you! :)

[@veronicarodriguezpino2491]

First of all your artwork is stunning! Second, I think Eeryody is tired of Erik Satie´s Gymnopedies sorry jajaja And third: Wich gouache brand u use'?

[@JaredCullum]

Yup! Haha when you’re using free music though there aren’t a lot of options. :) m graham gouache :)

[@beverley-memawmawclarkwhit5102]

Jared, have you ever thought of selling boxes like the yellow one you made for gouache???? I sure would like one, and I'm not inclined in the art of making those types things...don't have the tools to even start! thanks!

[@JaredCullum]

Beverley Clark White I have thought about it. :) the trouble is that it is hard and time consuming and very expensive. The metal isn’t bad but the epoxy paint is so expensive it would be difficult to make money back or even cover materials to make it. Unless I made a lot of boxes but I just don’t have time to devote to it :/ thanks for asking though! :)

[@peluso_palit]

I love Gouache ❤

[@JaredCullum]

Jensen Ko me too :) thanks for watching.

[@peluso_palit]

Jared Cullum I just get started to use gouache on my painting. It kind of tricky to use, specially water ratio. And how to avoid to pick up the paint underneath when layer another paint on top, etc.. Even I fail or messed up couple times, but I love it... To be brave to use any colors :)

[@Angelina_Rose]

Hi Jared, Thank you for your video. Can you tell us a bit about what sort of easel you are working with? I want to take on plein air but still finding out a good but super simple platform to work with. I get a bit messy and complicated and that hurts my painting. Thanks again!

[@JaredCullum]

Hello! This easel is actually hand-made. It's very very simple if you want to make one. It's called a "Gurney Easel" because the idea and basic form came from James Gurney's idea for a lightweight sketch easel. He has plenty of instructional videos using it and even has a video you can buy for cheap that shows you exactly how to make one. The basic concept is that it is two pieces of plywood about 1/4 thick that are hinged together. The hinges are the expensive part because they're friction hinges from southco that hold open at certain positions. You could go to a home repair shop and they could cut you a piece of plywood. It's very easy. Or I've seen some people go to a cigar shop and buy a discarded empty cigar box cheap which are actually really well put together. You could add friction hinges or a chain/ribbon to have it open to a certain point and stop. there are many many options. If you're new to plein air I would suggest just buying a piece of plywood or foam core or a clipboard and just sitting outdoors with it for a while. Figure out if you actually love painting from life out doors before you commit to investing too much into it. hope that helps!

[@Angelina_Rose]

Thank you so much Jared! Very helpful. Yes, I have seen Gurney (love him) videos and him talking about his easel although never paid too much attention since I thought I wasn't a plein air painter, gonna check those again ... but you made it sound less complicated hahah. I am not that new with painting, more a studio painter, the whole plein air set up always bothered me tho (I had a french easel and gave it away because honestly it took me forever to open it and set up haha sorry I know it sounds silly but that is the truth) but I want to give it a more serious and steady try to plein air. Definitely doing this, sounds easy enough. Thanks again for sharing! Your paintings are great! Love how the lemon and the texture of the avocado came up, very nice. :)

[@CulturedGem]

Really enjoying your video. May I know the name of the music? It is so beautiful and makes me want to paint. Thank you.

[@JaredCullum]

Nancy Alain one of the songs is by Satie. Who I really like. One is moonlight sonata. I love Satie but I’m usually not too choosy on the music. Mostly just grab calm music from the KZbin library. Thank you for watching! :)

[@Life_of_TUSH]

Thank you so much info and learned a lot

[@JaredCullum]

Sharon Bear I’m glad! Thank you for watching :)

[@paulcarlachapman628]

Thanks for a helpful video. I'm just picking up on gouache and it presents its own challenges, but still, it's working reasonably well for this rank amateur. ~ Carla ~

[@JaredCullum]

Paul & Carla Chapman thanks for watching! Gouache is terrific and super versatile. :)

[@gwendolynnguyen3028]

What is the music in the background? I've been looking for it everywhere ;n; And your still life is beautiful, as is the advice in the video!

