Gouache painting successful consistency: do's and dont's

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • Gouache is a very versatile medium. You can use it almost anyway you want. but if you want to get the most of gouache, you need to have the right consistency, at the right time, for the right result.
    I show you the do's and don'ts of gouache consistency by painting the same image in two different consistencies.
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Komentáře • 177

  • @SlickRicShow
    @SlickRicShow Před 4 měsíci +27

    FINALLY I FOUND OUT THE REAL WAY TO USE GOUACHE!!! UR A GODSEND!!!

  • @PsycheTrance65
    @PsycheTrance65 Před rokem +63

    I've always been confused how people can get gouache to be so opaque on their pieces. Turns out this video points out what I've been doing wrong all this time: using too much water. I guess I just have to let go of the fear of wasting paint 😅

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +7

      This is soooo good to read this, I'm so happy that you'll take full advantage of gouache now!

  • @colleenmcchesney1482
    @colleenmcchesney1482 Před rokem +114

    Finally I figured out what consistency of the gouache to use. I have been using too much water & making milk instead of a creamy toothpaste like consistency. I also have not been using enough paint for enough paint to fill the larger areas. This is definitely a huge help for me. I have been very flustered by trying to get the paint to flow correctly and not to have brush strokes showing. Thanks for sharing this wonderful informational video with us.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +7

      Thanks for your message, it's wonderful to read this, as this is the very reason why I'm doing this channel, to help people in their art journey! Happy painting!

    • @colleenmcchesney1482
      @colleenmcchesney1482 Před rokem

      @@CecileYadro Thanks so much!

    • @kareng8726
      @kareng8726 Před rokem +3

      This is incredibly helpful information. I’ve painted very little with gouache because I became frustrated with the consistency as well. Ironically I started doing watercolor which I enjoy greatly. Thank you!

    • @samjackson7270
      @samjackson7270 Před 2 měsíci

      Hello, I am brand new to your channel. Thank you, for this video. Your toothpaste reference made all the difference in the world. I look forward to watching more of your videos. 😊

  • @kathleensewell2361
    @kathleensewell2361 Před 6 měsíci +18

    What a great lesson with the "Do" example painted along side with the "Don't"! It was so much easier to see the difference and understand the results. After years of watercolor I am now trying gauche. Merci beaucoup!

  • @incloudnine5433
    @incloudnine5433 Před rokem +51

    Thank you so much! I have always wondered why my gouache paintings look 'patchy'. I admit I am guilty of doing the first mistake because I wanted to save as much paint as I want. Gouache can be pretty expensive in my country 😅

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      I understand the price issue. But it's going a long way as it's so pigmented, so all in all it's not an expensive medium!

    • @angelauncovered
      @angelauncovered Před 10 měsíci

      Same. 😅

  • @eggbunni
    @eggbunni Před rokem +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you for making this!

  • @terilavery635
    @terilavery635 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You’re awesome! Thank you for doing what you do!!

  • @vermiliongamboge155
    @vermiliongamboge155 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you! So glad I found your channel. This is the information I really needed about gouache.

  • @kiwiquent
    @kiwiquent Před rokem +3

    Fantastic tutorial! One of my favourites in the last week since I've been looking into the topic

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      That’s great! I hope you’re watching more of my videos 😉

  • @buchupapier
    @buchupapier Před rokem +14

    This video helped me so much as a beginner. To see the mistakes is so important to identify them in my own art. I would love to see more of these kind of videos.Thanks a lot!

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for your message! I'm preparing more videos like this one, stay tuned!

  • @trishdavis1834
    @trishdavis1834 Před rokem +3

    Thank you Cecile - really helpful and clear advice

  • @SimoneWhippArtist
    @SimoneWhippArtist Před rokem +7

    Very well explained Cecile! I have been treating my gouache like watercolour but will now practice with a creamy consistency of paint. I love your cat - she is so pretty! :)

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      great! you’ll discover the full possibilities of gouache!

