I really admire your work, been watching your videos for over a year and have also read your book about color and light. Over the past two years I've tried out multiple mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and various pencils and markers. Just recently I've found that gouache is my medium, it's just coming to me naturally and I have to think less about what I do. I love the matte finish and the overall feel casein and gouache create and your paintings always leave me in awe and inspire me and my friends to become better artists :)
It is always fun to watch you paint in any medium. I always always say, oh he blew it already, but then you prove me wrong. Ha! Ha! You shared some good pointers on painting water. Thanks.
So glad to see this video of you painting in casein! I have tried this medium and like the look of this medium. Of course I like you painting way better. ALWAYS such a joy to watch you paint, hear your information, and see the final results. Thanks for your sharing.
Hahaha, filming with animals and kids -- you never know what they're going to do, bless them. Looking forward to this painting video and your next video about your painting set-up.😃👍
What you say about bright areas of the water is interesting: I would have done the opposite: go from darker shadows and then put some bright highlights on at the end.
Everything you do is fantastic. I just purchased your Color and Light book, a real treasure. You make painting in gouache and casein very appealing, but can I ask why you choose this medium over other water soluble painting medium? Specifically, why not use acrylic paint which is also water soluble with opaque and transparent qualities? Thank you ahead of time.
Elo, Yes, you're right, acrylic is very similar. The stronger emulsion strength of acrylic paint makes is preferable to casein if you want durable impastos. The kind of acrylic I do use from time to time is Holbein Acrya Gouache (which is really acrylic). The thing I like about casein is the weaker emulsion, which keeps the paint from being sticky as it's drying-makes the paint kind of flow off the brush.
I'd say illustration board or panel would be best. You can work on a stiff watercolor paper too as long as the paint as thin. But if you build up this impastos, watch out because they can crack off if the surface bends too much.
I have now downloaded casein and gouache painting in the wild videos. Both entertaining, interesting and very helpful. JG - any plans for a follow-up with small-scale oil in the wild?
Yes, the back of the easel attaches to any 1/4 x 20 threaded tripod. I use Velbon or Amazon tripods with the square quick release plates. You can buy extra plates and screw them to the back of your easel for a super secure attachment.
Good question. Casein and gouache are very similar, so the lessons in this video apply to both media. I reach for casein when I want a fuller paint body. It's less expensive per cc so I can use it more freely. It also has a more closed surface when it dries, meaning the paint won't be reactivated by a later wet stroke. But the emulsion strength is weaker than acrylic. Gouache is better than casein for fine detail, and the fine brands of gouache offer more color choices, and generally heavier pigment concentration.
I hadn't picked up on the closed surface properties. By the way, I'm finding the section in your book on gamuts, colour strings and limited palettes particularly interesting. Thank you.
J Oates It may be a more obscure, older medium, but I'm also a bit frustrated that UK or European suppliers don't have more of a selection of artists' casein. I've noticed that it's cheaper to order Richeson sets - and to order James' selection at all - through Amazon.com than Amazon.co.uk, though import costs still bump the total up. This video (that is, the full video) might prompt me to splash out, though.
J Oates It may be a more obscure, older medium, but I'm also a bit frustrated that UK or European suppliers don't have more of a selection of artists' casein. I've noticed that it's cheaper to order Richeson sets - and to order James' selection at all - through Amazon.com than Amazon.co.uk, though import costs still bump the total up. This video (that is, the full video) might prompt me to splash out, though.
your videos are such a great inspiration ♡ I got your books last month and I'm learning a lot with the help of a friend, I'm gonna get your DVD soon but the kunaki link appears broken when I click it, I gess I'll get the downloable version instead. tha ks again
I know this is an old video... I hope you still see the comment...You have been using Casein in sketchbooks for a long time now. Most people say it won't hold up to paper bending etcetera very long. Have you had any trouble with it cracking over time?
Hello! Mr. Gurney, I had bought your videos but i accidentally wiped my drive and have lost them. Is there any way to retrieve them or do I have to buy them again?
I really admire your work, been watching your videos for over a year and have also read your book about color and light. Over the past two years I've tried out multiple mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and various pencils and markers. Just recently I've found that gouache is my medium, it's just coming to me naturally and I have to think less about what I do. I love the matte finish and the overall feel casein and gouache create and your paintings always leave me in awe and inspire me and my friends to become better artists :)
It is always fun to watch you paint in any medium. I always always say, oh he blew it already, but then you prove me wrong. Ha! Ha! You shared some good pointers on painting water. Thanks.
So glad to see this video of you painting in casein! I have tried this medium and like the look of this medium. Of course I like you painting way better. ALWAYS such a joy to watch you paint, hear your information, and see the final results. Thanks for your sharing.
hey james, thanks a lot for sharing all those free little videos with us! we can learn a lot from this. thank you!
Hahaha, filming with animals and kids -- you never know what they're going to do, bless them. Looking forward to this painting video and your next video about your painting set-up.😃👍
Thank you for posting the process also for how you sculpting a dinosaur model for pictures in older videos.
