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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- I'm here to tell you that there is only one additional supply you need to venture into gouache painting!
Am I saying gesso can fully replace gouache? No! But if you’re budget is tight and you want to get a feel for it, oh yes!!
Be sure to read the pinned comment below for more clarification :)
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Friends I’ve upset folks again with another of my crazy ideas! I want to address some concerns:
1. Gesso is not gouache. I like my snappy RUclips titles but forgive me if I’ve confused you. Gouache is a water based media, rewets after dry. Gesso is a polymer based media and is permanent after dry.
2. Gesso will slowly degrade your brushes just like ANY media left to dry on the bristles repeatedly. Please wash your brushes thoroughly after each use.
3. White gesso will only lighten any pigment you add it to (I thought that was obvious). So if you want intense and dark opacity, gesso won’t work.
4. I’ve been painting with gesso as an additive for over 20 years and so has my brush collection. I’ve used synthetics (which stand up better in the long run to acrylics/gesso), but I’ve also used natural bristle and hybrids. In my experience the brushes stand up beautifully to the heavier media. No issues. But again, clean your brushes extremely well.
5. Gesso is not gouache :)
6. Watch for contamination. Rinse your gesso filled brush in a “dirty” container of water and then a clean (I always have 4 wells of water on my painting table). I will say however, I’m not always so precise and perfect. I’m sure gesso has found it’s way to my palette. Watercolor isn’t as precious as you might worry! I’m very tough on all of my supplies. Brushes, palette take a beating daily from this crazy artist and ya know what…they’re all just fine! My brushes have beautiful points after years of use, my palettes are unaffected!
Thanks...I love and welcome new ideas! For me, I set aside a few "cheap" brushes to use with non-watercolor products.
I too use all brushes for all things including blending oil sticks, oil pastels, painting D&D minis, glue, you name it. No trouble if you clean them. And. I thought you were clear in the idea you were presenting as well as the limitations and guidelines around it.
I was trying to resist being a know-it-all, especially since my skills are far below yours, but since you brought it up again here goes: Gesso is also not 'dilute paint' In fact, it can be quite thick if that's your thing. Most importantly, it has TEXTURE. The texture is to create an additional 'tooth' to the surface. I make my own, and create my texture with a mix of calcium carbonate, talc (yep - real talc - cornstarch baby powder is not talc, though some use it with success) and finely ground mica. All this makes me wonder if you could get the exact same effect you show with a medium body white acrylic paint.
PS: When I make gesso, I make it clear and then add pigments/paints if needed or desired depending on the painting.
@@EvBarney Thanks for sharing this info!
My brushes are used on all mediums including collage medium. They’re fine. I wash them with mild shampoo and if they’re slightly damaged, I pour boiling water over them re-shape and hang them upside down to dry. People need to chill the heck out and “go with the flow, and not throw a fit!” It’s only a brush and only a medium. Kirsty, please block nasty Nellies. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have no idea why people take the time to criticize people who offer free instructional videos, for fun. I have brushes for years, cheap ones, more expensive ones and very expensive one (to me). I am not rich nor do I pretend to be, but I do clean my brushes very well. Some people have nothing better to do. You explained not to mix it in the palette, not to mix it with paint in the palette. What more could we ask for? Nothing! You are very nice to watch and I enjoy watching you so much. Some people need to be more kind and realize your just for entertaining and informative. I thought crafting, painting, creating there were no hard fast rules. Do you and forget all negative.
I really like your wild and crazy style - that's what makes your channel unique! Please don't let negative comments discourage you from being yourself and challenging people to think outside the box. ❤️
I appreciate your uplifting words soooo much!!
I love love seeing your creative and interesting ways to create art! You really are a one of a kind teaching artist, in that you introduce the true basics of watercolor, but then add super fun ideas. Thank you!
Thank you so much 😀
I’ve been painting just a little over a year, I still am a baby at painting, I must say I just adore your channel, I snagged your art for joys sake and LOVE it. I really enjoy thinking outside the box, I feel it makes me a better artist to be curious and adventurous about trying different things. I’m here for it! 💗
Glad to know it!
This was an interesting technique to try, which gave me ideas for doing some effects with my watercolors with galaxies. I have gauche and I will keep on using it as I do, but this again is a very unique way of playing with your watercolors for me! As for the brushes getting ruined as people are talking about in the comments, I would just suggest using your cheaper brushes.