  • @francismedinap
    @francismedinap Před rokem

    Thank you so much! For all the tips❤

  • @mariaquintino1670
    @mariaquintino1670 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I was doing all the “Don’t” in your video. Thank you so much for this great video. I can’t wait to put to use all these wonderful tips 😊❤

  • @daleshawn1910
    @daleshawn1910 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you! I was painting with you so I was finally able to get it right. So helpful.

  • @fvcknoah5119
    @fvcknoah5119 Před rokem +2

    Merci beaucoup Cecile!

  • @jocelynjaping466
    @jocelynjaping466 Před rokem +1

    i love working with gouache🥰thankyou this is so helpfull❣️

  • @pk3679
    @pk3679 Před rokem +3

    Love your teaching style. I am getting so much out of your videos.

  • @cocourrege8227
    @cocourrege8227 Před rokem +3

    Thank you. Loved your fluffy guest at the end of the lesson.

  • @debbiedrawsfunny
    @debbiedrawsfunny Před rokem +1

    I found this to be very helpful! Thank you😊

  • @nicholeabshire7288
    @nicholeabshire7288 Před 5 měsíci

    so helpful--I learned so much!

  • @GaeandHerArt
    @GaeandHerArt Před 9 dny

    Thank you for sharing this. I have been using acrylic, so now I want to try my hand on gouache.🥰🥰

  • @lesliecuevascontreras
    @lesliecuevascontreras Před rokem +1

    Muchas gracias por este video, buenísimas las explicaciones, además, logré entender a la perfección tu inglés, me voy muy agradecida

  • @camsmyth101
    @camsmyth101 Před rokem +4

    I love your teaching style and enthusiasm

  • @MonIllustration
    @MonIllustration Před rokem +2

    This video is very helpful, ma'am. Thank you so much ❤️

  • @arielle2745
    @arielle2745 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful video! Thanks! 💗💖💓

  • @JorjaZanetta
    @JorjaZanetta Před rokem +1

    I love the video!❤️

  • @bubblepop_plays
    @bubblepop_plays Před 2 měsíci +1

    Saving this video to help myself with the gouache paint..

  • @btspaintingstudio
    @btspaintingstudio Před rokem +3

    Very good presentation, usually for many people. Thanks for sharing and waiting for your new video

  • @Joy.Studio
    @Joy.Studio Před rokem +1

    Lovely Gouache tutorial.

  • @linabch2405
    @linabch2405 Před rokem

    Ooooh thank you so much for your videos madame❤

  • @feliciaboros4342
    @feliciaboros4342 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much. It makes do much sense. ❤️

  • @jenniferclarke3622
    @jenniferclarke3622 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post this tutorial. This was really easy to understand and helpful for me. Now I know where I have been going wrong. Greetings from Prince Edward Island.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      I had to look where is Prince Edward Island! Looks like a nice place to live!

  • @AniaBumba
    @AniaBumba Před rokem +4

    Thank you. I just started using gouache and I didn’t know what to aim for. This was very helpful.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and happy painting!

  • @suki-yuki
    @suki-yuki Před rokem +1

    Great video!! Thank you!

  • @olgagonzalez8125
    @olgagonzalez8125 Před rokem +1

    Muchas gracias por compartir, para mi ha sido de gran ayuda.

  • @annebouillon345
    @annebouillon345 Před 4 měsíci

    C'était une démonstration "claire comme de l'eau de roche", Cécile !
    Merci. Vidéo très utile!❤

  • @jmichelleART
    @jmichelleART Před rokem +4

    I have recently found a great love for gouache lol, and maybe I'm crazy but I tried it on a fairly non absorbent canvas paper and got really nice results

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      That's cool to know that someone likes this canvas paper for gouache. The one I have has too much texture and I have a hard time filling the paper with paint.

  • @ariannarosano5236
    @ariannarosano5236 Před rokem +2

    I just found your channel by chance in Pinterest, and i love it so much, it help me to understand how i have to use gouche color💖✨

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      Good news! that my channel is helpful, and that Pinterest is sending back people to CZcams.

