Now in a stunning range of 137 colors, Holbein Artists' Gouache is intensely saturated, opaque, and finely milled—so it handles beautifully with a brush. Made from top-shelf pigments and natural gum arabic, the same building blocks as watercolor, but with a much higher percentage of solid pigment. The additional pigment load gives Holbein gouache both its opacity and its gorgeous matte finish. Designers, illustrators, and cartoonists will especially love working with Holbein gouache, which is made with the professional in mind. The huge range of colors means less mixing, brighter brights, and distinctive, realistic neutrals. Application is easy and highly consistent, since all Holbein gouache colors are milled to perfect smoothness and mixed to a stiff paint body that can be modified or applied straight. Holbein has made industry-leading gouache for many years, but the Irodori (traditional colors of Japan) range of 48 colors is a recent addition. Designed to be fully compatible with the existing selection of 89 standard colors, the Irodori colors are inspired by Japan's four seasons and range from muted earth tones to bright metallics. 15 mL tube. Made in Japan.
Now in a stunning range of 137 colors, Holbein Artists' Gouache is intensely saturated, opaque, and finely milled—so it handles beautifully with a brush. Made from top-shelf pigments and natural gum arabic, the same building blocks as watercolor, but with a much higher percentage of solid pigment. The additional pigment load gives Holbein gouache both its opacity and its gorgeous matte finish. Designers, illustrators, and cartoonists will especially love working with Holbein gouache, which is made with the professional in mind. The huge range of colors means less mixing, brighter brights, and distinctive, realistic neutrals. Application is easy and highly consistent, since all Holbein gouache colors are milled to perfect smoothness and mixed to a stiff paint body that can be modified or applied straight. Holbein has made industry-leading gouache for many years, but the Irodori (traditional colors of Japan) range of 48 colors is a recent addition. Designed to be fully compatible with the existing selection of 89 standard colors, the Irodori colors are inspired by Japan's four seasons and range from muted earth tones to bright metallics. 15 mL tube. Made in Japan.
Now in a stunning range of 137 colors, Holbein Artists' Gouache is intensely saturated, opaque, and finely milled—so it handles beautifully with a brush. Made from top-shelf pigments and natural gum arabic, the same building blocks as watercolor, but with a much higher percentage of solid pigment. The additional pigment load gives Holbein gouache both its opacity and its gorgeous matte finish. Designers, illustrators, and cartoonists will especially love working with Holbein gouache, which is made with the professional in mind. The huge range of colors means less mixing, brighter brights, and distinctive, realistic neutrals. Application is easy and highly consistent, since all Holbein gouache colors are milled to perfect smoothness and mixed to a stiff paint body that can be modified or applied straight. Holbein has made industry-leading gouache for many years, but the Irodori (traditional colors of Japan) range of 48 colors is a recent addition. Designed to be fully compatible with the existing selection of 89 standard colors, the Irodori colors are inspired by Japan's four seasons and range from muted earth tones to bright metallics. 15 mL tube. Made in Japan.
Now in a stunning range of 137 colors, Holbein Artists' Gouache is intensely saturated, opaque, and finely milled—so it handles beautifully with a brush. Made from top-shelf pigments and natural gum arabic, the same building blocks as watercolor, but with a much higher percentage of solid pigment. The additional pigment load gives Holbein gouache both its opacity and its gorgeous matte finish. Designers, illustrators, and cartoonists will especially love working with Holbein gouache, which is made with the professional in mind. The huge range of colors means less mixing, brighter brights, and distinctive, realistic neutrals. Application is easy and highly consistent, since all Holbein gouache colors are milled to perfect smoothness and mixed to a stiff paint body that can be modified or applied straight. Holbein has made industry-leading gouache for many years, but the Irodori (traditional colors of Japan) range of 48 colors is a recent addition. Designed to be fully compatible with the existing selection of 89 standard colors, the Irodori colors are inspired by Japan's four seasons and range from muted earth tones to bright metallics. 15 mL tube. Made in Japan.
