Thank you Naomi. It's always a bit daunting to add a layer of something over a water soluble medium, but this wax works so well and makes water bead on the painting. The paint didn't budge. Really cool.
Thanks so much, Sandrine, for doing this video. I'm just getting into gouache and have decided that small canvases will be a perfect way to begin. I do like the sky included, too.
So glad you were able to use the qouache on the panel. I would have felt quilty if it hadn't worked out. I love the penquin. I think the wax made it even prettier. I've already put a jar in my Amazon cart. Thank you for another great video.
Thank you very much, Eileen. Even if it hadn't worked out, it would have been a great experiment. I like the texture of the canvas under the painting and the wax almost makes it look like an oil painting. All in all, a fun project. I'll have to do this again!
Thank you for this video! Just what I needed, as I had a few canvas at home but didn't want to waste my gouache without being sure it worked 😅 Can I ask you a few questions about the wax? Won't it be sticky at all after it dries? Won't dust particles stick to it? Will it be the same in hot climate, won't it melt? In short, how good does it perform in the long run, will it be hard and wipeable like varnish? I have troubles finding a good water free varnish, as I don't like sprays.
Glad it was helpful! As long as you don't use too much water, gouache works great on canvas. As far as the wax is concerned, I haven't had any issues at all. I don't know how this works, but it does. It's hot and humid here in the summer and it's been just fine. I've had one of those little canvases in a plastic sleeve for a while and it's not sticking to the surface. Make sure you give it a good amount of drying time and you should be fine. Many artists use this wax for watercolor paintings too. Hope this helps.
So beautiful and cute! Thank you for this :) I just bought my first set of gouache and I have canvases but I didn’t know if it would work. I loved your idea to make a slight background and a little snow but leave the canvas partially bare, it really pops. At 4:55 I really liked the initial shape of the background.
Thank you. If you're new to gouache, I would recommend to start with paper as it will be easier. Once you're more familiar with how much water you need to use to make the paint flow the way you like it, you can start using a canvas. You might get frustrated if you use a canvas first especially if you use too much water. The paint will just bead up and it won't be much fun. Enjoy your new gouache set!
@@Sandrinesgallery Interesting. I have always added gesso to my canvases before painting with gouache, because I had heard it was suggested. But I may also try it without gesso.
You may have already answered this but what advice would you give if we'd like to use a canvas that's already primed/gessoed? & we don't have or can't find a unprimed canvas?.
It's not impossible to use gouache with already primed canvas Just make sure you don't use too much water or it will not stick very well to the canvas. That is all, really. And seal your work afterward either with a spray or Norland wax. Have fun!
I did a gouache painting on canvas and it was quite a struggle to get used to, but I got the hang of it eventually. One thing that I noticed, though, after having my finished painting in my studio is that the HEAT from the weather can ruin the gouache. The moisture in the air nearly destroyed my painting and made it quite sticky as if it deactivated the gouache. I need to desperately varnish the painting but now I’m afraid the varnish will pick it up and smear it
Yes, I agree that it take a little while to get the hang of it. What a bummer that your painting got dammaged with the weather! The wax that I use is very nice and won't smear the paint at all. I always wait about 24h before I apply it, just in case, and I haven't had a problem at all, as you can see at the end of the video. If you're looking for a varnish, I highly recommend this wax.
I used acrylic gloss medium varnish and the gouache paint reactivated and my painting ruined. I'm crying what should I do? Should I stop using acrylic gloss?
Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Was it a spray? I would do some tests before applying again on a finished painting. I've had good results so far with the wax. But in general, whenever you're using a new varnish, make sure to test it first, just in case.
There's no silly questions. I've never tried it, but I don't think it would dry at all. If you have some at home I would take a piece of scrap paper, paint a swatch on it, wait till dry, and then try the jelly. See what happens.
