Gouache 101 · Tips and Techniques + Paper, Brushes and Cheap vs. Expensive · SemiSkimmedMin

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  • What is gouache paint and how do you use it? Which brushes and paper should you use? Do you need to invest in the pricier brands or can the cheap ones perform just as well? Here’s everything you need to know.
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    The brushes I used were a mix of Daler Rowney's artificial sable and High Peak sable brushes (got them from a car boot sale).
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Komentáře • 730

  • @kokoboo64
    @kokoboo64 Před 7 lety +2026

    Supples you need:
    Water,
    Brushes,
    Paper,
    Paint
    Me:
    Well I have water

    • @maechua7751
      @maechua7751 Před 7 lety +75

      Senpai I have air

    • @nazzy101
      @nazzy101 Před 7 lety +76

      at least i have my hand

    • @janaekelis
      @janaekelis Před 7 lety +9

      Senpai i have all those things except brushes-es= one damn brush

    • @mystery5157
      @mystery5157 Před 5 lety +8

      And to get everything is to have money ;--;

    • @rainespiano
      @rainespiano Před 5 lety +1

      Ghost Shrimpe Use your handsssss-//SLAPPED

  • @doddleoddle
    @doddleoddle Před 8 lety +2267

    oh I wish I was good at art lol
    this video was so tasty to watch

    • @violet9jo
      @violet9jo Před 8 lety +83

      Anyone can get good at art with practice!! Time and effort goes a million miles further than talent :) Love your videos Dodie!!

    • @mayaw1607
      @mayaw1607 Před 8 lety +30

      Omg dodie

    • @tatianaandrade1339
      @tatianaandrade1339 Před 8 lety +35

      hi dodie!! Practice, sweat, tears and blood is all it takes! I'm sure if you draw consistently you will get so good at drawing :)

    • @heejintheworld
      @heejintheworld Před 8 lety +14

      dodie! anyone can be good at art if you practice regualarly, even just a little

    • @SpaceRainbowJoolz
      @SpaceRainbowJoolz Před 8 lety +4

      AHH YOU ARE HERREE

  • @sabihasayeed1670
    @sabihasayeed1670 Před 8 lety +960

    Gouache sounds like magic paint.

    • @sin1493
      @sin1493 Před 4 lety +1

      Sabiha Sayeed i dont wanna like bc 666 likes

    • @cjsworld4341
      @cjsworld4341 Před 4 lety +3

      Believe me it’s hard as heck

    • @supmilou
      @supmilou Před 3 lety +2

      @@cjsworld4341 but is TOTALLY WORTH THE TRY

    • @yumtaco7376
      @yumtaco7376 Před 3 lety +3

      I really love it because it’s like a mix of all the mediums combined, oils, acrylics, wc

  • @brainwave7632
    @brainwave7632 Před 8 lety +1053

    Your voice is everything. To American ears it sounds like a cool icy glass of organic lemonade on a balmy summer evening.

  • @LuliLulu
    @LuliLulu Před 8 lety +366

    I'm definitely more open minded on using gouache and less scared to try it. Thanks for this! :D

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety +33

      That's fab! That's really all I could hope for from this video. It's a lovely medium and it's great to know that people are more encouraged to try it :)

    • @Gabriel-yd4bq
      @Gabriel-yd4bq Před 6 lety

      Me too .

    • @Corsagerose
      @Corsagerose Před 4 lety

      Witch I’m scared cuz I have enough money for the gouache not the sketchbook lmao

  • @JLConawayII
    @JLConawayII Před 7 lety +178

    Well, if I discover that I can actually paint then I might have to try this out. It seems like it combines a lot of the good points of acrylics and watercolors.

    • @AbdelhamidZekri91
      @AbdelhamidZekri91 Před 5 lety +20

      Did you get to paint ?
      In my humble opinion, anyone can paint and draw with enough practice, It all comes down to priorities in life.