By now I would assume most who own expensive brushes know how to treat them. You don't buy expensive brushes and not take care of them (unless you are rich, I guess?) But just in case, having different brushes for different types of media and cleaning them will prolong their life. That has helped me keep dollar brushes and expensive ones safe and working. :)
Thanks so much for chiming in! XO
Thanks Kristie,and everyone else who commented about using their brushes for almost everything. When my new art room is finished ( yeah,!). I want to go back painting on silk. Just starting watercolor, and adding some quality brushes. Wondering how careful I have to keep new brushes separate , including my new Kristie brushes.
You are so welcome!
Hi Kristy, I'm relatively new to your teaching (and to watercolour) and really appreciate your joyful approach to watercolour. I just wish I could get back to that childlike approach to art instead of my 60 Yr old fearful/afraid of messing up approach etc etc 😒
I watched the cactus video yesterday and thought it was fascinating and loved the effect gesso had when you put a small dot of it on the watercolour cactus.. it was like the colour was running away from it. If the gesso was yellow/orange they'd look like little fireflies on the cactus 😊 I've ordered your brushes and can't wait for them to arrive 😍 please send your joyful thoughts my way to the UK and I may be able to pick them up...you surely radiate megawatts of positivity 😁 you make me smile while watching your videos 😊 Xx
Can't wait to know if you paint your fireflies!!
Sweet girl......I love that you share all of your ideas and discoveries with us!!!! I don't have the artistic vision that you do and so appreciate you "spreading" your knowledge around and making my artistic journey so much more fun and rewarding. I got your brushes in my arsenal and am also hoping for a tutorial on your lovely set.......Thanks for the artistic inspiration.....
Thank you!! Did you scan the QR code on the back of the brush card? There’s a free hour long tutorial there that only my brush owners get access to!
@@KristyRice Gosh......I didn't even look at the back until right now!! I can get started immediately.....thanks for your quick response.......
While watching you dab the gesso onto the dark blue cactus section, it inspired me! What about on a night sky...stars or winter scene...snow?
I will definitely be trying this out! Thanks for sharing!
Oh absolutely!! Let me know how your experiments go!!
I immediately started playing around with gouache and acrylic after watching this.
Very inspiring video!
Wow everyone certainly had feelings about watercolor, gesso and gouache. It’s another technique another use for gesso I sincerely don’t think Kristy believed it would replace gouache just something to add to your artistic arsenal. Maybe give her some grace if you didn’t at first. Remember she wants us to have fun and enjoy creating with watercolors.
You get it, thank you :)
@@nmhrunner I’ve never heard her denigrate another artist. If you don’t like her style, don’t watch. And don’t be mean.
This is such a neat trick! I love how experimental you are with your work! It blows my mind every time!
Aww thanks!
I love the surreal effect you get with the gesso on the cacti!!! Can't wait to try.🙂
It's so good!
Keep doing what you do so well Kristy. A few people are nitpicking this video to pieces. I thought the instructions were very clear. Gesso, like acrylics and watercolor, is made to be thinned with water. As long as it stays wet, you're good. Clean your brushes well, change water frequently, and you're good. In 57 years of painting with all mediums, the first lesson I learned was how to clean your brushes. I think some people here are sweating the small stuff. People who teach art here, like you, give people a chance to learn things with no stress. I hope you continue to be uplifting and blow these sourpusses off.
PS. My dear sister is still fairly new to watercolor and loves your style so much I sent her a set of your brushes. Watercolor was what got us through the pandemic (during hours long sessions on Duo 😁), and I want to thank you and the many artists I follow on here for the tremendous effort you make helping people learn to experience the joy of painting. ❤️
Loved this. I live among cacti 🌵 and always enjoy a new idea on how to capture them. That white will be in my next practice session. Thank you. I am addicted to your free and colorful style. 💙🌵🙏
Yay!
In art anything goes. Thank you for showing us your different ways of achieving different results. I like it
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks for this video, I sometimes use white gouache, but this is definitely better. And let’s go on experimenting with all the lovely supplies we have. Wonderful of you to share yours.