[@JaredCullum]

Gwendolf TCW it’s the gymnopede no 1 by Satie and also the moonlight sonata :) thanks for watching

[@mhrobe]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@JaredCullum]

mhrobe thank you for watching :)

[@mechadeathcat3268]

Super helpful and chill video to follow, what do u use to record your videos?

[@JaredCullum]

MechaDeathCat thank you! :) I just use a simple canon power shot. I’m hoping to upgrade it eventually. It’s just all I have right now.

[@mechadeathcat3268]

@@JaredCullum I see! I'd like to also start making art videos and I got so stuck deciding which camera works better, there are too many options :( hopefully I'll make up my mind one day

[@JaredCullum]

MechaDeathCat I would go medium-line on the camera- like mine, and spend your money on a back up battery or two. The hardest part is the short battery life. Get a couple so you can swap and charge.

[@francoiseblais884]

Which color do you have on your palette,your painting is beautiful

[@JaredCullum]

Titanium white AZo yellow Cobalt blue Alizarin crimson Viridian Burnt sienna Yellow ochre Ivory black

[@marafdez]

Great video! I am the same, watercolor is my main medium but I am so curious and drawn into gouache, and also horrible at it jajajajajaj. But I think that your approach is a very good practice (ill be trying it out) in the sense of letting brushstrokes be more impressionistic, for some odd reason i find myself trying to be hyper realistic with gouache when its just not my style at all. What size was your brush on this? And also, do you have a hard time deactivating gouache from your travel palette? I set a WN gouache palette and don’t know if its the paint itself but it just granulated if I deactivate it so i need to use the paint straight from the tube. I ended up filling up 5ml eye drop bottles (a huge hassle) but it actually works great and i keep them in a tiny pouch now in case that helps for your travel question. Keep it up!!!!

[@JaredCullum]

Mara Fernandez yea man! The thicker strokes allow you to learn to work with it faster. “Realism” can be a trap unless you’re really dead set on that style. I was honestly a matter of time for me haha I have 2 kids and I work in kids book illustration so when I paint to study or for fun I have almost no time. I started using bigger brushes and thicker coats and it really pushed me to learn it and to go faster. I used a 1/4 inch here or a 10 flat. I usually use a 1 inch flat or half inch flat. Yea- dry gouache is tough. I use a palette that seals because it dries so chalky and messy. I just don’t let it turn over and pour water back into the dry mess and stir. Otherwise I use straight from tube and toss the little left. Gouache isn’t easy to travel with but I think it’s worth it for the results you get once you get the hang of how it moves and layers. :) good luck out there!

[@marafdez]

Jared Cullum thanks for the info!!! Yeah, it’s interesting, I’ll keep at it! Thanks for the comments and video!!!

[@jofox8066]

Can I ask, why do you seed local colours with their complementary colour? What does that do to the final image? Are you looking to make a grey or looking for colour contrast even when the complementary colours are tonally the same? Many thanks!

[@JaredCullum]

Jo Fox hello! Wow- you kinda answered it for yourself! :) both of those things are the goal. To give some “color character” and a sort of sense of vibration and harmony that happens with compliments are set next to one another.

[@c1224w]

Yo! This the Schmincke box what I mentioned on the previous comment. 3 row for 6 half pans each row. This box will be sold as empty box by Schmincke later this year :)

[@JaredCullum]

Winifred So I love it! I had it when i got the 3 row from wet paint a few years ago but I love the size of the box.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Please do more videos on gouache....Please🙏

[@JaredCullum]

sujanith tottempudi absolutely! I plan on it. I’ve been traveling a lot lately and I keep a watercolor box in my pocket so since I’ve been on the road most of what I’ve done for these lately have been watercolor. I do plan on working on more gouache demos.

[@Grannycowpastures]

What do you do with any leftover gouache paint that on the wet paper towel?

