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A somewhat old gouache sketch I dug up and thought I'd share. Painted while listening to Gregory Alan Isakov's "Suitcase Full of Sparks": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf8aEaFOx-Q
Ironically (?) the imagery I get from this song is much more upbeat, I think I was just feeling emo whenever I painted this ;p
Ironically (?) the imagery I get from this song is much more upbeat, I think I was just feeling emo whenever I painted this ;p
Category Artwork (Traditional) / General Furry Art
Species Feline (Other)
Size 900 x 654px
File Size 1004.7 kB
WELL, I could talk about this all day, but I shall try to keep it brief for now.
Gouache is the same as watercolor, except that it has fillers added to make it opaque (usually gum arabic, but this can vary a bit depending upon manufacturer). I liken it to the worst of both worlds in the realm that straddles the line between watercolors and acrylic. That said, I love the stuff ;p It just takes some getting used to, mostly because while it is *generally* used in its undiluted, opaque form, you have to be absolutely careful not to re-wet those painted areas, because they will lift right up, a la water color. Therefor, dry brush techniques are very popular with it, and you will typically use slightly firmer brushes, closer to what you'd use for acrylic, than softer, springier or moppier brushes like you'd use with watercolor.
It has an amazing quality in person that lends itself wonderfully to poster-style flat/graphical expanses of color. I find that acrylic does not dry very consistently in depth/color, but gouache almost seems self-leveling in a way. Hard to explain. Suffice to say, you can get some very, very nice flat-coloring effects with it, due to its properties. The fillers in it also give it a bit of a nice.. not spark, but light-specked quality to it in person, too.
You can work with it thick or thin, and treat it basically like watercolor. Two of my absolute favorite gouache artists are: Yuchung Peter Chan: http://pixelp.tumblr.com/ and Becky Dreisdadt: http://beckydreistadt.com/ Peter works with it a bit more like acrylic/oil, and sometimes more like watercolor washes. Becky does some washing, by mostly works in a very classical, "Golden Book"/flat poster style. Both are incredibly talented, and well worth studying if you are interested in trying gouache!
If you want to hear more, I am happy to share :D And if you want to pick up a few, I can't recommend the Holbein brand enough, for its consistency, pigment concentration, price point, and availability. I dislike M Graham, W&N is okay. Have no yet used Pebeo Fine Gouache, but have heard good things.
Hope this helps!
Gouache is the same as watercolor, except that it has fillers added to make it opaque (usually gum arabic, but this can vary a bit depending upon manufacturer). I liken it to the worst of both worlds in the realm that straddles the line between watercolors and acrylic. That said, I love the stuff ;p It just takes some getting used to, mostly because while it is *generally* used in its undiluted, opaque form, you have to be absolutely careful not to re-wet those painted areas, because they will lift right up, a la water color. Therefor, dry brush techniques are very popular with it, and you will typically use slightly firmer brushes, closer to what you'd use for acrylic, than softer, springier or moppier brushes like you'd use with watercolor.
It has an amazing quality in person that lends itself wonderfully to poster-style flat/graphical expanses of color. I find that acrylic does not dry very consistently in depth/color, but gouache almost seems self-leveling in a way. Hard to explain. Suffice to say, you can get some very, very nice flat-coloring effects with it, due to its properties. The fillers in it also give it a bit of a nice.. not spark, but light-specked quality to it in person, too.
You can work with it thick or thin, and treat it basically like watercolor. Two of my absolute favorite gouache artists are: Yuchung Peter Chan: http://pixelp.tumblr.com/ and Becky Dreisdadt: http://beckydreistadt.com/ Peter works with it a bit more like acrylic/oil, and sometimes more like watercolor washes. Becky does some washing, by mostly works in a very classical, "Golden Book"/flat poster style. Both are incredibly talented, and well worth studying if you are interested in trying gouache!
If you want to hear more, I am happy to share :D And if you want to pick up a few, I can't recommend the Holbein brand enough, for its consistency, pigment concentration, price point, and availability. I dislike M Graham, W&N is okay. Have no yet used Pebeo Fine Gouache, but have heard good things.
