That was really interesting! I was using my stiffer brushes for gouache thinking that gave me more control but I difn't realise about the lifting issue. 🤯 Thanks for this vid ♥️
I recently purchased my first gouache paints along with the sealed palette that you use and the etchr gouache brush set. I am enjoying my first time effort with gouache. The palette is awesome and the brushes are not fighting me as I get used to the medium. Thanks for the comparison. I feel that I have made the right choice.
I bought these brushes about 6 months ago at my local art studio/retail store that carries a full line of Etchr products. They were a little pricey $50 US but I really wanted to try brushes designated for gouache. At first I wasn’t overly impressed but the more i used them, the more I came to love them. Glad to see your review .
I love the comparison testing and painting you have done. I never thought of how much the difference in the brushes bristles of how much they bend would produce so much difference in the painting between watercolor and gouache. I might have to give gouache a try soon. Definitely a new medium for me.
Ultimately, if you use a brush long enough, you'll figure out how to make it do what you want to do. But I love when a brush is just perfect right out of the gate, and I can do all my favorite effects without any effort
Love this video! I have recently purchased some gouache and didn’t know what brushes to use cause my only teacher is RUclips and I was seeing unclear, confusing advice. Your advice makes sense to me😘
Thank you so much for this video! Even though this is about Etchr, that comparison about the brush stiffness was really useful. I recently got a soft round brush (Princeton Aqua Elite) for gouache but my first try of it didn't feel so great bc I was so used to the stiffer angled Velvetouch. You've just encouraged me to give my softer brushes another try :D
Haha that's great to hear, because it takes me hours to do a simple voiceover. I record / re-record about 30 minutes before I get anything usable. I tried writing a script and it felt too stiff. So I have to watch the footage and just speak in the moment to make it "work"
Over the years I keep going back to attempting a gouache painting. My very last painting I was actually happy with and guess what I had that I'm certain contributed to my success..... a long soft medium size flat brush.
First of all thank you so much for making this video! So far yours is the only video I found where the Etchr gouache brushes are actually reviewed with… gouache! I’ve been feeling frustrated painting with gouache many times as I felt hard to control the brushes and was super excited to finally see some dedicated gouache brushes, but somehow, everyone on RUclips keeps reviewing those with watercolours, which to me makes little sense since there are so many watercolour brushes out there and almost no dedicated gouache brushes. It was great seeing exactly what’s different between the two and which kind of techniques they’re more suited for. You’re a star! (And I’m definitely buying a gouache set ;))
Such an amazingly insightful look at the differences between the importance of using different brushes for each medium! Thank you so much for all this information on working with gouache, I have been having issues and I think it may now have something to do with the brushes - thank you again for all the knowledge you share 💕
I want I want I want I want!!! When I watched you do the side by side of the blending with those brushes I am thoroughly convinced I must have those squash brushes in my life. My wish list is so long but I think your little sealed palette and those gouache brushes would be massive upgrades for me. I will have those brushes in my life!
This explains soooo much! 🙌🏼thank you!!! I finally realize why my gouache has been blending no matter how light my hand…. It’s my favorite stiff watercolor brushes … who knew! Im definitely going to get some gouache brushes. I was thinking about it but didn’t really know the difference so I’ve put it off. I really appreciate this! Thank you!
Nicely done! I only have used white gouache as highlights (not very successfully) and never ever considered the brush stiffness as part of my problem of it lifting the watercolor. Thanks. Beautiful Master study, just beautiful.
I didn't expect much when I got the gouache brushes, but I absolutely fell in love with that big flat wash and used it for every painting in PleinAirpril. Unfortunately, the white paint started to crack off of it on the first or second use (and I don't even leave my brushes in water). I believe you previously showed how you fix up brushes that lost their coating - I'll need to fix mine up. It just has amazing bristles and I need it in my life. Thanks for the great comparison!
Yea, that happened to a couple of mine within two days 😂 But that happens to a LOT of my wooden-handle brushes. That's why I LOVE my Winsor and Newton Series 995's because they have plastic handles.
i didnt even consider the ways you tested the brushes especially the thick on thick paint layering! i have mostly princeton brushes and they are pretty snappy and almost stiff, so im gonna order these etchr brushes thank you!
I only wish you'd done this sooner! I was tossing up between these two brush sets a few months ago and ended up buying just the watercolour set. I've only used them a handful of times but really enjoy them and like you say, their precision. But I do wonder if the gouache ones would have been a better option for their versatility. Excellent comparison, thank you! 👌👏
That was a very interesting and informative video. I liked seeing the differences in this way as a person whose new to gouache. Do you perhaps also have some tips on different brushes and what you can achieve with them specifically?
I don't think I've made a video specially about getting certain effects with brushes....but that's a good idea! Otherwise you can just see them in action in my gouache videos.
