tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post4293287801902680213..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Gouache: Tubes or Pans?James Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-87713120044253167272023-03-05T10:46:20.584-05:002023-03-05T10:46:20.584-05:00@sierrafenton_art I've recently heard of mixin...@sierrafenton_art I've recently heard of mixing propylene glycol into gouache paints to extend drying time. From what I understand it is added to acrylic paints for the same effect (as well as a food additive and e cigarettes). I've very recently tried this method by premixing my gouache and propylene glycol in a Transon airtight travel palette. Seems to work for the purpose of keeping paint wet in the palette while saving time not having to squeeze from the tube every session. (I have 2 small kids so quick setup is key!) Just curious if anyone else has used Propylene glycol for this purpose and noticed an effect on the longevity or quality of the paint over time? Thanks for any insight! Sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932220397369114777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-14194086455699977102022-10-08T09:10:33.750-04:002022-10-08T09:10:33.750-04:00Hi, Maria, I've noticed that all my brands of ...Hi, Maria, I've noticed that all my brands of white gouache are more resistant to reactivation than other pigments are. Not sure why that would be and haven't tested various brands for comparison.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-7931373130627179092022-10-08T02:44:49.442-04:002022-10-08T02:44:49.442-04:00Which white gouache is "reactivateable"?...Which white gouache is "reactivateable"? Certainly not Schmincke's academie gouache.... any tips?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718764867016079885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-52981352293858696882021-02-11T09:56:04.315-05:002021-02-11T09:56:04.315-05:00Cuscus, you can use gouache in pans. It just may t...Cuscus, you can use gouache in pans. It just may take a bit more time to activate them. Put a drop or two of water on each paint color before you leave home on your painting trip and it should be ready for you.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-10464895485473413402021-02-11T07:59:04.395-05:002021-02-11T07:59:04.395-05:00I'm using gouache for the first time. I delibe...I'm using gouache for the first time. I deliberately squeezed them into open pots, thinking they would be more useful as water colours. From what I read here I made a mistake. Does this just mean more patience using them or should I start again? Cheers.CUSCUShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415100844776079216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-69376692660404823862019-12-18T10:01:30.333-05:002019-12-18T10:01:30.333-05:00I am adding gouache to my watercolor repertoire. I...I am adding gouache to my watercolor repertoire. I bought several daniel smith tubes and put them on a plastic palette. But they fall off of it after they dry. i tried sanding the palette first. any recommendations?>Caroline Bingleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843743440554676438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-68321297980327514832017-03-28T08:29:26.524-04:002017-03-28T08:29:26.524-04:00Lys, not a silly question at all. I have the same ...Lys, not a silly question at all. I have the same problem when I use my gouache with my watercolor set. When I want to go back to pure watercolor, I use a damp paper towel and remove the top layer of paint.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-15352041263558621772017-03-28T05:55:07.982-04:002017-03-28T05:55:07.982-04:00Maybe it's a silly question, but I can't f...Maybe it's a silly question, but I can't figure how to mix white gouache with watercolours without polluting the pans with gouache. Isn't it an issue?Lyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615105929722693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-66318227721133873632017-03-27T10:01:23.764-04:002017-03-27T10:01:23.764-04:00Jared, thanks for reminding us about the watercolo...Jared, thanks for reminding us about the watercolor show in Philadelphia. That sounds like it's worth a trip down there.<br /><br />Patricia, good tip. I've been experimenting with making my own stay-wet palette, but have only taken it into the field a couple of times.<br /><br />NC, I've heard of using glycerin, but haven't tried it yet. Does the paint dry all the way with glycerin mixed into it?<br /><br />Thanks, Suzy. I'll check out those palettes.<br /><br />Glenn, I've got some Elmer removable tac -- kind of orange in color, and use it with my stop motion puppets.<br /><br />Jeff, I haven't seen the Holbein metal palettes yet. I just have their paints in cardboard boxes.<br /><br />Shropshire, thanks for the info about the Caran d'Ache pan gouache.