A Pppp-perfect Pppp-picture of a Pppp-penguin. I've never used gouache but it looks to be an interesting medium and the results shown in your video really Pppp-pop. Thank you for sharing
No matter what type of color it is , a great painter like you will always rock😉❤
Thank you so much 😀
This turned out really great! Also I didn't know you could seal watercolor painting with a wax medium. I must see if I can get one :)
Thank you Naomi. It's always a bit daunting to add a layer of something over a water soluble medium, but this wax works so well and makes water bead on the painting. The paint didn't budge. Really cool.
Thanks so much, Sandrine, for doing this video. I'm just getting into gouache and have decided that small canvases will be a perfect way to begin. I do like the sky included, too.
Glad it was helpful! Have fun with gouache.
So cute! I prefer it with the background. I think it makes that orange really pop!
Thank you very much. I kind of like it like that too.
So glad you were able to use the qouache on the panel. I would have felt quilty if it hadn't worked out. I love the penquin. I think the wax made it even prettier. I've already put a jar in my Amazon cart. Thank you for another great video.
Thank you very much, Eileen. Even if it hadn't worked out, it would have been a great experiment. I like the texture of the canvas under the painting and the wax almost makes it look like an oil painting. All in all, a fun project. I'll have to do this again!
Great idea and love the wax seal!
Thank you Chris. The was is awesome. It makes the painting pretty much waterproof. If you put water on it, it will bead and slide off. Really cool.
You left enough if the canvas visible that the background doesn't take away from it.. I love it
Thank you very much, Cindy. It's growing on my and I like the the blue background now.
I like the sky. It did make the penguin's yellow pop more.
Thank you very much. I think so too.
Thank you for this video! Just what I needed, as I had a few canvas at home but didn't want to waste my gouache without being sure it worked 😅
Can I ask you a few questions about the wax? Won't it be sticky at all after it dries? Won't dust particles stick to it? Will it be the same in hot climate, won't it melt?
In short, how good does it perform in the long run, will it be hard and wipeable like varnish?
I have troubles finding a good water free varnish, as I don't like sprays.
Glad it was helpful! As long as you don't use too much water, gouache works great on canvas.
As far as the wax is concerned, I haven't had any issues at all. I don't know how this works, but it does. It's hot and humid here in the summer and it's been just fine. I've had one of those little canvases in a plastic sleeve for a while and it's not sticking to the surface. Make sure you give it a good amount of drying time and you should be fine. Many artists use this wax for watercolor paintings too.
Hope this helps.
@@Sandrinesgallery Great! It's hot and humid in summer here too, that was exactly my worry. Thank you for all the info!!!
Very beautiful. Was looking how to paint on canvas with gouache.thanks
Thank you so much 😀
I was looking for info like this and is really amazing and I want to try it now, thank you for this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice!!! usually i paint with Gouache on canvas.
Thank you. I found that it was a lot of fun. I really like the result.
i love this- I like the blue but would have made it a circle or triangle maybe? Love Dorlands!!
That's a very good idea. I'll keep that in mind for the next one.
Love it. Now I want to try it!
Thank you Miranda. I highly recommand it. It was a fun experiment.
That is adorable 🥰
Thank you very much.
I love painting on canvas panels or canvas boards. I don,t love canvasses. They are too bouncy. I love you,re painting of an emperor penguin😊
Thanks so much 😊 I agree about canvasses. I like a hard surface too.
So beautiful and cute! Thank you for this :) I just bought my first set of gouache and I have canvases but I didn’t know if it would work. I loved your idea to make a slight background and a little snow but leave the canvas partially bare, it really pops. At 4:55 I really liked the initial shape of the background.
Thank you. If you're new to gouache, I would recommend to start with paper as it will be easier. Once you're more familiar with how much water you need to use to make the paint flow the way you like it, you can start using a canvas. You might get frustrated if you use a canvas first especially if you use too much water. The paint will just bead up and it won't be much fun. Enjoy your new gouache set!
Nice work. I really like it and may give it a try. Also good info about the wax. I will definitely try that with my watercolors.
Thank you very much. I'm in love with that wax, hehe!
When using gouache in canvas, does it still need on putting primer first? Or it's okay to direct paint using gouache??