Hope this helps!
Thanks! You've given a lot, and it's great! I'd had no idea the media would lift.
As for the brushes, I'll have to look at what's available. With the watercolor's I've used, the softer synthetic's are what I employ; with oils I rarely use stiff brushes, though mostly I use Kolinsky's.
I may follow up with other questions later, as soon as we bet past Christmas. I really appreciate the information.
BTW.. I totally agree on the Holbein brand, as I use that for the tube watercolors. For the cake type (I use those for spur of the moment painting) I've used the Sennelier brand.
As for the brushes, I'll have to look at what's available. With the watercolor's I've used, the softer synthetic's are what I employ; with oils I rarely use stiff brushes, though mostly I use Kolinsky's.
I may follow up with other questions later, as soon as we bet past Christmas. I really appreciate the information.
BTW.. I totally agree on the Holbein brand, as I use that for the tube watercolors. For the cake type (I use those for spur of the moment painting) I've used the Sennelier brand.
I have heard much about Sennelier, but not had the opportunity to try them. How would you compare them to Holbein? I mostly use Daniel Smith and some random W&N and M Graham's for watercolor (this formulation is fine, I just don't like their gouache).
Kolinsky with oil, huh? What do you like about those with oil? It's been years since I used oils (would love to again!), and I'm curious what qualities sable has to offer a thicker/harsher medium.
Kolinsky with oil, huh? What do you like about those with oil? It's been years since I used oils (would love to again!), and I'm curious what qualities sable has to offer a thicker/harsher medium.
Sennelier (and I've only used the cake pan type so far) seems to be nice, with rich colors. It doesn't seem to leave flakes as you mix, like some would when water is applied.
But, at present, if I'm using tube paint, I'll stick with the Holbein ( I probably should try the tube based Sennelier to compare).
The other kind of watercolor media (and it's more of an Ink/dye than a true wc paint) is "Dr. Martin's."
So far it does a good job for use as a watercolor, and it's more permanent (you can't lift it once it's on the paper.. which might be a drawback). The colors are really rich though!
Kolinsky's I love, because they really hold up to lots of use, and I've had one set now for a few years. They'll naturally wear down, like any brush, but with good care a round, flat, filbert, blender, etc., tends to last me about 5 or 6 years if used constantly.
The Kolinsky's also give a nice smooth brush stroke on the canvas, and they rarely leave hairs (they have really strong ferrules... a plus for any natural hair brush. They're also... NOT cheap. One Filbert I purchased was $75, and that was on sale (I saw one #14 Round for over $100). Dick Blick, Cheap Joe's, Pet's ArtORama carry them, as dose Utrech.
As for the sable, I'd try the Isabey Kolinsky's. I've got a few of them, and they're wonderfully sturdy (BTW.. the $75 brush I mention above is that brand, and a #14 Filbert).
But, at present, if I'm using tube paint, I'll stick with the Holbein ( I probably should try the tube based Sennelier to compare).
The other kind of watercolor media (and it's more of an Ink/dye than a true wc paint) is "Dr. Martin's."
So far it does a good job for use as a watercolor, and it's more permanent (you can't lift it once it's on the paper.. which might be a drawback). The colors are really rich though!
Kolinsky's I love, because they really hold up to lots of use, and I've had one set now for a few years. They'll naturally wear down, like any brush, but with good care a round, flat, filbert, blender, etc., tends to last me about 5 or 6 years if used constantly.
The Kolinsky's also give a nice smooth brush stroke on the canvas, and they rarely leave hairs (they have really strong ferrules... a plus for any natural hair brush. They're also... NOT cheap. One Filbert I purchased was $75, and that was on sale (I saw one #14 Round for over $100). Dick Blick, Cheap Joe's, Pet's ArtORama carry them, as dose Utrech.
As for the sable, I'd try the Isabey Kolinsky's. I've got a few of them, and they're wonderfully sturdy (BTW.. the $75 brush I mention above is that brand, and a #14 Filbert).
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