Gouache Paint Set – 9 Mix Colors in 50ml Cups with Lids, Refillable

I have used different brands of gouache (all student grade), and these paints are very comparable in quality. There are several aspects that set this brand apart from others:- the jelly cups hold 50ml of paint each, which is more than other brands I’ve used- the cups come with lids to preserve the paint for a longer time - my previous jelly paints dried out within a few months, so I am excited to see how the individual lids will impact thisThe paint itself is good quality as well - the pastel colors are vibrant and apply easily. They are a creamy texture and provide smooth coverage, as expected. The only downside is that the cups are loose, rather than being in some type of palette, but this isn’t a huge issue for me. Overall, this set provides a good value for the money, works well, and I would order it again.

I’m very pleased with this gouache. I normally use Holbein tubes, which are on the pricier side. But these are an excellent alternative, especially for beginners on a budget.This is a good set of basic colors, a cool and a warm of each color is included, which is great for mixing. The photo I attached shows some of the beautiful colors I was able to achieve using only these paints and white gouache (not included). If you are ordering these as a beginner, note that you will need to buy white gouache separately (a very necessary color IMO). On another note: These are huge! I was expecting full pans, but these are much bigger. The paint is thick and easy to work with, but I feel that some of the colors are less opaque than others. I was not able to find any information on the lightfastness of these paints, something you should look into if you want your artwork to last.Keep in mind, the containers are not airtight at all. They will dry out after a day or two. Thankfully since these are water-based, they can be reactivated with water (unlike acrylic-based, which cannot). You can reactivate by spraying them down and stirring the paint (preferably with a palette knife, don’t damage your poor brushes!) until you get that nice gouache consistency. If gouache is not reactivated properly, it will act more as a watercolor and will not be very opaque. If this sounds like too much of a pain (which it kind of is, especially for 9 colors), you can put them in an airtight container or add some glycerin or gum arabic to keep them from completely hardening.I am disappointed that the labels came half worn off, some not legible. Additionally, a few of the paints arrived leaking everywhere (the seals don’t do much and the lids barely stay on), thankfully there was still a lot of paint left.I will be recommending these to anyone looking to get into gouache. I wish I knew about them when I started!

I think it's a good quality gouache and it's thick she creamy with nice pigmentation.My biggest issue is the selection of colors is kinda weird.There's a nice park of orange, yellow, green, blue, and kinda purple, but instead of any kind of pastel red there's a bright, non-pastel orange and green, a pastel grey blue and a light brown.I think I would've been totally happy if it had a pastel red tone or a pink.As a pastel set goes one would also more expect white than a bright green.I tried the colors out and painted a clay paint palette with this set. I used the grey, blue, both greens, and the brown.They're pretty and close to the color in the pan but i wish they did include the pink/red instead of the brighter orange and white instead of the "pale green" which is actually just very vivid green. The apple green is paler.But for the quality of the gouache for this price it's a lot of paint and feels so good to paint with.It dried fairly quick and has an expected texture.

I have never worked with Gousche paints before, I had never heard of them before, and am getting interested in watercolors so I thought I might try them as they are a watercolor paint. First the colors are brilliant when used full strength, but you can also lighten them, the same way you can with regular watercolors, by adding water to them. Different amounts of water, create different colors and textures.This is a 9-set of basic colors each in their own cup with tight fitting lid. A little does go a long way, especially if you are diluting the colors so I suspect each bin will last a long time. They also can be reactivated on your pallet with water if they dry. They do dry quickly, but that is nice when I need it to dry on my paper so I can move on to another color.Like any art form, they take time and patience to learn how to use. I found myself using YouTube to learn more about the paints and how to use them as they are a little different then the traditional watercolors. I am very much a beginner at using watercolors and the Gouache paints but I am enjoying them, I am enjoying figuring them out and what I like about them is that you can make the colors brilliant and strong, all the way down to light and transparent as a wash. Each cup has a lot of paint and they are going to last a long time. I did get black and white also in addition to the box set so I can play around more with it.I am using 140 lb watercolor paper as my paper choice since it is a watercolor based paint and I use it like watercolors.I think these are well priced and just a lot of fun to play with and I am having so much fun working with them!!!⭐️ 1 star - I don't recommend it at all, poor quality, or it does not reflect the advertising.⭐️⭐️ 2 stars - I don't recommend it, it has multiple faults, or is not priced where it should be for the product.⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars - It's passable. It has some faults, but the quality is adequate for what it is.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars - Product quite acceptable; it does what it promises.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars - Product that I totally recommend.

I came into this set with modest expectations and left with a palette I keep reaching for. Art Whale’s gouache paint cups deliver on vibrancy, quantity, and an unexpectedly smooth painting experience. Each color feels thoughtfully formulated with a level of pigmentation that rivals more expensive brands, and the creamy texture makes blending a breeze. Whether I’m blocking in bold shapes or glazing in more delicate detail, the consistency holds up without fuss.The packaging is also a pleasant surprise. The cups are generously filled and feel sturdy, and while I was initially skeptical about paint stored in openable containers rather than tubes, the lids seal nicely and keep everything fresh between sessions. It is genuinely convenient to have that much paint on hand without feeling like I need to be precious about how much I use.That said, the absence of white is a noticeable gap, especially for a set labeled as basic. A little bit of titanium white goes a long way in unlocking the full spectrum of mixing potential, so it’s something most artists will want to pick up alongside this kit. Still, for the price, it is a strong value and a great entry point into gouache without compromising on quality.This is the kind of set that invites experimentation. Whether you are new to gouache or looking to restock without breaking the bank, this collection brings solid performance and genuine joy to the process. I am curious to try more from Art Whale after this, and I would be more than happy to offer thoughts on future releases.