    • @DraqonfruitYT
      @DraqonfruitYT Před 4 lety

      69th like! I’m the 69 like fairy

  • @animecikoala
    @animecikoala Před 7 lety +9

    For almost 6 years we're learning how to paint with gouache at school in simple art lessons we took and I couldn't really paint gouache, I didn't even understand what it is. Now with only 10 minutes video I gained much more information about gouache than 6 years of classes, thank you so much Minnie! ♥ :)

  • @farg611
    @farg611 Před 7 lety +760

    "the cheaper ones like Reeve's" CHEAPER. Omg, I'm so poor.

    • @humanityyy
      @humanityyy Před 7 lety +156

      reeves is the most expensive brand in the craft stores I go to hahaha

    • @putriputri-nu6jd
      @putriputri-nu6jd Před 7 lety +7

      mine too

    • @TheYoghurt42
      @TheYoghurt42 Před 7 lety +73

      Craft stores often put a big markup on their products though. If you buy it online, especially if you can find it on sale and from a local seller so you don't have to pay shipping, then you'll probably pay about the same for Windsor and Newton as you'd pay for Reeves from the craft store. Or at least the craft stores where I live are like this.

    • @dianesaulnier9772
      @dianesaulnier9772 Před 7 lety +22

      Michaels often has their own brand, Artists Loft, on sale. I bought my gouache set of 12 colors for $5., or you can get the Reeves for $10 per set of 12, and use your 40% coupon. I find no difference between the two.

    • @Misschellesea
      @Misschellesea Před 6 lety +8

      I found a 12 pack of reeves 10ml gouache tubes at Michael's for $9.99USD just yesterday.

  • @leestephenson7042
    @leestephenson7042 Před 7 lety +84

    another great thing you can do with gouache is load some empty paint markers or fineliners with it.. for those little white detailed hilights and various line work...

  • @sprucehouse9
    @sprucehouse9 Před 7 lety +89

    This answered a lot of my questions about how to get the right ratio of water to pigment.

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 7 lety +14

      Brilliant, I hope it really helped!

  • @siennaluvskz
    @siennaluvskz Před 4 lety +182

    “Hot press” “cold press”
    *sounds more like coffee than paint skdksk I’m confusion*

    • @Sofia-ye6fm
      @Sofia-ye6fm Před 4 lety +16

      It's not about the paint, it refers to the paper. Cold pressed paper usually is more textured than hot pressed.

    • @lone2234
      @lone2234 Před 4 lety +12

      Yep. It just reffers to if the paper has some little bumpy textures or if its smooth
      Just think hot press = ironed fabric, smooth.
      I mean its not ironed but that helped me remember which paper to get

    • @FelineFurKin
      @FelineFurKin Před 4 lety

      Lone I remember them like that too.

  • @VisualMind
    @VisualMind Před 6 lety +3

    I just discovered gouache and I can't believe how many things you can do with it. It's like a badass version of watercolor - I LOVE it :D

  • @bettychen2242
    @bettychen2242 Před 5 lety +25

    "Keep creating beautiful things, and keep being Beautiful things."

  • @fae6824
    @fae6824 Před 4 lety +13

    I just got my first ever set of gouache today and I'm quite scared of trying out a new medium but watching your vid has made me less scared and more confident in trying out something new. This really helped me a lot! Still a super newbie at painting that's why I'm intimidated by it, but after hearing your tips techniques, I feel more at ease in trying it out. Thank you so much! Your work is beautiful 💕

  • @seeaaannnn
    @seeaaannnn Před 8 lety +21

    i really love the name youve given us, "you lot".

  • @samuelasanderinos1521
    @samuelasanderinos1521 Před 4 lety +5

    That sponsorship mention was very smooth

  • @samevans1289
    @samevans1289 Před 7 lety +33

    Your voice is very pleasant! I hope it doesn't sound weird. XD
    And thank God, finally someone told me why my watercolour paper's textured when I want it to be smooth. 😅

  • @isukwithnames1811
    @isukwithnames1811 Před 6 lety +19

    Can you please do a tutorial on blocking in colors for portrait? I'm just getting back into painting after a 8yr hiatus, decided to try my hand at gouache

  • @poppyjjane
    @poppyjjane Před 6 lety +1

    just gone back to this vid as i ordered my first set of gouache paints today! so excited to try them out. thank you for the tips minnie i love your art x

  • @Cath24678
    @Cath24678 Před 8 lety +11

    I love your artwork so much, it's inspired me to start painting again thanks to all these tips and tricks it makes it so much easier! Please post more X

  • @ginasartcorner5686
    @ginasartcorner5686 Před 7 lety +14

    I´ve just got some Reeves Gouache so I could test them. Didn´t do a piece yet with them, but I love the feeling so much, that I can´t wait to use them.
    This video was realy usefull, so thank you!

