This "Tea to Butter" analogy was first created by Mr. Joseph Zbukvic as he well explained in his 2002 book "Mastering atmoshere and mood in watercolor". It is a 9 part diagram including the 4 moisture states of the paper (Dry-Damp-Moist-Wet) and he calls it "watercolor clock" not only because of its circular shape as a digram but also timing is a crucial element in watercolor painting. So all the credit should go to him since he had a pretty hard time to simplify elaborately the most confusing part of watercoloring to every bodies understanding as a "valuable teaching method" as in his words. But it's still nice to adopt it to gouache and demonstrating how it actually works . Thank you for your time doing that.

@MarySanche

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, I'll pin this so others can see the credit.

@MarySanche

5 жыл бұрын

@Yasmine S. I have not tried them or even heard of them, but I'll keep my eye out now! I hope to try them some day

@sp-xf3pb

5 жыл бұрын

​@Yasmine S. First of all, regarding a respected artist doesn't make me necessarily a fan. Secondly, what we are talking about is not a technique. It is an analogy created by him to understand the technique. If you are having difficulty to understand what you read, give it a second or even a third try when it's obviously necessary.

@melbendigo

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know, but just try to buy that book. Cheapest available is over $230 used. A book isn't useful if no one gets to read it. It always amazes that a much coveted book will go out of print when there's still a big market for it... You'd think it would be re-issued.

@BayesRules

4 жыл бұрын

And does Mr. Zbukvic give credit in his book to the generations of painters who had used this technic before him?

The comment "I want to work in the same value range as this tea but at a higher opacity" blew my mind. I've been using Gouache for a few months but it hadn't occurred to me that you can adjust these two things so independently and conciously

@danasa4994

2 жыл бұрын

That sentence was one of my favourites too! It's like it popped on the brightest light bulb in my brain throughout watching this video. I really appreciate it when teachers use the most effective expressions they can come up with to explain their point

OMGosh!! I have been struggling with the “perfect” gouache consistency and this video just took away the mystery!! This explanation totally changed my gouache game; I immediately implemented the “tea to butter” method and the results were amazing! THANK YOU so much!! (You seriously don’t know how many videos I’ve watched trying to find this EXACT information 🤦🏼‍♀️).

This was the best video on how to use gouache that I've found anywhere. Thanks so much for sharing this info! I'd love to see a video on how to create animal fur in gouache; I love this medium, but that's one I've struggled with.

@MarySanche

5 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I'll film something about my fur technique in the future. :)

@AmberwingArt

5 жыл бұрын

@@MarySanche woot - I'll look forward to it! I love the painterly look of your fur :)

@crystlark

5 жыл бұрын

Same exp. here.

@melissac.9488

3 жыл бұрын

What do you use to blend gouache ? Thank you very much for your videos 🏵🌸🌺

I've watched several gouache tutorials and this is the most easy and informative of them all. Thank you! 😊

Such a sensible teacher who really knows the techniques so thanx I think you are a GREAT teacher and I say this rarely.

I'm only just starting gouache, and i think i'm still wobbly when it comes to water control 😂 but this analogy is wonderful! Thank you so much!

This was the most helpful tutorial I have seen...you go through the levels of transparency, how light is reflected & to what extent by the amount of pigment...all illustrated by using a tonal study of a coffee cup. Brilliant!!

@cynthiakammann7368

Жыл бұрын

I agree! This tutorial is brilliant ... beautifully executed and spot-on helpful. Thank you so much!

This is the most helpful lesson on gouache I’ve ever seen!

I've recently bought gouache. I've been working with acrylics so i struggled with understanding how much water to use. This was very informative. Thank you

Thank you... recently I restarted gouache...now I understand where was I wrong before. Who invented it is secondary to me...I'm thankful to you that you helped me with this video🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

THANK YOU. I’ve been struggling with how much water to use with my gouache, and you’ve put it in a language I understand.

I've watched so many videos on using gouache, and this is singlehandedly the most helpful one I've seen yet in discussing the consistency! Thank you so much for this. I've been very frustrated, and this has helped to clarify a LOT of confusion I've had!

Just starting to use gouache and this is the most useful video I have come across for the basics that I needed and wasn't understanding. Thank you so much!

I bought my gouache set last 2 days ago,and this really helps me! Thank you❤️

@angelinadubois4842

4 жыл бұрын

I like your pfp 😊

This helped me so much! Thank you😁

Very clear explanation, thank you!

Perfect!

Fabulous lesson!

Amazingly helpful. Thank you so much.

This is such an amazing analogy. Thank you, very helpful👍

Thank you so much! This was fabulous! Such talent 👏🏻☺️✌🏻

Finally a really good tutorial on gouche! Thank you so much!

Simple and insightful.

Great video!! Thank you!! Wonderfully explained and beautiful painting!

Thank you. This was very helpful!

Very thorough! Thank you!

thank you for the beautiful demonstration. I would love to learn

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing!