I've been looking to find videos on using the same paintbrushes used on watercolours and if they are interchangeable to also use on Gouache and Acryla Gouache???
Thank you for a very thoughtful and well articulated discussion on this subtle and nuanced subject. However I did not see much comparison using dry brush technique. How do the water color brushes compare to the gouache brushes when using a dryer paint, opaquely applied wet over dry? For much of the demo you used gouache as a watercolor.
I was attempting to use the two types of brushes for their intended purpose, so I didn't show the watercolor brushes doing ALL my gouache techniques. However it is possible to do dry brush technique with the watercolor brushes, you just have to make sure the underlayer is totally dry, and use a VERY light touch
Thanks, I learned so much from this review! I was wondering how these compare to your Craftamo Sarah Burns gouache brush set? Can only afford one or the other.
Hi sarah I was planning to buy limited palette of w&n gouache but i dnt have perm alizarin crimson in my country instead have alizarin crimson can you suggest me a red for my limited palette instead of perm alizarin. Thankyou
Interesting video! What brushes or brush characteristics do you recommend when working with Golden Open? Are you still enjoying those slow drying acrylics?
That was really interesting! I was using my stiffer brushes for gouache thinking that gave me more control but I difn't realise about the lifting issue. 🤯
Thanks for this vid ♥️
I think both types can be useful for different techniques! It's nice to have options though.
I recently purchased my first gouache paints along with the sealed palette that you use and the etchr gouache brush set.
I am enjoying my first time effort with gouache. The palette is awesome and the brushes are not fighting me as I get used to the medium.
Thanks for the comparison. I feel that I have made the right choice.
That sounds like the perfect way to start!
I bought these brushes about 6 months ago at my local art studio/retail store that carries a full line of Etchr products. They were a little pricey $50 US but I really wanted to try brushes designated for gouache. At first I wasn’t overly impressed but the more i used them, the more I came to love them. Glad to see your review .
If you break down the price per brush it seems more reasonable, but yea, buying a big set can be a shock to the wallet 😅
I love the comparison testing and painting you have done. I never thought of how much the difference in the brushes bristles of how much they bend would produce so much difference in the painting between watercolor and gouache. I might have to give gouache a try soon. Definitely a new medium for me.
Ultimately, if you use a brush long enough, you'll figure out how to make it do what you want to do. But I love when a brush is just perfect right out of the gate, and I can do all my favorite effects without any effort
@@SarahBurnsStudio Thanks so much for sharing this video.
Love this video!
I have recently purchased some gouache and didn’t know what brushes to use cause my only teacher is RUclips and I was seeing unclear, confusing advice.
Your advice makes sense to me😘
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this video! Even though this is about Etchr, that comparison about the brush stiffness was really useful. I recently got a soft round brush (Princeton Aqua Elite) for gouache but my first try of it didn't feel so great bc I was so used to the stiffer angled Velvetouch. You've just encouraged me to give my softer brushes another try :D
You always speak so eloquently. Are you reading off of something or does it just come naturally? Thanks for another helpful video!
Haha that's great to hear, because it takes me hours to do a simple voiceover. I record / re-record about 30 minutes before I get anything usable. I tried writing a script and it felt too stiff. So I have to watch the footage and just speak in the moment to make it "work"
wonderful job capturing the light 😀 Singer is one of my favourite artists
His work is so dreamy!
Over the years I keep going back to attempting a gouache painting. My very last painting I was actually happy with and guess what I had that I'm certain contributed to my success..... a long soft medium size flat brush.
It's a great combo!
First of all thank you so much for making this video! So far yours is the only video I found where the Etchr gouache brushes are actually reviewed with… gouache! I’ve been feeling frustrated painting with gouache many times as I felt hard to control the brushes and was super excited to finally see some dedicated gouache brushes, but somehow, everyone on RUclips keeps reviewing those with watercolours, which to me makes little sense since there are so many watercolour brushes out there and almost no dedicated gouache brushes. It was great seeing exactly what’s different between the two and which kind of techniques they’re more suited for. You’re a star! (And I’m definitely buying a gouache set ;))
Awesome I’m glad you found this useful!
Such an amazingly insightful look at the differences between the importance of using different brushes for each medium! Thank you so much for all this information on working with gouache, I have been having issues and I think it may now have something to do with the brushes - thank you again for all the knowledge you share 💕
Glad it was helpful!
I want I want I want I want!!! When I watched you do the side by side of the blending with those brushes I am thoroughly convinced I must have those squash brushes in my life. My wish list is so long but I think your little sealed palette and those gouache brushes would be massive upgrades for me. I will have those brushes in my life!
I definitely enjoy them. I think it's a great set. I started taking it outside with me
This explains soooo much! 🙌🏼thank you!!! I finally realize why my gouache has been blending no matter how light my hand…. It’s my favorite stiff watercolor brushes … who knew! Im definitely going to get some gouache brushes. I was thinking about it but didn’t really know the difference so I’ve put it off. I really appreciate this! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I appreciate your patience as you share. Now I have a wish list :)
Thank you for sharing your perspective on these brushes. I always learn something from your demos.