  • @johnnyniko515
    @johnnyniko515 Před 8 lety +2

    Yes!! This was very helpful. You inspired me to try to incorporate gouache in my style of art and I absolutely love it. I just more colors

  • @YouWontGuesslt
    @YouWontGuesslt Před 6 lety

    I decided I want to try painting for the first time so I went on amazon and bought the Reeves paints, watercolor paint book, and brushes you recommended in the description! The paints are coming tomorrow and I can't wait to practice this medium of art! You really inspire me and I appreciate all of your videos, from filling sketchbooks to listing supplies you used to giving your advice and sharing your inspirations and methods! You are an incredibly wonderful person! Thank you so much!

  • @DreamingCatStudio
    @DreamingCatStudio Před 4 lety +3

    Great tutorial for this beginner! I was especially happy to see you just painted without a sketch. I’m not good at realistic drawing so often felt discouraged to try gouache, but love your style and will give it a try. Thank you!

  • @lilyazaleamc
    @lilyazaleamc Před 5 lety +1

    I loved this!! This was an extremely helpful tutorial and you explained everything very concisely and clearly. Thank you for making this 😊

  • @sophiezaaiman8930
    @sophiezaaiman8930 Před 7 lety +2

    Ah this was amazing! I've been trying to decide whether to splurge on Gouache or not, this was super helpful! xx

  • @igy0719
    @igy0719 Před 8 lety +8

    After this video, I'm definitely going to try gouache! This video was very clear to understand and very inspiring too. thank you!! 😄

  • @autumnlasseter1855
    @autumnlasseter1855 Před 7 lety

    i have been watching your videos for the past two days and i just have to say thank you for inspiring me and so many others to practice and make art. i always had a problem of wanting to make art but not knowing what, but you are so helpful! i'm defintely heading to an art store today.

  • @Josueabrahamluna
    @Josueabrahamluna Před 8 lety +1

    Excellent video! I've been trying to start painting with gouache and you explained everything very well. I also loved the bear.

  • @AmruthaViswanath
    @AmruthaViswanath Před 8 lety +4

    Totally going to try gouache! You've freed me from my doubts, thank you!

  • @jennpostles2427
    @jennpostles2427 Před 4 lety

    I love your chill and laid back vibe, it helps me to relax into the learning process and tame my inner critic. Thank you Minnie :)

  • @AdriAnneSoundsLike
    @AdriAnneSoundsLike Před 4 lety +1

    Loved this video! You broke it down well and answered the questions I had.

  • @traveldreamer4616
    @traveldreamer4616 Před 4 lety

    What an amazing video. I am just beginning to experiment with this medium. I also love mixed media applications.

  • @phoebeel
    @phoebeel Před 5 lety +4

    I bought some gouache yesterday. I have never really done any illustration myself before. Only at school and maybe every two years I try to draw Disney characters.
    But I always wanted to be able to express my dreams and ideas in drawings. So I searched for a gouache tutorial and I repainted this bear following your instructions. It turned out pretty well (my brushes are shit though, need some good ones haha) and I will put the bear up on my wall to see as my first painting in a long journey towards illustrating.

  • @georginagove2555
    @georginagove2555 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the introduction to gouache, really helpful. Your work is beautiful.

  • @AngelIllustrations
    @AngelIllustrations Před 3 lety

    fantastic tips and advice, thank you for sharing I look forward to trying them out

  • @lisal3094
    @lisal3094 Před 7 lety +48

    your nails are so pretty omg ;-;

  • @silentobserver3791
    @silentobserver3791 Před 4 lety

    Great video, very useful to see you use different techniques and explain as you go along. Thank you!