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Holbein Artists' Designer Gouache 15ml G571 Pure Blue
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I recently bought Holbein Gouache (or so I thought) from another online store. It was very inexpensive, the packaging had curious markings on it, and it performed strangely. I was suspicious and wrote the Holbein company to inquire about the presence of counterfeit products in America. The company wrote back and said yes, they have heard of such things, and suggested I buy from one of three online art supply stores: xxx, xxx, or Blick. They ALWAYS carry authentic Holbein products, said the company. And so here I am, and I won't make that mistake again.
originally posted on jerrysartarama.com
So I got a nice recommendation from the Mind of Watercolor on youtube to buy a tube of white gouache and mix it with quality transparent watercolors to try gouache, instead of buying a whole gouache set. I watched a comparison of different gouache sets and specifically white gouaches, and decided Holbein's products were a pretty sure shot.It worked out pretty well if I say so myself (see picture). Its out of tube consistency is really lovely and I like to squeeze some out fresh each time. Still, I've rewet it successfully with some patience (I often over wet it, wait, and stir periodically until its to desired consistency). I got the bigger, badder tube (60 mL) for less than $20, which was an A+ investment, as I am moving through it at a faster using the above ... MoreSo I got a nice recommendation from the Mind of Watercolor on youtube to buy a tube of white gouache and mix it with quality transparent watercolors to try gouache, instead of buying a whole gouache set. I watched a comparison of different gouache sets and specifically white gouaches, and decided Holbein's products were a pretty sure shot.It worked out pretty well if I say so myself (see picture). Its out of tube consistency is really lovely and I like to squeeze some out fresh each time. Still, I've rewet it successfully with some patience (I often over wet it, wait, and stir periodically until its to desired consistency). I got the bigger, badder tube (60 mL) for less than $20, which was an A+ investment, as I am moving through it at a faster using the above method.I've used this on mixed media blacktoned paper successfully and with very few problems. It covered my pencil sketches first wash (slightly diluted).I actually shared some of this paint with a friend who's an acrylic painter, and she really digs gouache as an intro to watercolor since it mixes kinda like acrylic, so she can focus on the mechanics of watercolor. She ended up buying some too!
originally posted on dickblick.com
My first foray into gouache was with the 5 color set of these paints and I think I picked the perfect set to start with. Coming in as a graphic designer, my brain already works in CMYK and with these all equally pigmented, mixing is straightforward and simple for me. I'm able to mix basically anything I want with these colors that, with other mediums, I struggle to do with ultramarines and cadmiums. The paint itself is on the thicker side but with a touch of water becomes beautifully creamy.My only cons are twofold. First, while that thickness isn't bad, I find I prefer the texture of, say, Daler-Rowney or Windsor Newton straight from the tube. Second, and the main complaint; the black is somehow shiny? Using the black unmixed I ended up with a shiny finish which ... MoreMy first foray into gouache was with the 5 color set of these paints and I think I picked the perfect set to start with. Coming in as a graphic designer, my brain already works in CMYK and with these all equally pigmented, mixing is straightforward and simple for me. I'm able to mix basically anything I want with these colors that, with other mediums, I struggle to do with ultramarines and cadmiums. The paint itself is on the thicker side but with a touch of water becomes beautifully creamy.My only cons are twofold. First, while that thickness isn't bad, I find I prefer the texture of, say, Daler-Rowney or Windsor Newton straight from the tube. Second, and the main complaint; the black is somehow shiny? Using the black unmixed I ended up with a shiny finish which was quite weird and not at all what I want in my gouache. Honestly that's the only reason this isn't a 5 star review. I quickly replaced the black with a different brand.Overall, I'm going to buy the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow again when these run out. The white is fine but I may try other brands for funsies. Hard pass on the black.
| To Use With | Gouache |
| Vegan | Non Vegan |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Pigment Index | PB17 |
| Transparency | Semi Opaque |
Holbein Artists' Designer Gouache 15ml G571 Pure Blue
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I recently bought Holbein Gouache (or so I thought) from another online store. It was very inexpensive, the packaging had curious markings on it, and it performed strangely. I was suspicious and wrote the Holbein company to inquire about the presence of counterfeit products in America. The company wrote back and said yes, they have heard of such things, and suggested I buy from one of three online art supply stores: xxx, xxx, or Blick. They ALWAYS carry authentic Holbein products, said the company. And so here I am, and I won't make that mistake again.