If you get the chance to look at the artwork of George Mclean, a Canadian nature artist, you'll see some amazing work in casein.
I had never heard of this type of paint. Thanks!
Thank you, I am going to try it.
What you say about bright areas of the water is interesting: I would have done the opposite: go from darker shadows and then put some bright highlights on at the end.
wow! thanks for sharing. never used this medium.
Everything you do is fantastic. I just purchased your Color and Light book, a real treasure. You make painting in gouache and casein very appealing, but can I ask why you choose this medium over other water soluble painting medium? Specifically, why not use acrylic paint which is also water soluble with opaque and transparent qualities? Thank you ahead of time.
Elo, Yes, you're right, acrylic is very similar. The stronger emulsion strength of acrylic paint makes is preferable to casein if you want durable impastos. The kind of acrylic I do use from time to time is Holbein Acrya Gouache (which is really acrylic). The thing I like about casein is the weaker emulsion, which keeps the paint from being sticky as it's drying-makes the paint kind of flow off the brush.
2:20 with saturated colors layered over, its better to do sat color underneath and paint the darker colors over it
Just bought this! This is great! Thanks James! :)
Damn! Fucking amazing! I used to watch your vids when they weren't edited.
Thanks James for demonstrations, will you please recommend the most suitable surface to paint with casein. Thanks again
I'd say illustration board or panel would be best. You can work on a stiff watercolor paper too as long as the paint as thin. But if you build up this impastos, watch out because they can crack off if the surface bends too much.
Genius... one day I'll be this good haha
I have now downloaded casein and gouache painting in the wild videos. Both entertaining, interesting and very helpful. JG - any plans for a follow-up with small-scale oil in the wild?
I like to see more video on casein painting just like this on.
Picked and paid! (Im)patiently waiting for the download.
I want to try casein. Is it very mixable? say to make green from the 6pack kit? Also how is painting on artistic board?
How quickly does casein dry on the palette?
Hi James. Does casein always have to be fresh from the tube. Thank you.
Yes, because when it dries it doesn't reactivate the way gouache does.
Your work is superb 😊. Going to buy your dvd's soon. Mr. Gurney can you use any tripod for plein air painting?
Yes, the back of the easel attaches to any 1/4 x 20 threaded tripod. I use Velbon or Amazon tripods with the square quick release plates. You can buy extra plates and screw them to the back of your easel for a super secure attachment.
Yes, I am curious too as to why you choose casein over gouache. It is not as readily available as gouache in the UK, and so not easy to try.
Good question. Casein and gouache are very similar, so the lessons in this video apply to both media. I reach for casein when I want a fuller paint body. It's less expensive per cc so I can use it more freely. It also has a more closed surface when it dries, meaning the paint won't be reactivated by a later wet stroke. But the emulsion strength is weaker than acrylic. Gouache is better than casein for fine detail, and the fine brands of gouache offer more color choices, and generally heavier pigment concentration.
I hadn't picked up on the closed surface properties. By the way, I'm finding the section in your book on gamuts, colour strings and limited palettes particularly interesting. Thank you.
J Oates It may be a more obscure, older medium, but I'm also a bit frustrated that UK or European suppliers don't have more of a selection of artists' casein. I've noticed that it's cheaper to order Richeson sets - and to order James' selection at all - through Amazon.com than Amazon.co.uk, though import costs still bump the total up. This video (that is, the full video) might prompt me to splash out, though.
J Oates It may be a more obscure, older medium, but I'm also a bit frustrated that UK or European suppliers don't have more of a selection of artists' casein. I've noticed that it's cheaper to order Richeson sets - and to order James' selection at all - through Amazon.com than Amazon.co.uk, though import costs still bump the total up. This video (that is, the full video) might prompt me to splash out, though.
Perhaps if more people demonstrate an interest, manufacturers/suppliers over here will fill the gap. We can only ask.
This is very inspiring! But, I feel I have a long way to go before I can confidently paint outdoors.
True master
Does casien dry lighter like acrylic does?
Depends how much gloss medium there is in either one.
your videos are such a great inspiration ♡ I got your books last month and I'm learning a lot with the help of a friend, I'm gonna get your DVD soon but the kunaki link appears broken when I click it, I gess I'll get the downloable version instead. tha ks again
I know this is an old video... I hope you still see the comment...You have been using Casein in sketchbooks for a long time now. Most people say it won't hold up to paper bending etcetera very long. Have you had any trouble with it cracking over time?
I haven't had any problem with cracking. But I only use thick paint impastos if I'm working on a stiff board.
Hello! Mr. Gurney, I had bought your videos but i accidentally wiped my drive and have lost them. Is there any way to retrieve them or do I have to buy them again?
you can redownload it from gumroad ( gumroad .com / library )
Alright i thing i'm under stand it now.
Has anyone else flashing red in the video?
Not me