HIMI Gouache Paints Set, 18 Colors, 30g, jelly gouache paint set, Non Toxic Paint for Canvas and Paper, Art Supplies for Professionals, and More (Green Case

Ive never used gouache paint so I have no reference to judge, but this stuff is fantastic. I did my first ever gouache painting with this set. Its not finished yet but it looks so good. I read that gouache was prized for its opacity, but I am truly amazed at how saturated and vibrant the colors really are. The set includes 18 colors, 3 brushes, a mixing pallet, a color swatch card for reference, and an airtight storage container. Everything seems to be of good quality, the case is very durable, seals well, and has a slot for each color tray so they dont get shuffled around. I left mine in the containers but they could also be emptied into the slots, I've heard that some people like to dry them out. The mixing tray is hard plastic. The wells aren't very deep, but it's spacious and fits neatly in the case. The brushes are also nice. They are a little bit stiff which is perfect for these paints as they're slightly heavy. The paints themselves are very thick and creamy. I did notice some separation on a few colors but after stirring they were great, and the open trays make them easy to stir up. There were no instructions or tips for use, which was very frustrating for me as a beginner. I've worked a lot with watercolors and acrylics but gouache is very different. I dont want to say it's hard to use because once you figure it out, its very easy to work with, but it does take some practice. Its too thick to glide smoothly on its own, so you will need to mix it with some water, but finding the right ratio can be tricky. Too much water, and it becomes transparent, bleeds into the layers below it, or doesn't show up, and too little water will cause it to smear, streak, or lift off the paper. Unlike acrylics, this paint can be reactivated with water after it dries, which is great for fixing mistakes or making changes, but requires a very light hand when layering colors or blending them together. Its ability to rehydrate also makes it super easy to clean from brushes, and completely eliminates waste. There's a good quantity of paint in each tray and because of their amazing opacity and the fact that they're thinned with water, a little bit really goes a long way. So, they're definitely worth the price. I feel like the little tubs should have lids but the paints seem to stay pretty moist in the case. The set includes all the basics colors, and they mix really well to make other colors or different shades. It came with 2 whites. Im not sure of the difference exactly. I dont use a lot of white on its own in my paintings, but I often mix it in small portions to gradient colors, so Im glad for the extra tub. I cant wait to do more with these, I love them.

Really pleased with these for the price. The case is nice quality and so far seems to keep the paints moist (I've been using them daily for about two weeks now, but careful to seal it back up after each use). The paints are highly pigmented and you get quite a bit of each. There was some slight separation in the whites, but stirring them fixed it and they perform like the other colors. For a student or hobbyist these are a good value that will give you lots of scope to work with gouache without having to be precious about expensive materials. Despite using them daily as I mentioned, I've barely made a dent in any of the pots.

I am a huge advocate for buying the best quality art supplies you can possibly afford, but expensive, unfamiliar mediums tend to be a bit intimidating to use. I wanted to start using gouache, however I wanted to use relatively cheap paint set that wasn't so cheap that it would limit some of the key components of gouache. A little bit of Youtube introduced me to this set by himiart. I was skeptical at first, and I admit that it took over a month for me to actually convince myself to purchase it (not because of the cost, but rather the fear that such a cheap set would have very poor performing paint and turn me off of gouache forever), but I am far from disappointed. These paints are amazing. Let me quickly reiterate that I have zero experience with gouache so I have no baseline set to compare to Miya Gouache. But as purveyor of art supplies in a wide range of prices, I know garbage when I see it, and garbage this is not. The paints are nice and creamy, which apparently is a thing you want with gouache? They are also highly pigmented and mix rather well. When diluted with water they maintain their smooth quality while remaining very pigmented. One of the nice benefits for those of you who like to use gouache wet is that the container is made to keep air out. If you look at arleenbean's video on Miya Gouache, you'll see that after months of storage, she still had wet paint, which was one of the major pluses for her. Not only this, but 30mL per color is a steal at this price when compared to similarly performing brands (such as Arteza). There are only 2 criticisms I can really make, both being so minor that they don't warrant a lost star. First, this isn't really an 18 color set, it's a 16 color set with 2 whites. White is super important in gouache, and the white that you use is even more important. One white, usually called Chinese white (or zinc white), is usually transparent and allows for more subtle changes in shade. The other, called titanium white, is very opaque and quickly lightens whatever color you’re mixing it with. Usually both whites are included in watercolor sets and because titanium white is more opaque, it is quite useful for highlights and whatnot. But with already opaque gouache, I don't really see a need for both whites. I would rather they only included One and added another color to the set. If you've ever seen the Miya Himi 56 gouache set, you would know that there are quite a number of beautiful gouache colors that we could include here. Second, and this isn't a criticism on the set itself and rather on the company-- the larger sets and refills should really be made available via amazon. It turns out that himiart has a pretty large selection of gouache sets, refills, brushes, paper, etc that are available on other sites (I won't say the name here, but let's just say that he had to deal with 40 Thieves to get the treasure he's selling) but the shipping price is absolutely horrifying. I've never used that particular site so it may be a misunderstanding on my part, but I'm not risking it. These gouache are absolutely worth every cent. I went on amazon the other day to purchase a second set to keep for later when I noticed that they now have a 24color sets with 80ml per well! Bought one as soon as possible and now I have an extra set of gouache when this one finishes! Definitely give these paints a try, you will not be disappointed!

This is the second set of these paints I have purchased for my arty Daughter. They really are lovely and easy to use too.

Gostei bastante, um bom guache pra iniciantes, entrega rápida e bem embalada

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Meine Tochter ist sehr zufrieden mit diesen Farben. Sie deckt sie mit Folie unter dem Deckel, damit sie nicht so schnell austrocknen. Das war ihr Geburtstagsgeschenk und sie ist echt glücklich.

Paints missing. How can this even be a mistake.