So I got a nice recommendation from the Mind of Watercolor on youtube to buy a tube of white gouache and mix it with quality transparent watercolors to try gouache, instead of buying a whole gouache set. I watched a comparison of different gouache sets and specifically white gouaches, and decided Holbein's products were a pretty sure shot.It worked out pretty well if I say so myself (see picture). Its out of tube consistency is really lovely and I like to squeeze some out fresh each time. Still, I've rewet it successfully with some patience (I often over wet it, wait, and stir periodically until its to desired consistency). I got the bigger, badder tube (60 mL) for less than $20, which was an A+ investment, as I am moving through it at a faster using the above ... MoreSo I got a nice recommendation from the Mind of Watercolor on youtube to buy a tube of white gouache and mix it with quality transparent watercolors to try gouache, instead of buying a whole gouache set. I watched a comparison of different gouache sets and specifically white gouaches, and decided Holbein's products were a pretty sure shot.It worked out pretty well if I say so myself (see picture). Its out of tube consistency is really lovely and I like to squeeze some out fresh each time. Still, I've rewet it successfully with some patience (I often over wet it, wait, and stir periodically until its to desired consistency). I got the bigger, badder tube (60 mL) for less than $20, which was an A+ investment, as I am moving through it at a faster using the above method.I've used this on mixed media blacktoned paper successfully and with very few problems. It covered my pencil sketches first wash (slightly diluted).I actually shared some of this paint with a friend who's an acrylic painter, and she really digs gouache as an intro to watercolor since it mixes kinda like acrylic, so she can focus on the mechanics of watercolor. She ended up buying some too!
My first foray into gouache was with the 5 color set of these paints and I think I picked the perfect set to start with. Coming in as a graphic designer, my brain already works in CMYK and with these all equally pigmented, mixing is straightforward and simple for me. I'm able to mix basically anything I want with these colors that, with other mediums, I struggle to do with ultramarines and cadmiums. The paint itself is on the thicker side but with a touch of water becomes beautifully creamy.My only cons are twofold. First, while that thickness isn't bad, I find I prefer the texture of, say, Daler-Rowney or Windsor Newton straight from the tube. Second, and the main complaint; the black is somehow shiny? Using the black unmixed I ended up with a shiny finish which ... MoreMy first foray into gouache was with the 5 color set of these paints and I think I picked the perfect set to start with. Coming in as a graphic designer, my brain already works in CMYK and with these all equally pigmented, mixing is straightforward and simple for me. I'm able to mix basically anything I want with these colors that, with other mediums, I struggle to do with ultramarines and cadmiums. The paint itself is on the thicker side but with a touch of water becomes beautifully creamy.My only cons are twofold. First, while that thickness isn't bad, I find I prefer the texture of, say, Daler-Rowney or Windsor Newton straight from the tube. Second, and the main complaint; the black is somehow shiny? Using the black unmixed I ended up with a shiny finish which was quite weird and not at all what I want in my gouache. Honestly that's the only reason this isn't a 5 star review. I quickly replaced the black with a different brand.Overall, I'm going to buy the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow again when these run out. The white is fine but I may try other brands for funsies. Hard pass on the black.