It is okay to use without a primer. In fact, I heard several people say it's actually better not to prime your canvas for gouache.
@@Sandrinesgallery thank u so much for answering !
@@Sandrinesgallery Interesting. I have always added gesso to my canvases before painting with gouache, because I had heard it was suggested. But I may also try it without gesso.
@@HeatherDeweyPettet what gesso do you use for Gouache? I was told it would not adhere to gesso.
@@truthseeker1203 I just made my own gesso.
Joseph Crawhall was a master of gouache on unprimed linen. Worth a look!
Thank you very much for the tip. I'll be sure to look him up. I did read that using gouache on unprimed canvas was better. I'll have to try.
thanks a lot .its really helpful
Most welcome!
the blue background is nice, i like it, nice piece : )
Thank you very much.
@@Sandrinesgallery no problem : )
This is a great video thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
How to set gauche on a canvas? Does it mold or something after a while?
You may have already answered this but what advice would you give if we'd like to use a canvas that's already primed/gessoed? & we don't have or can't find a unprimed canvas?.
It's not impossible to use gouache with already primed canvas Just make sure you don't use too much water or it will not stick very well to the canvas. That is all, really. And seal your work afterward either with a spray or Norland wax.
Have fun!
@@Sandrinesgallery thank you!
@@Sandrinesgallery do you think watercolor ground would help it absorb the water better?
@@sophiarolli5892 Very likely.
I feel it is more painterly with the sky and snow.
Thank you.
This is great! What a great penguin, you did it from memory!?
I think it’s perfect 👌
Thank you very much. I used a reference photo for this painting.
I did a gouache painting on canvas and it was quite a struggle to get used to, but I got the hang of it eventually. One thing that I noticed, though, after having my finished painting in my studio is that the HEAT from the weather can ruin the gouache. The moisture in the air nearly destroyed my painting and made it quite sticky as if it deactivated the gouache. I need to desperately varnish the painting but now I’m afraid the varnish will pick it up and smear it
Yes, I agree that it take a little while to get the hang of it.
What a bummer that your painting got dammaged with the weather! The wax that I use is very nice and won't smear the paint at all. I always wait about 24h before I apply it, just in case, and I haven't had a problem at all, as you can see at the end of the video. If you're looking for a varnish, I highly recommend this wax.
@@Sandrinesgallery thanks a lot!! I ended up buying it and I LOVE IT. I’m so grateful I found your video
@@brookefesta I'm so glad you like it. I find it so easy to use and very effective. I actually like the look it gives to my paintings.
Yes, I do this quite a bit :) love your work
Use gouache on canvas or the wax?
I used acrylic gloss medium varnish and the gouache paint reactivated and my painting ruined. I'm crying what should I do? Should I stop using acrylic gloss?
Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Was it a spray? I would do some tests before applying again on a finished painting. I've had good results so far with the wax. But in general, whenever you're using a new varnish, make sure to test it first, just in case.
@@Sandrinesgallery with brush,thankfully I just used in my sketch,I feel like there's a problem on the paper I used too.
I love painting with gouache but am not sure how to seal quite a large painting. should i use wax? that may be tedious
Dorland wax works very well with gouache. It's pretty easy to use and apply, even on a large surface. amzn.to/384kQJ2
I might sound silly but can we use petroleum jelly instead of the wax medium? I'm broke you know
There's no silly questions. I've never tried it, but I don't think it would dry at all. If you have some at home I would take a piece of scrap paper, paint a swatch on it, wait till dry, and then try the jelly. See what happens.
Hi aafreen can I have an update on the petroleum jelly? I'm planning to use that too
@@yasamerciellekhym413 Hi Yasa, tbh I haven't tried yet but as Sandra said, I reckon, it wouldn't dry. If you do try let me know how it goes 😉
I like the background myself
Thank you very much.
I think you should always trust your first instinct.
You may be right.
A Pppp-perfect Pppp-picture of a Pppp-penguin. I've never used gouache but it looks to be an interesting medium and the results shown in your video really Pppp-pop.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks so much 😊