Another amazing tutorial by the queen of experimental watercolor! I love how you encourage us to test the boundaries, try new and strange things, and most importantly check our negative self-talk at the door. You’ve helped me in so many ways to shake off the nerves and worries about messing up a painting. Thank you 😊
Oh my gosh thank you!!
love this experiment Kristy! I'm always strugling with watercolors and white :D :D this is another great way to add white to my paintings! thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🥰 have a wonderful day! Mary 🥰🤗
Glad you enjoyed it!!
I am an absolute beginner and I’m lovin’ you instruction! Thank you ❤️
You’re welcome!
Yay! My brush set just came today -- they're so pretty in their sweet little pouch. Can't wait to put them to use. Thanks, Kristy.
I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Don't let gesso dry on your brush!
Kristy I love the way you think out of the box and teach. Not everyone learns the same way so trying different techniques and mixing things up is an awesome way to reach people who would otherwise be overlooked. They are the ones who think they can’t art as they need. I enjoyed this class and have been looking suspiciously at both my gesso and watercolours since seeing the video. Sure it’s not gouache but who cares. If it wasn’t for people like you looking for new techniques and ideas we wouldn’t have mixed media or acrylic paint or many other wonderful art supplies and thinking. I love your classes and your sassyness. Big arty hugs to you.
What? Mind blown! You're my favourite watercolour teacher. Thank you. I'm off to gouache-town.
Goooo get it!!
I LOVED this video, I am a huge fan of using white gesso instead of white acrylic paint and I think this is a great hack if you can't afford all those bright jelly gouache paints you see all over youtube. Please don't stop sharing more videos like this. I didn't get the pressing you were saying this was the same as gouache at all, just a great alternative and I think the results look great. Love your videos and feel heartbroken for you that you've had so many negative comments. Sending love and positive vibes your way from the UK 🥰😘💜💙💚🧡💛❤
Very new to your channel and to watercolour painting. Acrylic and egg tempera are much more familiar to me. The clarity and detail in your descriptions are excellent. Thank you.
I appreciate that and welcome!!
This was a nice technique, but I wouldn’t say it is the same as Gouache at all. It doesn’t at all look like Gouache paint that I’ve ever seen. I think you are showing how you could make your watercolor a tad more opaque, but it softens/lightens the watercolor and is not the bright color that Gouache paint has.
Makes sense :)
Facing a pretty full day it was such fun to follow you and create this fun cactus along with you. thank you, Kristin.
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Sweet. I always wondered about the gesso. And I’m happy to say I LOVE my brushes so much I ordered a second set 🤗🤗
This is a great idea and looks like a lot of fun. Every time you dabbed that gesso onto the blue it looks like the lights were coming on! Before I bought gouache colors, I used white gouache to mix with watercolor to see if I liked it.
It is so much fun!!
What about using the tube of titanium white watercolour paint that's often included in sets? Unfortunately, most gesso contains a polymer like PVA which makes it stick to page but also makes it waterproof. Of course, that doesn't matter if you don't plan to re-wet your painting. :)
I actually love the idea of the opaque white mixing into the watercolour paint - gonna try with opaque white watercolour paint and also white gesso.
Sure! I like the bold intensity that gesso offers in some situations, something I can’t get with white watercolor but correct there nooooo rewetting :)
Gesso is polymer but also chalk so it will take and absorb water after it's dry and cure. Not as much as paper, and that amount will differ around brand. The standard acrylic titanium white though won't take any water, it will pearl on it like on plastic.
This was such a fun video ! I love how you are not afraid to experiment , it helps me to loosen up and not be so rigid with my paintings 😘😘😘I love your videos !! Ignore the neg comments , you are a joy to watch!
Glad you liked it!!
Be blessed Kristy and have a great week.
Hope you are recovering nicely.
I am, thank you so much 😘
Hey kristy! I got your brush set finally! It’d be really neat to see a video about the set and maybe you show what each brush can do. I’ve watched your dagger brush video but I’ve never used a cats tongue before.
I love this! My head is spinning thinking of possibilities. You have opened a new layer of wrap on the outside of the box!
I’m glad!!
Love the brilliant colors you choose you never disappoint when your beeing bold bravo.
😘😘😘
Thank you for your creativity. It was nice to watch you paint in real time and so have more time to take it in. Thank you
Glad you the link the real time version!
