Trying Gouache for the First Time

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[trlan]

A gouache artist that I like to watch is James Gurney. He uses a combination of watercolor and gouache to paint with. I think you'll see that when using the gouache right out of the tube, you'll get that opaqueness that you need. Thanks for the video.

[mushroomrisotto]

You should use synthetic, hard brushes to use gouache to achieve the opaqueness that you desire since they don’t hold much water and helps a lot on the process of layering, I hope this helps!

[joeblankenship]

Check out Myriam Tillson on Youtube. She's got an in-depth gouache tutorial she uploaded not long ago and she does amazing art with gouache. I'm planning to dive into her gouache tutorials soon since I'm stuck at home and ain't going nowhere.

[berika]

Hello Teoh! Those brushes hold a lot of water, maybe that's why you didn't get the coverage you wanted right away with that highlight on the wall. I am so excited for your videos they brighten my days.

[starshinesoldier]

I used Gouache in a design class, the key is to add only a little water, the paint should be thicker, not as watery as you had it. You also need a stiffer brush. Golden taklon on is best. The black is to mix darker shades and the white is to mix lighter tints.

[EstrafaDC]

Thank you for keeping up the videos Teoh. I'm glad you and your family are well. This special time can result in new art and new creativity from all of us who have to stay at home. Sending you good thoughts and wishes from the United States!!

[VonderfulVal]

Teoh! I’m so happy you made this video. Gouache is personally my favorite medium to use. And let me tell you, painting on wood with gouache is a DREAM, (I rarely paint with gouache on paper) not only because the wood color allows the gouache to really POP (and being able to create your own highlights beyond on the picture itself), but because of how it both sinks into the grain as well as beautifully sits on top of it❤️❤️❤️❤️. OH and synthetic brushes work better, but I’m sure everyone else has already mentioned that by now😂

[SheridansSojourn]

Even though gouache is water-soluble, it should be painted almost like oil paint. What's wonderful about gouache is that, like oil, you can paint fat over lean. That is, you can paint a thin watery layer first, and then paint over it with a thick creamy opaque layer. Unlike oil, you can easily disrupt dry underlayers if you are not careful. This is blessing if you know how to use it. Thank you, stay well, and cheers!

[liezelhaupt]

SO good for a first time! I also used too much water in the beginning. It is typical when you come from using watercolor. I hope to see more of your gouache paintings! 😃

[BlueStar]

Have you considered trying gouache again? I would love to see you paint with it again. I can learn a lot from just watching you. I really like how this turned out.

[smithanandari]

Great video Teoh! I tried gouache last year, and it was an experience! It has this opaque color like acrylics but can also act like watercolor (I only recommend this as underpainting tho). It forced me to be more decisive in my strokes since adding more layers (like acrylic) won't work! What a unique medium.

[KoriandrOfTheStars]

Look at you. You already mastered the medium Teoh get away from me lol

[icanhazKnit]

Its cool to see you out of your element! 😍 I would love to see more gouache paintings by you, and see how you learn/develop.

[catherinelevison]

I’ve been painting with Gouache lately, including today. The results are vivid. They photograph very well. I barely add any water to the paint. The white that comes with the Winsor & Newton is weak. I bought some M. Graham Gouache in open stock and got Titanium White which is stronger. Oddly enough, some light colors dry darker and dark colors can dry lighter. It is backward from watercolor in the planning stages. You think in opposite form from watercolor but it is very rewarding. M. Graham has gorgeous colors, especially the reds!! Thanks!

[karenvc]

I liked your final sketch AND the effects of having both transparent and opaque applications of gouache; it seemed to give the sketch a more painterly effect. Your video reminds me of why I think gouache is such a fun medium. I plan to get a small set for myself, although I'd be interested in a video comparing the two sets featured in this video. I noticed M Graham's box indicated it has honey in it to prevent hardening.

[susansacco]

I love your greenhouse. It really is vibrant. So pretty.
I’m sick at home and really enjoying your videos. Thanks Teoh

[neyruzAJ]

I remember back days in collage when we been teached to practice a very opaque colours gradiations to the perfection... It was a painful exercise as we had to work on the amount of painting on the brush as the colours get slightly thick on paper.... :) Now days gouache is used more freely as watercolours, but I still love the effect they leave as opaque more, for some reason there are watercolours and gouache ;) xx Thanks for sharing..

[hanahle]

Gouache is I love how versatile it is!!!!

[BarbrajoanOriginals]

I’ve not tried it yet except for the white now and then. I’m more of a traditionalist with my watercolors using mostly transparent paint. However this looks like fun and for illustration work I think it’s very good. Thanks Teoh for all you do. Stay safe .

[LeaGalTan]

Another terrific video! Your painting is lovely! Now I need to try gouache. Hope you and your family are well.