  • @adamdavis1909
    @adamdavis1909 Před 5 lety

    thank you so much! i havent painted in 13yrs and your video brought back all my memories. thank you again. you explain it wonderfully and easily. :)

  • @jesselynfrompushingdandeli5119

    Thank you for the tutorial! I have used gouache only a minimal amount of times and its been an odd feeling versus my home medium watercolor. I'm taking a gander at gouache for an upcoming project in school to experiment!

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding Minnie! Super demonstration, lots of info, honest review and really appreciate all your help. You need to be a hand model!

  • @colleenmcchesney1482
    @colleenmcchesney1482 Před rokem

    Thanks for making this wonderful & informational video. I am just getting started with gouache for the first time but coming from a watercolor background. I appreciate you breaking down the various techniques and steps for using this medium.

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 Před 7 lety

    Lovely voice, calming and pleasant video that effectively taught me what I wanted to know. Thanks for your work and contribution on this subject!

  • @lexiedurick4207
    @lexiedurick4207 Před 7 lety

    Thank you very much! I've been looking for a small tip and trick video, and yours helped me. I just got goache not to long ago and had some questions. Thanks again!

  • @V10K24
    @V10K24 Před 6 lety

    You hypnotised me with your art! Thank you for all the info! Really helpful stuff!

  • @yiannisteward
    @yiannisteward Před 5 lety

    A really professional and reach presentation! Thank you very much!

  • @sunshinemishasmommy5352

    This was a great introductory video..I've been thinking about using gouache but I didn't know anything about it...now I'm definitely going to try it..thanks 😊

  • @madrazodtlr5
    @madrazodtlr5 Před 6 lety

    I Love your teaching style!!! This is my first of your videos. Can't wait to see more! I hope you teach about other art mediums as well.

  • @devanelle1889
    @devanelle1889 Před 7 lety +1

    This was the most helpful video I've seen on Gouache, thank you!

  • @abejadelicada
    @abejadelicada Před 7 lety

    i had no idea this type of paint existed before i found your channel, i'm more of a watercolor person but i also love acrylic and this seems like a mix of both. this video was super helpful!

  • @englishinsomniac2754
    @englishinsomniac2754 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video.Love your gentle English syle.what beautiful hands and nails you have!

  • @bubbbly2910
    @bubbbly2910 Před 4 lety

    This was exactly the video i needed after searching all over youtube! Thank you so much🌸

  • @EmmaWoodthorpe
    @EmmaWoodthorpe Před 6 lety +1

    I love this video, thank you! I've been arting for a while now and while I have heard lots of good things about gouache from my artist friends, I've never used it myself. Your vid has inspired me to try it out in some of my illustrations. Thank's for the great explanatory vid! Emma Woodthorpe (aka embers & Ink)

  • @FunkyArtVibesASMR
    @FunkyArtVibesASMR Před 8 lety

    Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I just started using gouache as my main medium and I love it!

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety

      That's great! I hope this video helps!

  • @TheGameBrowz
    @TheGameBrowz Před 8 lety +1

    Loved this video! The quality of your videos has improved so much over the past few months and I hope we'll get to see more and more artwork from you as soon as possible :)

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety +1

      Thanks! I've been really investing in trying to improve the quality of my videos so I'm so happy to hear that it's being noticed :)

  • @chelsileger3442
    @chelsileger3442 Před 8 lety +1

    This is so helpful and it encourages me to try and do more with my painting! ❤️ Thank you. 😊

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety

      Thank *you* for watching! I'm so happy to help! :)

  • @xXHydroHoeXx
    @xXHydroHoeXx Před 7 lety

    This was great very informative. Love your art style too! thanks

  • @allaboutzii9305
    @allaboutzii9305 Před 7 lety +1

    you make it look so easy! I'd love to get my hands on some gouache

  • @oliviab8275
    @oliviab8275 Před 6 lety

    I love this video! What a beautiful painting too!

  • @jsmith907
    @jsmith907 Před 6 lety

    it's soooo beautiful! thank you for making it

  • @Tugboat-R-Us
    @Tugboat-R-Us Před rokem

    So glad I found your channel. I’ve been struggling with Gouache, blending has been a nightmare and I think I know why now since you explained not to blend/wash with water but to do paint on paint. I’ve also tried adding more white and that was not ideal

  • @sophiedarnell467
    @sophiedarnell467 Před 2 lety

    thank you for this!! Perfect beginner vid for me to learn tips and techniques. I also love the bear painting towards the end he/she is quite adorable!!