[@JaredCullum]

Grannycowpastures I have a separate bin that I never tip over I will scoop it off if there is a big chunk of it. It dries chalky but I don’t let it tip out and can add water and stir it back to life later. That’s the yellow box I refer to in the beginning. If there’s not much I toss it. I usually try to use little at a time. You can kinda see me having to reload a bit for yellow ochre and especially white. :)

[@attheranch873]

If you’re using the gouache you put in the pans how do you rewet it? I find that they dry too hard to use even when moistened. I have a set of caran d’Ache pan gouache, but it’s not made anymore. They remoisten as easily as watercolor. I’m trying to find a way to keep using gouache in pans when they run out.

[@JaredCullum]

MBirdsong if I wet it a couple minutes early and hit it a couple more times and stir in the water it were up well enough to use. Probably not for anything large but for a small sketch I can get enough easily. I’ve heard of people experimenting with dropping glycerine in it. I might try that soon.

[@attheranch873]

Jared Loves to Draw, thanks for your reply.

[@Vengurl09]

what brush do you use? and what brand?

[@kenseikc]

good shit homie

[@JaredCullum]

Keshav Chaurasia thank you, Keshav!

[@marcotronic]

Excellent video. Thanks a lot. I'm just starting with gouache and your video is very inspirational. Are you drawing from real life or from a photograph? By the way: What's that lovely background piano music? I know this piece (Chopin?) but I just can't remember what it was... Thanks :)

[@JaredCullum]

Marcotronic thanks very much! Good luck with gouache. Be patient with the curve of getting used to pushing it around. It won’t take long for you to get a sense of control. For personal studies I try to always work from life. This time and the one I’m posting this week are from photos for the sake of instruction. I’m a stickler about that though. I have 2 kids so a lot of times I can’t leave anything set up. If I did everything by strict tradition I wouldn’t get anything done. Let me know if you have any questions as you go! I’m always happy to talk shop :) good luck out there!

[@JaredCullum]

Oh and it’s gymnopedie no 1 by Satie and moonlight sonata. They were in the license free bin on here :)

[@marcotronic]

Jared Cullum thanks a lot, mate! Yes, moonlight sonata it was! :)

[@derickelsner6802]

What size is your bakers tray

[@JaredCullum]

I was using a little 9x12 but recently switched to a jasper tray from Holbein which is larger but has low walls.

[@Allan1Smith]

WHAT DO U DO WITH YOUR GOUACHE PAINTINGS? SELL THEM?

[@JaredCullum]

Allan Smith I sell them or keep them. After a while I toss them in the trash if they don’t mean anything to me.:)

[@levinhale8584]

what if you have leftover paints in that paper towel? kinda a waste to throw them :(

[@JaredCullum]

Loric B if you flip to the beginning there is a yellow palette with a closing tray. I usually try to just use a little at a time and don’t often have left over. If I happen to have a lot I’ll scrape it into that tray and let it dry. For the most part though gouache isn’t too crazy expensive so I’m not that worried. Plus it’s use it or lose it. I’ve saved tubes carefully and had them dry in the tube on me. Haha

[@levinhale8584]

Jared Cullum i see! wow how long ago did you leave that tube for hahahaha. how long have you been doing life studies to get to this level? i just wanna keep my expectations in check

[@JaredCullum]

Loric B you’d be surprised! Gouache goes on you pretty quick so waste what you can while you can haha I’ve been painting for about 3 years now. BUT i spent a lot of time focusing on drawing before that which helped. If you want to skip a couple years focus on DRAWING first and then VALUE for a while. If you can learn to draw and find angles accurately and see value decently you’ll cut years off your progress. Academic painters spent years only doing black and white and weren’t allowed to touch color for a reason. It’s confusing and muddles he process. If you get a little secret sketchbook and draw only in ink for a while with no erasing it will help push you. Also- copy greats. I learned a ton from going to the library and getting books of painters and then doing mini copies in my sketchbook. It won’t take long. Classes at New Masters academy and Schoolism go a long way in learning quickly. If you get into being self aware and focusing on improving little things (skull, value, anatomy, composition, contour drawing) before you know it you’ll produce better pictures.

