Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Want to paint a beautiful long-necked giraffe with spots without learning the tricks of oils or acrylics? Gouache is the easiest medium to use for beginners! My step-by-step tutorial uses gouache to make a simple giraffe face in about 25 minutes. Gouache is cool because it’s like thick watercolor you can layer and fix easily. … Read more
Ready to paint vibrant sunflowers in just 15 minutes? My beginner-friendly gouache tutorial guides you step-by-step to create a stunning sunflower without a sketch. This tutorial is using Himi Jelly Gouache, you can also use acrylic or poster paints to paint a sunflower. Gouache Painting Basics for Flowers Before diving into sunflowers, let’s cover gouache … Read more
Though Gouache is infamous for being similar to watercolor, reputable painters still used Gouache as their primary medium and iconic paintings were used with Gouache. Gouache may be similar to watercolor, but some artists prefer it over others. There’s no loss, and we understand because Gouache is very worth it, even for beginners. Many artists … Read more
I was contemplating the purchase of Holbein acryla for a while – it is quite pricey after all and what if it isn’t worth it? I did it finally when I was in Japan – it felt right to buy Japan-made paint there and it felt very special. So I bought their regular gouche and … Read more
Gouache, also known as opaque watercolor, works so well on paper, yet many beginners wonder if there are other options, like canvas. I tested my Miya gouache on simple gesso-primed canvas and I’ll share what I liked and didn’t quite enjoy in the process. Spoiler: Gouache painting works better on paper, canvas pads, and canvas … Read more
Choosing acrylic vs gouache? Why not combine?! Acrylic gouache has properties of both! I’ve recently made 4 mini paintings and one portrait with Turner acryl gouache and let me share my thoughts. I also have Holbein gouache and Holbein acryla gouache and I will compare acryla to Turner’s acrylic gouache as well. Is acrylic gouache … Read more
Now that I’ve been using gouache for over a year, I wanted to try some professional-grade paint that offers vibrant colors, smooth consistency, and excellent lightfastness. I’ve tested 3 different gouache brands, and Holbein Artist’s gouache has the best quality and value for money. Holbein Gouache is known for its vibrant colors, smooth consistency, and … Read more
Gouache works amazingly for vibrant illustrations, landscapes, postcards and art on paper. Are you curious if it is difficult to master gouache technique? Surprise, it is not! That’s why I give you this guide on painting with gouache for beginners with budget-friendly supplies and pro tips. Gouache is great for beginners because it resembles watercolor … Read more
After years of playing with acrylics and writing about painting, I’ve decided to try something new. I started seeing so many videos on simple yet gorgeous little landscapes and food illustrations and turned out it was gouache! This is it! I decided to jump on it. Reddit suggested I try Miya as a beginner and … Read more
I noticed that my kitchen wall has a very nice light coming through shades in the morning. I immediately thought that it would be a perfect place to hang some abstract art in earthy tones (as our kitchen is sort of industrial and wooden mix). I had my new Himi Maya Gouache set and I … Read more