  • @biancapasqualli1668
    @biancapasqualli1668 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for making this video! It really helped me out, and it was really well made! :) 💕

  • @indymodestudios2188
    @indymodestudios2188 Před 6 lety

    Appreciate the video. Inspired to revisit my watercolors. Thanks!

  • @Dezomm
    @Dezomm Před 5 lety +1

    Your bear painting at the end looks so incredible! nice job and thank you for an informative video

  • @LoveYourself219
    @LoveYourself219 Před 6 lety

    I am heading to the art store and really wanted to try gouache or just tubed watercolor in general. But I didn't know where to start or what to get. And I've watched so many of your videos but I hadn't seen this info video? But I refreshed your home page and there it was! I feel so blessed aha

  • @marys.8379
    @marys.8379 Před 4 lety

    I personally use Royal Talens religiously. I was gifted 15 year old tubes of it, that a family member didn't want anymore a few years ago, and they were still amazing. Since then I've gotten almost every single tube they offer,and I can't recommend them enough!

  • @khannarmurr
    @khannarmurr Před 5 lety

    Very informative. I'm a digital artist looking to dip a toe in the world of physical art, this was very helpful, thank you!

  • @DeathAngel1029
    @DeathAngel1029 Před 8 lety +132

    I think I found my new favorite medium :D

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety +31

      :D It's definitely mine if you can't already tell haha

    • @DeathAngel1029
      @DeathAngel1029 Před 8 lety +8

      +SemiSkimmedMin haha, I was wobdering if you ever considered doing a review. Maybe other well know brands like Holbein?

    • @yellowspike3344
      @yellowspike3344 Před 6 lety

      Minnie Small so i recently bought Acryla gouache, should i learn more techniques or just start painting from references? I want to learn nature background and buildings.

  • @azulisa2575
    @azulisa2575 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the tips! I'm trying it for the first time today

  • @Raeburnsart
    @Raeburnsart Před 6 lety

    Your style is pretty wonderful. Thank you for this video.

  • @cbarzo1
    @cbarzo1 Před 6 lety

    Very helpful. I've been wondering about adding a set of gouache to my kit. I've been using watercolour and only have used white gouache. I'll check out your videos on Strathmore too. Thanks.

  • @tahhusoglu
    @tahhusoglu Před 4 lety +2

    Cheers mate I’m a interior design student and you helped me a lot

  • @tlskillman
    @tlskillman Před 3 lety

    Very nice tutorial, and painting. Thanks.

  • @MLang-bl7bn
    @MLang-bl7bn Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks a lot for the awesome tips! I'm gonna start using gouaches and this was very helpful.

  • @humanityyy
    @humanityyy Před 7 lety

    This video covers nearly everything, I love the way you explained it! I just got a gouache set today, with 12 tubes. It's from the brand pebeo. It's the next priciest one in my favorite craft store, the priciest one is reeves. I was looking for winston & newton but I don't think they sell it in my country.

  • @camstation
    @camstation Před 5 lety +20

    your hands is so pretty

  • @KatnippStudios
    @KatnippStudios Před 6 lety +1

    So handy! Thank you so much! Think I’m going to try out gouache for the first time on my channel! - your voice is so satisfying to listen too 😂 I could listen to you all night hehehehe

  • @heejintheworld
    @heejintheworld Před 8 lety

    this video was very informative! im a beginner with gouache and i wasnt sure how to use it. i love your art style!

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety

      Thank you! I hope this video gave you enough info to feel more confident with gouache :)

  • @nomorestoriestoday
    @nomorestoriestoday Před 7 lety

    Thanks for a great, informative vid! =) I've been testing it out and getting friendly with the gouache lately, and I'm loving the versatile quality!

  • @Gboy5587
    @Gboy5587 Před 6 lety

    very well done video, simple and very enjoyable to watch :)

  • @wanderingwade8877
    @wanderingwade8877 Před 7 lety

    Excellent video! I've got to try it. Subscribed.