  • @aluciagg
    @aluciagg Před rokem +2

    Olha que legal! Adorei sua explicação e como vc tem paciência em mostrar tudo. Te agradeço muito, conhecendo seu canal agora e vou assistir aos outros vídeos tbm!

  • @priyankashabina
    @priyankashabina Před 4 měsíci

    Very helpful! 😁

  • @angelauncovered
    @angelauncovered Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! I was painting with milk too. Maybe even thinner. I like it for filling up the backgrounds though at times, otherwise that's too opague. This video was very helpful!

  • @seahorse5689
    @seahorse5689 Před 9 měsíci

    Just stumbled acroos your channel--excellent video, very helpfui!

  • @kilaamos6070
    @kilaamos6070 Před měsícem

    thank you!

  • @arioctober
    @arioctober Před 10 měsíci +3

    This video was extremely helpful, what I painted earlier today looked exactly like your "DON'T" painting!
    I'm just getting started trying gouache, and because of my experience with watercolor I made a dried gouache palette with them... Well thankfully there's still paint left in the tubes because now I know I shouldn't have done that!
    Not that I'll waste the paint I've already "ruined", it's still fine for mucking around in my sketchbook.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před 10 měsíci

      You can still add more thick layer on top!

  • @aiseruchaan
    @aiseruchaan Před rokem +8

    I just bought a Himi Miya gouache set, and I'm so excited to try it. It's so satisfying to see the brush glide with the creamy consistency 🥰

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +4

      Happy painting!

    • @kimherald5312
      @kimherald5312 Před 10 měsíci

      I bought this set of paints do you get the toothpaste consistency? Or should I send it back?

    • @aiseruchaan
      @aiseruchaan Před 10 měsíci

      @@kimherald5312 When I opened them they're in a creamy/toothpasty consistency so I think it should be fine. Right now mine has dried but still manages to go back to its pasty state when I spray enough water and mix with a brush.

  • @indianahoosier5794
    @indianahoosier5794 Před rokem +5

    Just took my first real plunge into gouache yesterday. After years of watercolor I did exactly what was the "don't" of this video. And I probably knew better but did it anyway. It doesn't look bad... but it doesn't look as good as it could. I will most likely redo the painting and try to use thicker gouache from the beginning. Great video though... thank you.

  • @sweethomes674
    @sweethomes674 Před rokem +1

    Excellent 😊

  • @joelleledoux6351
    @joelleledoux6351 Před rokem +3

    Très utile cette démo ! Merci. La consistance est toujours un problème quand on débute. Cette vidéo est très claire 👍🎨

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      c’est super de lire ça! c’est bien le principal problème quand on débute la gouache.

  • @ElisaExplores
    @ElisaExplores Před 4 měsíci

    great video. thank you !

  • @beacterie75
    @beacterie75 Před 8 dny

    Merci pour ces conseils...je vais enfin pouvoir essayer de peindre avec de la gouache

  • @michaelklein5242
    @michaelklein5242 Před rokem

    Thanks very much!

  • @ShilpaNav
    @ShilpaNav Před 27 dny

    This video was very helpful . I am a beginner

  • @AelSihombing
    @AelSihombing Před 7 měsíci +1

    Very helpful!! I have been using watercolor for so long and am just trying out gouache. And of course I made the mistake of using too much color. Hahaha. Thank you so much for the video! ❤

  • @susanbrown7719
    @susanbrown7719 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I tried gouache a while back and failed miserably. Now I know it was my consistency. I could never get it to cover good. This video was so helpful!!!! 3:06

  • @CecileYadro
    @CecileYadro  Před rokem +3

    Now that you know how to master gouache consistency, you can apply this in gouache layering here: czcams.com/video/I6wSAItqwd4/video.html

  • @zeinaatik
    @zeinaatik Před 5 dny

    Very constructive video thank you

  • @shandap3696
    @shandap3696 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this demonstration. I now realize that I have used too much water, and that's why my mixes are weak. TY 😊

  • @artsthetic_
    @artsthetic_ Před rokem +3

    I feel like you’re really underrated 😥😥

  • @fullyhousewifed
    @fullyhousewifed Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you! Been using gouache like watercolor and have been very disappointed.