Nicely done! I only have used white gouache as highlights (not very successfully) and never ever considered the brush stiffness as part of my problem of it lifting the watercolor. Thanks. Beautiful Master study, just beautiful.
So glad it was helpful!
I like the video is very informative about the use of what and how to use the brushes with the paint. Thank you Sarah!!!!!
I didn't expect much when I got the gouache brushes, but I absolutely fell in love with that big flat wash and used it for every painting in PleinAirpril. Unfortunately, the white paint started to crack off of it on the first or second use (and I don't even leave my brushes in water). I believe you previously showed how you fix up brushes that lost their coating - I'll need to fix mine up. It just has amazing bristles and I need it in my life. Thanks for the great comparison!
Yea, that happened to a couple of mine within two days 😂 But that happens to a LOT of my wooden-handle brushes. That's why I LOVE my Winsor and Newton Series 995's because they have plastic handles.
I will keep these brushes in mind in case I need to try something different. Thank you for your thoughts!
I'm really enjoying them
I think etchr is gonna have a run on these brushes (just ordered my set to ship to the Netherlands)! They better make you an ambassador! 😊
Haha, I was just happy to receive them and try for myself, as I kept hearing about them.
i didnt even consider the ways you tested the brushes especially the thick on thick paint layering! i have mostly princeton brushes and they are pretty snappy and almost stiff, so im gonna order these etchr brushes thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I need something clear like that...amazing comparison.
Very very helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge❤️
I only wish you'd done this sooner! I was tossing up between these two brush sets a few months ago and ended up buying just the watercolour set. I've only used them a handful of times but really enjoy them and like you say, their precision. But I do wonder if the gouache ones would have been a better option for their versatility.
Excellent comparison, thank you! 👌👏
I kinda wish they made a hybrid set, with a couple options from each...that would be perfect!
@@SarahBurnsStudio Yes, I hadn't thought of that but it's a great idea!
Had to stop video right on the middle and order the brushes! They have been on my want list but “stop the World, I want to get on!
Thanks for sharing I love these vids Sarah 💗
That was a very interesting and informative video. I liked seeing the differences in this way as a person whose new to gouache. Do you perhaps also have some tips on different brushes and what you can achieve with them specifically?
I don't think I've made a video specially about getting certain effects with brushes....but that's a good idea! Otherwise you can just see them in action in my gouache videos.
I've been looking to find videos on using the same paintbrushes used on watercolours and if they are interchangeable to also use on Gouache and Acryla Gouache???
Thank you for a very thoughtful and well articulated discussion on this subtle and nuanced subject. However I did not see much comparison using dry brush technique. How do the water color brushes compare to the gouache brushes when using a dryer paint, opaquely applied wet over dry? For much of the demo you used gouache as a watercolor.
I was attempting to use the two types of brushes for their intended purpose, so I didn't show the watercolor brushes doing ALL my gouache techniques. However it is possible to do dry brush technique with the watercolor brushes, you just have to make sure the underlayer is totally dry, and use a VERY light touch
I definitely struggle with water control but practice makes perfect
Thanks, I learned so much from this review! I was wondering how these compare to your Craftamo Sarah Burns gouache brush set? Can only afford one or the other.
Thanks Sarah!
thanks a lot for this informative video Sarah ^_^
Just started to watch it, but I hurried to the comments looking for a hint about which version of this painting is the most accurate. 😄😄😄
THANK YOU! I love your videos! Can we get them in the UK? Don't seem to be available via Jackson's...
nevermind, etchr themselves ship to UK!
I’m sorry to ask for help!! I can’t find these brushes, I’m in U.K. looked on Jackson’s and can’t seem to find them?
go directly to the Etchr website
Hi sarah
I was planning to buy limited palette of w&n gouache but i dnt have perm alizarin crimson in my country instead have alizarin crimson can you suggest me a red for my limited palette instead of perm alizarin.
Thankyou
quinacridone magenta, carmine, or cadmium red
Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive set of gouache brushes?
ruclips.net/video/UpkOaD-hDcs/видео.html
Interesting video! What brushes or brush characteristics do you recommend when working with Golden Open? Are you still enjoying those slow drying acrylics?
With Acrylics I tend to paint larger, so larger flat, slightly stiffer brushes are my preference, then a softer flat for laying on some highlights
Hi Sarah, nice demo what happens if you use the gouache brushes for watercolor and Visa versa
Thanks! I explained the hair properties, so you will have to try and imagine how those properties would effect the movement of pigment/water
Love this ❤️
So, well invested money if I wanna continue with gouache. I haven’t decided yet.
Well, I know what I’m buying next month 😂
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