Love this fresh idea! Thank you for showing me a new way to use my paints together. I love your painting style and appreciate all your videos. I never get bored with your ideas and inspiration.
Thanks so much!
I love ALL of your tutorials! This one is the coolest cacti!
Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing this! I've needed to buy some white gouache for highlights and you may have saved me a little money. I'm wondering how this works with flicking and throwing loose with water on the paper. I'm not worried about my brushes like others bc you aren't saturating "gesso" into the brushes feral and painting like ppl do in an acrylic application. This is such a little amount. I am afraid I will stick my brush right in my pan with gesso on it, but I can always run water over the pan.
Glad it was helpful!
Cool idea. I'll have to give it a try. I hope you are feeling much better.
Thank you so much, I am!
I love this, I’ve only ever used gesso in art journaling, but now I have a reason to pick some up next time I do a supplies run :D and as for cacti, I can’t believe, living where I do (NV) I don’t have one painting of a cactus…how? I’ve crocheted deserts worth, but not one painting… guess I know what has to be done…. *Adds cacti to the list*
Please do!
I really enjoy your style of teaching.....tx :)
Thanks so much!!
You make me just want to stop what I'm doing, and go paint!
That’s my goal!
This is a cool effect and would be considered multi media I suppose. I like it. I have a big tube of acrylic white. I think gouache is reworkable where this wouldn't be. Cool either way.
Glad you like! Give it a go!
If people don’t like the content they can go to a more traditional channel. I love the way you teach. I wish I lived closer and could get in person classes. Your awesome and so are your videos. Please don’t change being you or the way you teach.
I won’t, I promise :)
You make watercolor look so easy as I am a beginner.
Gesso is actually made from water,
Glue and marble dust or another form of gypsum. You can also add white powdered pigment if you want to make it extra opaque.
Or you can add “whitening” another powdered pigment but mostly it’s used to make gouache imx
Thanks everyone! Love all the ideas!!
Thank you! Family feeling better? Hope so♡
You’re welcome!! We are…finally!!
Ty for this fun video. You are soooo creative! I did use white acrylic paint a few days ago. I do not have either gesso or gouache, for my small waves on a card. I'm a beginner, so not sure I want to invest. I do have your brushes though :) learning so much from you!
So glad you tried it! Be careful with those brushes. Clean them well, lots of rinses and you’ll be fine :)
I used an old brush, not yours. And of course I wouldn't mix the acrylic with my watercolor pans:)😊
Awesome
Reminds me of how some white inks behave with watercolours, a new "bully" in town, move over yellow
Will be fun to try gesso diluted with water
Thanks again for another fun inspiring video
You’re welcome!!
I love traditional gouache and will always use it, since it's less "dangerous" than acrylic media if contamination happens. But this is an interesting idea. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful work. I need to find that chartreuse, ha.
You’re welcome!
Always learn from you! Love the gesso use! I’m learning so much about experimenting with your permission!👌❤️Karen Dirmish
Wahoo! So glad to hear it!!
My cat, very cute, well pampered, loved by everyone and dumb as a potatoe, always jumps on my table and tries to drink my water too.
😂😂😂
Thank you so much! I was so curious about using the Gesso! Genius 😜
Ha thanks!!
I think this approximates a pastel-hued acrylic gouache. It's a lot like how people mix white gouache with watercolors to make watercolors turn gouache-y. Except instead of white gouache, you're using gesso. Makes sense!
Also...it really does kind of of look like a gouache painting. Specifically, either a watered-down Himi Gouache or my Caran D'Ache pan gouache. Not quite full opacity, but pretty opaque.
Nice technique for mixed media art. Is there a reason you used guesso instead of white acrylic paint? Also, gouache I still worth buying and learning in my book, this is a nice fun technique, but it isn’t gouache. I’m not at traditionalist at all so I will be trying thus and comparing in my own practice, thanks!
I knew my title would get a rise out of folks! I own and use gouache but many can’t afford to buy so many supplies. Gesso is a fun, affordable sub for sure!
I think I’ll stick with goauche and bleed proof white, but interesting video!
Thanks!
This is a cool technique--thank you for helping us explore new ideas.
Love watching you at work. I would have never thought to use Gesso with watercolour like this. Thanks Kristy :)
You bet!!
Great idea, you are so creative/experimental!