  • @B1ackDahlia767
    @B1ackDahlia767 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I feel so silly. I was trying to blend them like they were oils! 😂 Thank you SO MUCH!

  • @Rapture.ready100
    @Rapture.ready100 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks! So helpful! Please tell what sketchbook this is!? I need a good square one with white pages. Also does anyone know if there are quality sketchbooks with colored paper?

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před 4 měsíci

      The sketchbook in the video is a Clairefontaine watercolor sketchbook 300 gsm. I love it, but I'm afraid it's hard to find outside of France/Europe. for colored sketchbooks, you can look into the PaintON series by Clairefontaine, too.

  • @kira2yoshikage
    @kira2yoshikage Před 3 měsíci

    ❤❤

  • @Papercitystudio
    @Papercitystudio Před 2 měsíci

    My like is for The cat❤

  • @sujanithtottempudi2991
    @sujanithtottempudi2991 Před rokem +2

    Cecile... what is your experience with acrylagouache ?

  • @marathimanus_6T9
    @marathimanus_6T9 Před 17 dny

    Thank you for the tip! But does the border of the creamier paint does any harm to the painting?

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před 17 dny

      I'm sorry but I don't understand your question, can you explain?

  • @k.b.3553
    @k.b.3553 Před 4 měsíci

    Do : ❤ woaaaaow
    Dont’ : ooooh, it looks like me doing gouache 😂 (adding water because not enough paint 😂)

  • @kathykaura7219
    @kathykaura7219 Před 8 měsíci

    Loved this video. Thank you. Kiss the kitty for us!

  • @KikkiF
    @KikkiF Před 3 měsíci

    How does it work with Caran D’Ache gauche “cakes”? Just bought them and I find them okey if I wet them before painting…. Need to try this when I come back home. =))

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm afraid this video won't apply to dry gouache in cakes. it's meant for fresh creamy paint from the tube.

  • @myrnalandersartist
    @myrnalandersartist Před 7 měsíci

    Do you ever use a "stay-wet" palette for gouache? I've used it for acrylic and wonder if it would work for gouache or make it runny?

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'm using an airtight palette, not a stay-wet: czcams.com/video/aYzkfJEfhWg/video.html

    • @myrnalandersartist
      @myrnalandersartist Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@CecileYadro oh cool, I have that one for my watercolors! I didn't think it would prevent the gouache from drying too fast, so that's good to know!

  • @thaliagreenbush
    @thaliagreenbush Před 5 měsíci

    What is the best brand for tiny brushes? When I paint, the bristles in my brush don't create smooth lines and its really annoying.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před 5 měsíci

      You could watch this video: czcams.com/video/ffY3MglOhyY/video.html

  • @lekinhabubble
    @lekinhabubble Před rokem

    Such a great class! I am looking for a color ink so consistent as india ink. I dont like watercolour effects or the thickness from acrylicis. Since I prefer to paint on paper rather canvas, gouache could be an option to a flow paiting and make the drawing full filled. Actually I am looking for an ink that provides same india ink experience: thin and smooth paiting. Do you have any suggestion? Thank you for sharing!

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      I would go for acrylic ink, the transparent ones, or watercolor ink maybe?

    • @lekinhabubble
      @lekinhabubble Před rokem

      @@CecileYadro 🥰

  • @freshspiritworks4535
    @freshspiritworks4535 Před měsícem

    I have just started painting with gouache and I definitely was a don't. I wanted to ask if you use specific paper or do you use gesse or any medium under the paint?
    Thank you for your help.
    Linda H

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před měsícem +1

      any paper will do the job! you can watch a video here: czcams.com/video/S1GZvA-cuSE/video.htmlsi=uGDksmveiMJlIamY

    • @freshspiritworks4535
      @freshspiritworks4535 Před měsícem

      @@CecileYadro thank you 🙂

  • @Skinnychelle48
    @Skinnychelle48 Před rokem

    What brand of sketchbook and gouache do use use?