  • @TheHandyRose
    @TheHandyRose Před 7 lety

    nicely done video for somebody who hasn't used gouache in ages this was a big help cheers

  • @gwensimmons_gigi1629
    @gwensimmons_gigi1629 Před 6 lety +1

    Cool Gouache tutorial! Thank you!!

  • @karusoni7
    @karusoni7 Před 6 lety

    Superb work thanks.. ur video helped me to understand gouache paints.. for beginners like me

  • @kmoy
    @kmoy Před 6 lety

    Another excellent video. Now I know so much more about gouache and blending!! I'm addicted to your videos. I just want to go home and create and make a mess! :)

  • @beginnerpieces
    @beginnerpieces Před 4 lety +2

    I'm about to get my first gouache palette... Thank you for the tips

  • @today75b
    @today75b Před 4 lety

    Thank you, I have been wondering how this paint works. And now I not only am going to try it, I also work at Michael's and can explain it better.
    - new subscriber.

  • @robynferguson7430
    @robynferguson7430 Před 2 lety

    This is exactly the information I needed, thanks!

  • @junnie_1090
    @junnie_1090 Před 5 lety

    You're so good at gouache!.thanks for the tips

  • @artbyagema
    @artbyagema Před 3 lety +1

    I'm glad I found your channel. I watched the other video of yours talking about your art journey and how you started out. I've always been using colored pencils but a lot of times I feel like it takes a longggg time to finish a piece on a weekend, in addition to working full time :( I tried watercolor but didn't work out well, then beat myself up for spending a bit money on a few supplies. (At least I gave it away to my sister so she can put good use to it). So now I've read a lot about gouache and am like well, is it worth it 🤦😞 I guess you never know until you try

  • @mimibutler1567
    @mimibutler1567 Před 7 lety

    Very useful and concise - I will be experimenting Thank you

  • @IRuinEvrything
    @IRuinEvrything Před 5 lety

    Great video. I learned a great deal in less than ten minutes. Special thanks to Google for simply handing your video to me after I typed 'gouache'.
    Your bear is awesome.

  • @whittygaming3565
    @whittygaming3565 Před 7 lety

    My god l am obsessed with your art!! I just LOVE your style! Wish l knew my way around painting like you! Good work! :D

  • @MagicalBevanna
    @MagicalBevanna Před 7 lety +2

    I love Gouache, it's so versatile and vibrant. You can water it down to resemble the translucency of watercolour, or thicken up to bring it to an Acrylic opacity. It goes really far. Even though I spend more when buying my Gouache, I know the tube is packed with pigment and so, needs only a little to bring out the beauty in the paint. I actually enjoy using Gouache more than watercolour. Activating it to repair or to lift it a little is great. However, once completed, fix it and frame it. Or any damp or spillage on to your painting can be truely disastrous as the paint activates so quickly and spoils your painting.

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 7 lety

      You're spot on with everything you just said, I really couldn't agree more! Thank you so much for watching :)

  • @moira_oleander
    @moira_oleander Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you for the information and tips. Painting with gouache sound interesting. I should try it.

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety

      I definitely recommend it, thanks for watching :)

  • @emosterjpeg5000
    @emosterjpeg5000 Před 7 lety

    this has been such a helpful video, thank you

  • @Roxee101
    @Roxee101 Před 8 lety

    That was just a really great video. Thank you for sharing your work.

    • @minniesmall
      @minniesmall  Před 8 lety

      Thank you :) And thanks for watching!

  • @MrsTiffanyGrey
    @MrsTiffanyGrey Před 4 lety

    What a lovely an helpful video! Thank you!

  • @whenimnotsculpting
    @whenimnotsculpting Před 5 lety

    Having never used gouache and have been wondering a lot about it, I'm now saving to buy my first lot so I can create something colourful. Being disabled from 11yrs of battling with cancer then radiation poisoning from my treatment I've been left in a wheelchair with a number of health problems which means I'm unable to work so funding my art is something I find difficult. However I'm definitely going to try this to hopefully make some beautiful work to be able to sell. Thx for the tips in this video it's really helped me out and I hope when my art studio in my garden has been built I'll be able to make video's of me creating so companies might send me out products to try which would be s huge help for sure! Keep up your great work! 😊