There's a place for all hues on a watercolorist's palette. If you want to use white or black - do it! Don't allow others' opinions to hinder your style by following ridiculous 'rules' that disallow certain paints due to their own preferences that are not universal.This white is more transparent than titanium white, so it can change the value of colors without overly affecting their transparency or turning them pastel. It's also great for glazing and creating effects like fog, mist, smoke, halos etc. #sweepstakes
I love this gouache! I started off with a selection of 8 colors when I was first getting started (primary magenta, cadmium yellow lemon, yellow ochre, aqua blue, ultramarine deep, primary white, burnt umber, and primary black). This was a nice starter set, though if I could go back in time, I'd have bought a red, too (like cadmium red) and I'd swap out the aqua blue for the cerulean (the cerulean is more permanent than the aqua blue). No harm done, though. I'll just buy the cerulean when I run out of the aqua blue (which I know I will-it's stunning). I love them so much that I just placed an order for a few more colors: cadmium red, burnt sienna, and raw umber. I'm excited to receive these in the mail.When I run out of the primaries I bought (the black, white, and ... MoreI love this gouache! I started off with a selection of 8 colors when I was first getting started (primary magenta, cadmium yellow lemon, yellow ochre, aqua blue, ultramarine deep, primary white, burnt umber, and primary black). This was a nice starter set, though if I could go back in time, I'd have bought a red, too (like cadmium red) and I'd swap out the aqua blue for the cerulean (the cerulean is more permanent than the aqua blue). No harm done, though. I'll just buy the cerulean when I run out of the aqua blue (which I know I will-it's stunning). I love them so much that I just placed an order for a few more colors: cadmium red, burnt sienna, and raw umber. I'm excited to receive these in the mail.When I run out of the primaries I bought (the black, white, and magenta), I'll replace those with the ivory black, zinc white, permanent white, and rose violet, but I like the idea of the primary set, and I think it's a great choice for people just starting out with gouache. It's true that you don't need so many colors when you're just starting out, and that it's actually beneficial to start with less, as it teaches you more about color mixing and color theory. And I definitely think it's better to buy fewer high-quality paints than a ton of lower-quality ones.These gouaches are silky and creamy, they blend well, and are super vibrant. There's definitely some separation of the binder in a few of the tubes, but I won't dock points for that, as I've seen that with other brands, too.I just wish Holbein's color selection was as extensive as some of their competitors-that's the only thing that keeps me from exclusively using Holbein gouache.
Slightly frustrated with some of the pigment choices to give a nice rainbow of primary colors. No reasons for both the greens to be multi-pigment, the white is not ideal for blending, the burnt sienna shouldn't be multi-pigment, and the light blue is not great. Also the violet is a fugitive fluorescent pigment, it will likely look wonderful if you're photographing works but has little value beyond that. HOWEVER, there were purchased around the same time as a competing brand and the opacity and behavior is wonderful and smooth and the colors pop even when dry and they don't have any weird smells, will definitely be buying the pigments/colors I want from this range, just wish more thought to blending and long term use was put into the set than making it look like a ... MoreSlightly frustrated with some of the pigment choices to give a nice rainbow of primary colors. No reasons for both the greens to be multi-pigment, the white is not ideal for blending, the burnt sienna shouldn't be multi-pigment, and the light blue is not great. Also the violet is a fugitive fluorescent pigment, it will likely look wonderful if you're photographing works but has little value beyond that. HOWEVER, there were purchased around the same time as a competing brand and the opacity and behavior is wonderful and smooth and the colors pop even when dry and they don't have any weird smells, will definitely be buying the pigments/colors I want from this range, just wish more thought to blending and long term use was put into the set than making it look like a rainbow on a store shelf. Also the black takes 4 times as long to dry as anything else in the set.
Note: Any imperfections or streaking has to do with my inexperience with gouache and not the paints. First of all, right out of the tube the colors are gorgeous and the texture is like butter. Just a little bit of water will give you a very intense and rich color. The secondaries really pop, especially the violet and orange. There's also a nice range of greens depending on your preferences. I added a bit of Primary White for the tints, and a touch of black, in some mixes, to darken them. The set comes with black but you can make your own by blending equal parts of the three primaries [Cyan, Magenta and Yellow]. I didn't do that here. Then I used whatever was on the palette to make some swatches of "blends". I use that term loosely here as I'm a total novice. They ... MoreNote: Any imperfections or streaking has to do with my inexperience with gouache and not the paints. First of all, right out of the tube the colors are gorgeous and the texture is like butter. Just a little bit of water will give you a very intense and rich color. The secondaries really pop, especially the violet and orange. There's also a nice range of greens depending on your preferences. I added a bit of Primary White for the tints, and a touch of black, in some mixes, to darken them. The set comes with black but you can make your own by blending equal parts of the three primaries [Cyan, Magenta and Yellow]. I didn't do that here. Then I used whatever was on the palette to make some swatches of "blends". I use that term loosely here as I'm a total novice. They are not so much blended as painted next to each other. :) Really wonderful gouache. #sweepstakes
| To Use With | Gouache |
| Vegan | Non Vegan |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Pigment Index | PB17 |
| Transparency | Semi Opaque |