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      my favorite gouache supplies: cecileyadro.com/favorite-gouache-materials/

  • @neesyhz6489
    @neesyhz6489 Před měsícem

    I’m so used to acrylic paint I’m having a hard time using gouache my paintings are always patchy I can’t figure out why but now I know because I think I used too much water 😅

  • @dorynwallach5294
    @dorynwallach5294 Před rokem +1

    Hi, is there a way to do it so you don’t see brush marks and splotchiness? I can’t seem to avoid this with thicker consistencies.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      It's really a matter of consistency, and it varies with each brand, and with colors inside brands. For example yellow ochre from Winsor & Newton will require more water than ultramarine blue from Holbein (just for the examples, not sure this is true!) So you have to add enough water to have the paint flow on the paper and not leave marks, but not too much so it becomes transparent. Practice is key here! Make swatches and take notes if needed, and it will come naturally at some point. Hope this helps.

  • @FrogMag
    @FrogMag Před rokem +1

    Merci Cécile pour ces bons conseils ! Et félicitations pour ton fluent English ! bel accent 🙂 Je reste toujours surprise de voir que beaucoup de personnes ont du mal avec la consistance de la gouache (il y a beaucoup de vidéos à ce sujet, comme quoi, c'est un vrai "problème"). Pourtant, on a tous fait de la peinture à l'école et la consistance était loin d'être liquide. De plus, trop diluée, comme de l'aquarelle, on se rend vite compte que le rendu de couleurs est vraiment moche et fade. Ca ne leur rend pas justice.
    Petite question : avec quel type de crayon fais tu ton croquis avant le passage à la gouache ? Merci par avance pour ta réponse.

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem +1

      Merci pour ton message. Je pense que le problème de consistence vient du fait que les gens passent à la gouache après avoir fait de l'aquarelle, alors ils gardent la même consistence. Et oui, c'est moche quand c'est liquide ! Je dessine avec un crayon rouge de Prismacolor col-erase mais bon en vrai un crayon de couleur normal ça le fait aussi très bien !

    • @FrogMag
      @FrogMag Před rokem

      @@CecileYadro merci beaucoup pour ta réponse 🙂❤️

  • @mieczyslawapascoe7234

    Goodness, are there any advantages to gauche? It looks so difficult compared to watercolour. 😕

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      ooooh I was about saying the same about watercolor!
      watch this to know why gouache is the best medium: czcams.com/video/F8aZV0Wp_14/video.html

  • @TabuAanika-lb4dk
    @TabuAanika-lb4dk Před 5 měsíci

    Could you please suggest any gouache brand for begginers that comes in tube?

  • @joannegraden9084
    @joannegraden9084 Před rokem +1

    I really needed to see the blend between the two shades in the “do” portion but it was edited out. Can you point me at another video that concentrates on this?

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      I have a video just for blending here: czcams.com/video/BAeqrKepMEM/video.html
      hope this helps!

  • @sarahnovamusicatlanta

    Dang my boyfriend bought me a paint set I’ll have to use it

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před rokem

      Happy painting!

    • @sarahnovamusicatlanta
      @sarahnovamusicatlanta Před rokem

      @@CecileYadro first time wasn’t bad! It’s probably a learning curve like you said takes time. I like the messy but vivid look it creates

  • @moiraventer1325
    @moiraventer1325 Před měsícem

    Thank you. But how about showing us how to use the tubs/blocks of gouache…… I am sure a lot of us did not know to buy tubes…..?

    • @CecileYadro
      @CecileYadro  Před měsícem

      This is the first time someone is talking about this, so I never thought it was necessary.

  • @adamlee2550
    @adamlee2550 Před 7 dny

    Don't tell me what to do