[@levinhale8584]

Jared Cullum Thanks! Wow I didnt expect such a nice answer. Thank you again. drawing only in ink sounds scary but its a good idea. I have been doing copies of artists I like too, though it is a bit demotivating to compare the results and sometimes I am frustrated when I dont know how the artist produce some particular look. How do you tackle those times?

[@JaredCullum]

Loric B oh yea! That’ll happen. I still feel that way sometimes. All you can do is keep going. You will get better. That’s part of why drawing in only ink is important with no eraser. The biggest hurdle to getting better is attachment. You have to push yourself to abandon attachment to Individual drawings or paintings. When you draw in ink only there is no way to make a perfect drawing. It’s going to be off. You will have to push yourself to move past mistakes and perfection. It’s also important to keep it secret. No spouse or family or anyone sees it. That way you have some clearance to make mistakes and just keep going. Also draw everything you see. Rooms. Car. Pepsi can- salt shaker whatever. You’re goal is mileage and quantity. Every little sketch you do helps train your eye to communicate the contour lines. It can still be discouraging. Art- expressive as it is can be both work or discouraging at times. You grow exponentially if you can push through that. Remember also- that it’s been my experience that things will go well and then I’ll hit a wall and for some reason just can’t get it right. When I keep going through that I have a break through and improve. It’s like- fun, easy, hard, harder, near failure, GROWTH and the cycle starts again. So be encouraged if you struggle. You’re digging through the mud to strike gold. We’re in this together ;)

[@dicloniusN35]

you can't tilt the box? upside down? can't hear)) I need to put in bag

[@JaredCullum]

dicloniusN35 yea.. haha I think the best travel with a bag is just to bring some tubes and a watercolor tin. However, for my yellow box- I made a canvas bag with handles so I can set it down inside with paper towels and brush on top and carry by the handles.

[@JaredCullum]

dicloniusN35 if you don’t want to fool with making something you could always hire someone on Etsy! :)

[@dicloniusN35]

dont understand) i russian hobo without money and food )) hire someone Who will hold my box with gouache straight? i dont want it to flow out)) need box for gouache) Not about you painting ) sorry bad eng) painting is great without any rotation)

[@dicloniusN35]

thks ))) now i should think how to put gouache from jar to tubes)))) were get empty tubes?)) And this with silicone thing not good? spill?

[@JaredCullum]

dicloniusN35 I meant you could hire someone to make a bag that has handles to carry it upright. It would spill. I recommend getting some tubes on sale when you get a chance. Just a couple tubes of gouache and you can mix in a plate or most anything. The box would be fine but it will spill if it tilts so that is a problem. Hope that helps!

[@benmigliore]

How long did the Still life take in real time?

[@JaredCullum]

Ben Migliore phew well- it was a little while ago at this point but most likely 2 hours and some change. I can only record for 2 hours until the camera dies haha and i was able to record it through.

[@benmigliore]

Jared Loves to Draw thanks so much! Btw I love your videos. Personally I feel you’re some of the very few here on KZbin explaining how to use gouache properly. Thanks for all the content.

[@JaredCullum]

Thank you! That really means a lot. :)

[@peggyfesterling8855]

Great video. I just wish you had put the camera on the left, since you are right handed and your hand blocks the view.

[@JaredCullum]

Peggy Festerling yea- thank you! That’s come up in other comments. I appreciate the feedback. That’s why after this one I didn’t make that mistake again. I learn something new each time. :)

[@peggyfesterling8855]

I see that you changed that after watching some of your other videos. At least you listen to suggestions. You’re smart for doing that!

[@michaelwhite8031]

Wouldn't it have been better to put the camera on the right and then your hand would not get in the way.

[@JaredCullum]

I get this comment about once a month on this old video. This was my first time trying. Nothing I can do about it now but I have since always filmed on the other side.

[@michaelwhite8031]

@@JaredCullum sorry, thanks for a great demo anyway, you have a new subscriber.

[@JaredCullum]

@@michaelwhite8031 thank you for watching :) I’m always around to talk shop