INTRODUCTION TO GOUACHE | A Beginners Guide - Materials, Blending, Techniques and more

This is a gouache 101 series that was commissioned by Strathmore. I originally made four videos for them but I have combined them into one here. You can find the original four over on Strathmore's YouTube channel. This video covers materials for gouache, basic techniques, detail techniques and painting some mini landscapes. If you enjoyed the video and are looking for more in-depth gouache tutorials, you can find that over on my Patreon tutorials and in my Skillshare classes (links down below).

✦ MATERIALS USED ✦

✦ PATREON - REAL-TIME TUTORIALS ✦

✦ SKILLSHARE CLASSES ✦

✦ GUMROAD CLASSES ✦

✦ SHOP ✦

✦ INSTAGRAM ✦

✦ ART SUPPLIES ✦

Timestamps:
00:00 What is gouache
01:52 Materials
03:50 Basic techniques: consistency
05:41 Basic techniques: layering
06:57 Basic techniques: blending
08:58 Detail techniques
12:02 Painting landscapes

✦ VIDEO ✦
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*The gouache, paper and Velvetouch brushes used in this video were supplied by to me by the company for free

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[BiggerinRealLife]

This was the best, most practical intro to gouache I’ve seen. Even being comfortable with the medium, I learned something and picked up a few new tricks. Well done!

[laurenmaureen]

I am completely new to painting in general. I’ve dabbled in painting when I was a kid using acrylics, but it’s been many years since I’ve touched a paintbrush. It might be crazy to start with gouache, but I’m so drawn to it. Thank you for this incredible tutorial! I’ve ordered my supplies and I’ll be starting here!

[Yomi-san]

I was an art student many years ago and it only just occurred to me that we used guache but at no point was I given any tips. I learnt more in 10 minutes of watching this video than my first year of art college. Thank you.

[ericswain]

As an art collector for years, I have gained a profound appreciation for GOUACHE artworks over time and have collected them.

[TrademarkedIPAdress]

This is the most helpful video I’ve found. Just bought a 24 set of gouache, and after going through a blind attempt earlier to just learn things on my own, I quickly felt _very_ confused. And then I found your video! Thanks so much for making such a simple yet informative beginners video. More power to you! ☺️

[charliepea]

I've had my gouache and watercolour set for months already and among the two, I like gouache. It feels more painterly and more convenient than watercolour, and although it's a bit harder to use, I do like the challenge. Gouache is like if acrylic could be reactivated.

[phoenix.maximus]

i went to art school after graduating high school and the first thing we had to do was get a gouache set and i had never even heard of it before. i ended up learning alot of what you demonstrated just through experimentation, but a crash course would have been great! nice video and paintings

[lolitaras]

I used gouache as a pro illustrator and comix artist from 1990 till 2005 when I digitalized almost fully my workflow. I studied painting in the art school and used many different mediums. High quality gouache has a terrific resistance in time compared to other colors on paper.

[theobolt]

FECT! Every instruction video should be like this. Clear and precise matter of fact presentation. Also insightful where technique and how to-stuff is concerned. In other words: the ideal starting point! It has made me enthousiast to pick it up again! Thank you!

[jackconnelly]

Thanks, I have been painting for about 55 years on oil, acrylic and watercolor, , , but just bought some gouache.You have taught me some great things to start out . I humbly thank you as I start.

[spacegirl]

I’ve been having such a hard time painting lately. I’m subscribed to your Patreon and I always watch the videos but rarely paint anything. I think I really needed something simple like this to break out my paints again. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[spetruck]

Honestly everything I could have asked for in an introduction to gouache. Thank you, Jess Chung

[ikariiprince]

We all start somewhere. I’m glad to be here with a lot of other beginners trying something new!! No matter what age or where you’re at in life never stop learning

As Jake the dog said: “sucking at something is the first step to being kinda good at something”

[gaynorcraig]

Absolutely perfect introduction to the most difficult medium. I've wanted to find a tutorial with all the basics and now I have. Your explanations and demos are class. Thank you so much for your help. Very much appreciated 🙏

[YenDraws]

Great insight about gouache characteristic and I started to love gouache and use more often for painting🤩

[_starry__skies_]

In high school I watercolored a lot, and now I've graduated university and wanted to try painting with something thicker than watercolor. You inspired me and helped me figure out that gouache was what I was looking for! Thank you and I'll try all this out!

[Koibito]

I’m stuck in lockdown for ages, not painted in years.. not very good at it either! But today I bought some paint, some pads and brushes and hope to get some practice in. Wanting to try something new and this looks really fun. Thank you for the tutorial and tips!

[mj_dolman]

Thank you for being so technical and detailed. Before finding this video I tried watching a couple of other gouache tutorials but they were just someone painting some random thing without explaining basic stuff, like how much water to use or why. I have many years of experience with acrylics and watercolours, so I need to know exactly how to change my technique for gouache and this tutorial has given me some good tips to get started.

[dianefarris]

Thank you!!! I just bought my first set of gouache the other day and I've played around with it and LOVE it!!! I love watercolor as it's my fav medium to "color" or play with creatively, and this is now my top grab!!! I love the opacity and ease of use even for a beginner! This video really was informative. Very nicely done explaining the basic need to knows of this medium and giving me something to do today!! Lol now time to start painting mini scenes!!

[michellelynnmartin]

I love your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.