Great tutorial !! Thanks.

Excellent! Thank you!😊

Thank you for the vidéo, i didnt know this method ! Gouache is fantastic !

Extremely helpful thank you

Beautiful!

I love that basic application...i inspired to work that way. Keep it up

Loved this very informative demonstration. I'm just starting out in painting so found d this fascinating. Thank you

This is a very helpful explanation, thanks.

Thank you for a very informative tutorial. I'm happy I found you!

Most helpful! I'm new to gouache, so looking to learn. Thanks!

An exceptional tutorial from start to finish.

This was great! I've been painting with gouache for four years now, and I still feel like I got some new things out of this. Thanks!

bellissimo thank you !!! will try this

This video was very helpful! Thank you!

Thins was so clear and useful! Thank you so much for making this video

Just learning when to apply the different consistencies during the early to late stages explained a lot toward how to avoid the frustration of lifting prior layers, and muddying your work. This was something I didn’t know before seeing this video, and for that, I’m extremely thankful. I had given up on gouache because of this, and wondered how in the world others managed to make such gorgeous works in this medium. Now, I think I’m ready to give it another go, and hopefully see much better results. Thank you so much for this tutorial!

Thank you can’t wait to go buy some gouache appreciate your helpful principles

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

Very very veryyyy informative! Thankyou for the tea to butter information!!

Thanks for teaching ❤

Love the analogy that you use.

Thanks for a nice video! Very helpful.

You are such a good teacher, Mary! I really enjoyed your explanation and demo. Can't wait to see more demos with more colors. Thank you.

Yeeessss, very helpful!! Thank you!!

You, are, good. Thanks this helped me much!

That’s so helpful! Thank you so much!

your voice is so soothing! thank you so much for this video

This has been a great video, at last I found a comprehensive tutorial about playing with the different colors. Thank you Mary.

Thank you for this video. I’m beginning my gouache journey and this has helped immensely. 🌺

thank you too much it was very helpful and i change my perception of working with gouache.

Thank you so much. This truly has been helpful and artistically entertaining. Love the cup of coffee painting.

Thank you. I have never seen a person work the gouache. Thank you again!

Wonderful, helpful video!!!

THANK YOU! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 super helpful about properties of gouache and how to layer it!! 🎨🖌

Thank you so much! The best example of this product.

Thank you for this demonstration. It is very helpful.

Awesome thank you are a very informative teacher I learned a great deal

Thank you so much for this! I was ignorant about gouache and watching this helped me so much! Thank you!

This was great! Exactly what I needed since I’m a total noob when it comes to gouache.

My gouache, have I been underestimating and underusing my gouache. I can’t wait to go try this!

Very helpful, thank you

That was super helpful, thanks!

Wow! Very informative, this helps a lot, can't wait for your next video on other techniques of this medium.

Excellant video for learning what Gouche is and how it works. Thank you.

this seems like it is going to be so helpful, I had never heard this information about using the consistency of gouache paint. Thank you! I've been putting off using my gouache because I ran out of white, but just replenished my tube so can't wait to get started.

Your voice is lovely and the explanations were exceptional. Just got my first set of gouache today, so we shall see. Thank you.

It was really help now I have a clearer understanding of gouache

super helpful! Your vids on gouache are brilliant

very helpful tutorial! thank u for this :D

The most helpful tutorial on how to paint with gouache of all those I have watched so far. Thank you!

Mary, thank you! I've had Holbein & Caran D'Ache gouache on my shelf for sometime. I've painted a couple Christmas cards with it just this week, and as so surprised that I really love it!

What a wonderful tutorial! I really appreciate the painting you did afterwards, explaining what consistency you were using and when while layering. It was really helpful!

Bought my first gouache paints today. Appreciate the video!

Great video! You explain it so well and I liked how you explained why you'd choose to use a particular consistency during the demo. I admire your work so much!

This was so very helpful. What a great tutorial. I'm new to watercolor and gouache and this really helped me understand how to work with it better. Thank you.

So helpful. Thank you!

very helpful! thank you

Wow 😮

What a great tutorial! You're very clear with your explanations, and I enjoyed the style in which you painted your teacup :)

Very very well explained. Simple is best!

Thank you! I am an absolute beginner to gouache and this video was very instructive.

Thanks for the information. I’m starting to work with gouache.

I'm starting to use guache and this video answered some questions of the media.Thank you .

Such a helpful tutorial explaining the basics of how to use gouache. Thank you.

Very helpful thank you very much

so good!

Thank you for a simple introduction to gouache!

Fantastic video. I love wc but am so excited to try gouache. This video has helped me immensely! I love the versatility of the medium. Thx Mary!

Great explanation! Have had some difficulties dominating this paint but you explained it perfectly. Very helpful, Thank you!

oh my goodness your a wonderful teacher . thank you for ALL the amazing information. i just bought all my new gouache set and cant wait to practice this method

Thanks for this! I am a total beginner and this was super informative and helpful.