Ha thanks!
You could also tint gesso with watercolor on a paper palette for colored gouache, as well. This will only give you lighter shades, of course. I’d use your separate acrylic brushes to paint with this, not your expensive watercolor brushes. Paint on!
Great video. I was looking forward to meeting your cat ! Maybe next video haha.
She never made her appearance!
Muy bueno Kristy!
This is super interesting. Gesso is so much cheaper than gouche here. Can't wait to try this just to check it out. My kid has a ton gesso, I just gotta find it lol
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I’m so confused as to why this video caused so much controversy. 🤷🏽♀️ I don’t get it. 😆
I don't get it either. Seems like some "know-it-alls" want to show just how superior they are to everyone else. My question is: If they're so knowledgeable about watercolor and brushes, etc., why would they need any further teaching, like Kristy so beautifully does?
@@cocoandwheeler ah ok. That is a good question. Honestly I get kinda irritated with people who say there’s a wrong way or right way to do art. The cool thing about art is the freedom to create and do whatever you want to do. There’s no wrong way.
@@nmhrunner cool. Well I know I’m dumb and a bit more free spirited when it comes to art but I can see why someone may point out how they’re not the same or even similar. I’m guessing it would be like if someone said oil painting is like watercolor. Totally different.
Can you point me to where I’m critical and negative towards others artists? Please I’m asking sincerely?
I’m so confused why you continue to attack here?
@@nmhrunner you sound like a very unhappy person, and resentful of others' success. I get THAT. I've never detected badmouthing of other artists from Kristy.
Lol! Your videos are always so fun:)
I’m glad!
I use white matte craft paint from michael's in same manner and a lot cheaper than gesso, just get the matte one.
Oh need to give that a try!!
@@KristyRice let me know if you do and what you think. It was a tip passed on to me by a comic/illustrator friend.
I have liked this video. I like when you didn't like the cactus needles you just blended them away.
Thank you!! Blendy blend!!
Makes a good starry night
Yes!!!
Love this, great for moons, galaxies ect
Indeed!
I love this idea to expand my collection of acryl gouche. But when I use gouche, I want to be able to reconstitute it.
Now I am trying to figure out what to do with my gouache that I have never used😂
Oh goodness! Get it out and use it!!
Tenés la uña del meñique izquierdo descolorida! le hubieras mandado un poco el verde del cactus! 😉
looks like a lot of fun. Thank you
You’re welcome!
Question: gouache is water based like watercolor and gesso is acrylic based, what does this do to good watercolor brushes??
If you are using taklon/nylon brushes for watercolor, they should be fine. If you are using high quality watercolor brushes made from real hair or a good imitation, you are best off only using them for water media. Not only because of the acrylic nature of gesso, but also because gesso is somewhat abrasive, as there are little solid particles in it to create a good texture for paints to stick on.
I’ve never had issues using gesso or acrylic with any of my brushes. But if you are very concerned stay away from gesso I suppose.
I just don’t see the serious damage occurring and I’ve been painting like this for decades???
@@KristyRice Kristy I agree, I have one or 2 brushes I might not dip into an acrylic paint. But especially for a small painting like this one, if you wash your brush when your done, not problem at all. I cross my brushes into gesso, have been for a while and my brushes iook just fine.
Will the gesso damage your watercolor brushes?
Nope! Most watercolor brushes are made for acrylic or watercolor :) Just make sure you clean them well all the way down to the ferrule and you’ll be just fine!
Yes. it can cause serious damage watercolour / any brushes (even those designed for acrylics) if they are accidentally left on the table while continuing to paint, and they dry, and also by clogging up the microscopic tiny 'flakes' that make up each hair as we paint.
Watercolour brushes are made from very fine hairs that are made up of microscopic scales. As we paint, the water / paint opens up those tiny scales to enable it to carry more paint. Think of it as the effect that a good hair conditioner has on your own hair - it works by opening up those tiny scales and so adds 'volume' to the way your hair looks. It's exactly the same with your watercolour / gouache brushes..
Acrylic paint is not good for natural or good synthetic fibre brushes, and unless you meticulously rinse your brushes every single time before putting them down to use another, because even thinned acrylic paint dries very fast. Use the proper brushes for anything that has acrylic in it, and treat them, with care, too.
