One of the best purchases I've ever made, and one that continues bringing me joy in a considerably more eco-friendly way than my acrylics did.
Gouache has quickly become my all-time favorite medium, and while I likely wouldn't buy this set again for practicality (tubes are more practical and less messy for painting on the go), I'll likely always hold on to the one I have. It's opaque, it's bright, it dries matte (most of the time) and it's just fun.
It's great for beginners to get familiar with gouache and was super easy for me to learn and actually develop decent skill with. You can get very expressive or very realistic with it, and once you learn color theory, it's a breeze to get the color you want. I'd recommend painting in monochrome styles for a while to get used to handling it and mixing the paints, and I'd REALLY recommend you buy a tube of white gouche to go with this because I ran out SO MUCH while I was learning. However, that's a problem that goes away with time and experience as you learn not to lean on white and black to adjust your colors.
HOWEVER
The brushes I got with the set didn't hold up very well, especially the pointed round, but I DID find a purpose for the... rounded... flat... thingy... one, which is almost unidentifiable after all the use. Once that brush in particular gets frayed, it's amazing for dry-brush-scrubbing in clouds!
I'll also say that it's hard to keep this clean, especially if you're a messy painter like me, and that keeping it hydrated can be a chore. You'll occasionally have to spray them or drip a bit of water into each pan and give it a stir, wiping the tool you're using to stir with between pans.
For more experienced painters, especially those with experience with watercolors or that like to travel, I'd really recommend getting tubes of gouache, a good mixing palette, and , or at least a smaller set, because this thing can be clunky to carry, the pans can leak if turned on their side or upside down, and it is kinda inconvenient to constantly have to rewet them to keep the paints from getting chunky.
Also, and this is my biggest gripe, if the layer you're working on top of isn't perfectly dry, it will occasionally dry shiny or the bottom color will bleed through and refuse to be covered until it's fully dry. Thick over thin is key here, unless you're working on canvas panel, which I wouldn't recommend, or wood panel, which I would -- in that case, it's thick on thick to get it to stick!
All that considered, though... I love this set. I love it dearly and it makes me so happy to pull it out of my little travel easel and set it on the table with its cute little clunk, and pop-pop it open and see all the love-worn colors glistening with color at me. I would recommend it heartily -- just not if you travel with your paints and value your sanity much. But then, what artist really does the latter?
| Brand | ABEIER |
|---|---|
| Color | Green Case |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Size | 27 Piece Set |
| Item Volume | 30 Milliliters |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Paint Type | Gouache |
| Surface Recommendation | Canvas,Paper |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
| Item Form | Gel |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult, Kid, Teen |
| Package Information | Can |
| Manufacturer | Abeier |
| Part Number | Miya Gouache Paint Set, 24 with brushes |
| Item Weight | 3.12 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.84 x 7.09 x 1.57 inches |
| Item model number | Miya Gouache Paint Set, 24 with brushes |
| Finish | Matte |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