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-47006747088102171322017-03-24T20:47:49.257-04:002017-03-24T20:47:49.257-04:00I paint with watercolors and gouache in the field ...I paint with watercolors and gouache in the field and for gouache I have had good luck keeping it from drying out using a cheap Mijello Fusion Airtight palette (it is NOT airtight) but if I use the Masterson Stay Wet sponge and palette paper I can cut it down to size and it works great. One 1/3 piece of sponge and one 1/3 piece of paper (each 16 x 12 in) exactly fits the palette and lasted a whole season so it is very cheap too. I put it all in a zip lock plastic bag for transport in my back pack and I never made a mess of it. I wasted much less gouache paint than ever last year. I do the watercolor paint with white, too sometimes but sometimes I like to put the gouache on pretty thick so I like using it from tubes. Thanks for another interesting post and for all the good comments. Wish I could go to Philly for that show!!!Patricia Waferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653843230597622070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-68309847183189518532017-03-24T10:16:38.544-04:002017-03-24T10:16:38.544-04:00Another thought on extending the drying time of tu...Another thought on extending the drying time of tube watercolor or gouache on your palette- glycerin, available at any drugstore, seems to be an effective 'medium' for water-soluble pigments.N C Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834979354837035809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-64337253870922784542017-03-23T22:47:11.364-04:002017-03-23T22:47:11.364-04:00i bet you could put them in a small plastic conta...i bet you could put them in a small plastic container and add some water and let it set a couple days. I think his info said add some gum arabic? I don't like to put mine in a palette because it just becomes hard and brittle. That's why i use the seal-able containers that keep it wet. The possum palette is great. it will not dry out. They are little containers with lids.Suzy Pal Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319354927339846315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-24724835437394001362017-03-23T19:21:31.787-04:002017-03-23T19:21:31.787-04:00My tube of Holbein gouache have dried and I'd ...My tube of Holbein gouache have dried and I'd like to reactivate the paint. Do I break open the seal on each tube...add the crumbled up the contents to individual containers along with water to bring them back to their normal consistency? I sure don't want to waste all that expensive paint! Please help! Thanks in advance.Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813397161011311926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-3735421700650018512017-03-23T18:47:22.905-04:002017-03-23T18:47:22.905-04:00I have mixed white gouache with my watercolors for...I have mixed white gouache with my watercolors for a long time. I like it because the gouache colors seem way strong or something. I like the white look. Probably the chalky look. <br />And I can't stand them if they dry up. I use a possum palette to keep some gouache in and Dip out what I need. They stay wet forever in the little cups. Thanks for all your awesome information!Suzy Pal Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319354927339846315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-37025511449569987032017-03-23T18:37:28.711-04:002017-03-23T18:37:28.711-04:00Jeff, sticky tac or blu tac has worked quite well ...Jeff, sticky tac or blu tac has worked quite well holding pans in place with various metal palettes I have used. Glenn Taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694558143243106035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-45700177746836929452017-03-23T17:11:42.700-04:002017-03-23T17:11:42.700-04:00I'm into tubes, best way to go. I wonder what ...I'm into tubes, best way to go. I wonder what people think of the Holbein metal palettes. I own the 500 and I have been trying to find a 1000 which has a larger mixing area. I have seen people use small magnets to attach full size pan, but that seem like a lot of work.jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014751431677271423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-71090739319403934502017-03-23T16:33:56.247-04:002017-03-23T16:33:56.247-04:00Thanks for another informative post on Gouache. I ...Thanks for another informative post on Gouache. I tried the Nathan Fowkes watercolour + white approach on a sketch this morning, then got back and tried a recently purchased caran d'ache gouache set.<br />I must admit to being sceptical about pans- I find it hard enough getting intense colour mixes with tubes- but have been impressed with how easy it is to get opaque colour from the caran d'ache pans.<br />Incidentally Jared, I just checked out your brass paint box on your blog- very impressive!<br />karlKarl Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10117603604377400250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-7475137889794818532017-03-23T16:26:13.414-04:002017-03-23T16:26:13.414-04:00I just got back from Philadelphia to see the Ameri...I just got back from Philadelphia to see the American Watercolor in the time of Homer and Sargent exhibit. <br />First- It was remarkable!! Over flowing with stuff from Sargent, Eakins and Homer and all the heavy hitters from that era. <br />One of the coolest parts, to me, was that they had Eakins and Homers paint boxes and a room of sketches and sketch books. It was mind blowing to see how they worked on sketches. They had a Thomas Moran sketchbook which he had taken little color notes on all over which I thought was fascinating. <br />Homer wrote out the names of his colors on the white mixing area by the pans which I thought was kinda funny. <br />I like the old winsor newton box Homer carried. I just recently built a box out of brass replicating it from photos in a book of his watercolors I have(super-nerd). It was neat to see it in person. <br />Jared Cullumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118946650091026386noreply@blogger.com