Also, allowing any acrylic gesso into the paint pan can also alter the paint in the pan so that it doesn't behave in a 'watercolour' way.
Note: I learned the hard way...
If you are using taklon/nylon brushes for watercolor, they should be fine. If you are using high quality watercolor brushes made from real hair or a good imitation, you are best off only using them for water media. Not only because of the acrylic nature of gesso, but also because gesso is somewhat abrasive, as there are little solid particles in it to create a good texture for paints to stick on.
Great idea 💡
Thanks!
This is awesome!
Thanks!!!
Ok so I tried this and my gesso did not behave like yours…..it stayed put and did not bloom. I even tried different amounts of wetness. But I did use a dagger brush that I have not used much and it made great cactuses! And I tried gouache for the white dots, but I liked the gesso better for its 3-D effect and ability to stay white I like the gouache.
What brand of gesso?
Amazing tip! Thank you 🤍🤍🤍
You’re welcome!
You said you could use acrylic white. Are you talking about the crafty kind of acrylic that comes in the small bottles or the artist acrylic from the tubes? I like that you challenge the norm by using different colors. I tend to be boring and less adventurous but watching your style challenges me to think outside the box. Thank you.
You could use any acrylic, especially for experiments but you might ultimately prefer the texture and dry finish of gesso over a craft paint.
The Amazon link to your brushes just goes to a bunch of brushes but not yours. Please let me know when it works
I will announce here when we’re back in stock!
Is gesso used on stretched cotton canvas for watercoloring? I just bought some canvas frames and it said it was "treated" and ready for watercoloring... (Arteza 8 x 8") I'm a newbie and don't have the best memory for details...Ha!!HA!!! I've always been like this - it's not only my age... Also Kristy... I have noticed a beautiful blue green on your palette... any ideas? Could be a computer color thing... curious!!! Well, welcome back and again thanks for sharing and being so interesting 😊!!! Love from a California Gramma ❤️
Hi, Ann. "This 12-pack of classic canvases features 100% cotton surfaces which have been carefully coated with three coats each of titanium white acrylic gesso, "
Quoted from Arteza - you'll need to scroll down for the link.
arteza.co.uk/blog/earth-day-with-arteza-products#:~:text=This%2012%2Dpack%20of%20classic,you%20feel%20inspired%20to%20create.
This is acrylic / polymer resin, and it's not a good idea to use watercolour brushes on it, as the unyielding surface of the acrylic will damage your delicate watercolour brushes.
(I've written more about this elsewhere in the comments for more detail.) Hope this helps.
@@nmhrunner We posted at the same time! It's actually primed with three coats each of titanium white acrylic. (See my reply to Ann and the quote from Arteza. :) )
Her brushes will be fine. If you’re painting day in day out for years with the same brush, sure you’ll notice a good deal of wear but for the hobby painter (or heck even the professional), it’s not a worry worth worrying about!! I speak form experience! I’m extremely rough on my art materials across the board. I dig in and use things I shouldn’t and I don’t see any issues with the wear on my supplies!
Have fun with these canvases!!
Thank you to everyone! I hope they'll respond well to watercolor for beginners!
Love! Is this your new palette? I can't wait for it to come out.
It is!!
@@KristyRice Great! Looking forward to its release!!!🥳
Love this effect!! ❤️🌵🌵🌵❤️
Thanks!
Is the palette you are using your paints that are coming out soon? If so, I cannot wait to purchase!!
Yes indeed it is!!
Hey Kristy… never stop experimenting and creating Boo to all those purists who are so negative. BTW who doesn’t wash their brushes after a painting session!!! Love your work 🤩
Well that’s what I thought. I was like “do I really have to remind folks to wash their brushes?” Lol! 😘😘😘
If it’s all you have, it’s a curious dupe. Simple. The question I posed in my titles and thumbnails, was just that, a question. Not a statement of fact.
WOW! Thank you for this video😍
You’re very welcome! Be sure to read my pinned comment before you try!
My question is why use gesso instead of watercolor white??
Gesso for some projects gives me the extra opacity I’m after. White watercolor is the least opaque and powerful of whites
Hello from Tennessee ❣️
Hi!!!!!
I tried to buy your brushes but they are out of stock. What brushes do you recommend? I’ve tried looking for sets that contain the same kinds of brushes as you use but still feel overwhelmed by my searches. I’m super beginner so I would prefer a less expensive set if possible. Then again my husband is a woodworker so even the most expensive watercolor supplies are nothing in cost in comparison. Not that i want to go into a spending war with my husband 😂
Oh yeah I would never want to be in a spending war with a woodworker, omg!! My brushes should be back in stock next week! We may just put some up on kristyrice.com if Amazon doesn’t get itself together!
Awesome, thank you!!! I was going to paint make shift brushes to match your handles so I would be able to follow along with you better. This will be way better to just get your brushes 😂
Hey Kristy! I enjoy your youtube klips everytime♥️And since i would like to buy a couple of your brushes i follow your link to amazon, but i cant find them there! Are they already out of stock? Or maybe they dont ship to sweden? Hope you can help me. Sincerely. Angelique. Orsvärn.
They went out of stock today unexpectedly but more should be available in a few days :)
Im so for experimenting and mixing all kinds of media. I do things that make conventionele artists shudder with disgust. I'm by no means a good printer, but love the excitement of seeing what happens when I mix shit together.
Please stop. I and many here have experienced an elitist minded artist on more than one occasion in our lifetimes. That is our lived experience and should not be debated. Someone in another thread schooled me in an iconic example of this elitism, Bob Ross, who even after death, is still ridiculed for commercializing art, for doing things differently. Please don’t vilify me. You will be blocked if you continue to spread hate and inspire division here.
@@KristyRice thanks you Kristy. I didn't want to react to the comment because I did not want to start an argument. But it is my experience. It even put me of painting and drawing. Thankfully mixed media is a thing now. And your open attitude is what I absolutely love and watch your channel for!
Would gesso also work to cover a porous surface to prep for watercolor?
Sure! It will give you a surface that will accept watercolor but there will be some resist as you work.
But watercolor ground would be your best option, it’s rather pricey and has an obvious tooth as you apply. Using gesso as a primer for a non-porous surface will create resist as you play watercolor and create a finished surface that wouldn’t be very durable over time.
Edited to add :) I have a vid here where I use watercolor ground on a bare wood ornament. I’ve also used watercolor ground on non porous surfaces like nylon and it worked decently. I would find a broken shell to practice on first to gather some confidence and play with the ground a bit.
ruclips.net/video/gyuI7_ZDAoE/видео.html
Here you can see a cheap nylon play tent I primed with watercolor ground and then watercolored. The results were pretty cool!
Scroll down to the “magical maze” section :)
www.marthastewart.com/1524934/medieval-dragon-birthday-party
Love this thanks so much 🤩
So glad!
You added pink to the prickly pear cactus, did you know there's actually a purple kind? So your pink isn't too far off honestly. :D
I do! Yes, I think it flowers yellow?
@@KristyRice I think I've seen yellow flowers on both. We had some green ones in my front yard as a kid and they always flowered yellow.
@@KristyRice most do but some actually flower in orange my neighbor has them. i think theres probably other colors too! i love prickly pear flowers : )
What does gesso do to watercolor brushes? Does it eventually destroy them like acrylics do?
Yes. Unless you rinse thoroughly every single time you dip into the acrylic, it will destroy your beautiful brushes, Use brushes designed for acrylic paint, and take good care of those, too. They are made of sturdier stuff, and some will look and feel similar, but they still need to be cleaned thoroughly and not left to dry out during painting (it's all too easy to put aside a brush you've just used and not rinsed... ) on the work table or afterwards
I’ve been painting with gesso and acrylics with my watercolor brushes for what seems like a lifetime, no issues. Yes you must clean your brushes thoroughly after each session but please don’t worry about ruining your brushes!!
I don’t have this experience whatsoever!
@@KristyRice I have been doing this for many years and Never ruined a brush. If someone doesn't like what you do I wonder what the hell they are even doing here. Smfh
Could I water down my acrylic white paint in a similar way?
Absolutely!! I would suggest mixing the acrylic and water with the other end of your brush handle (like make a small batch) but yes!!!
What happens if you mic gesso with gouache?
Basically it will contaminate the gouache making it unable to rewet. But there is such a thing as acrylic gouache they doesn’t rewet soooo 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😂😘
Super fun cacti here
Thanks!!