Gouache or Tempera? Caran D'Ache Fancolor Unbox and Swatch
Channel: Becca Hillburn: Comic Artist
Date: 2019-02-07

Hey artnerds!  Today we're investigating another dried-in-pan gouache product, also from Caran D'Ache, the Caran D'Ache Fancolor set!  Are these gouache, or are they tempera, and in a dried format, what's the difference?  And how do these differ from Caran d'Ache's Studio Gouache palette, more commonly available in the US.

Check out the Studio Gouache Unbox and Swatch here: https://youtu.be/gC3JtOgKEPE

Get Your Own: https://amzn.to/2SRjMOl

Chapters:
Introduction and Unboxing: 0:01
Reviewing available information: 3:52
Difference Between Gouache, Tempera Gouache, Tempera, and Watercolor: 5:46
Swatching: 9:23
Colors in this Set: 13:13
Comparative Swatching: 14:50
Comparative Opacity Testing: 17:15
Comparative Gradiated Wash: 19:35
Reviewing our Swatches: 21:28
Discussing Color Mixing: 22:51
Opaque Watercolor Plug: 28:01
Field Test
Sketch: 28:13
Background Wash: 29:13
Color Lifting: 30:47
Loosely Adding Undertones: 31:30
Adding in Greens: 32:48
Spritzing for Movement: 33:48
Adding Shadows: 34:49
Painting in the Flowers: 37:00
Verdict on Fancolor Tempera/Gouache: 45:19
Inking: 48:46
Switching Illustration (still Fancolor, just on different paper: 53:52

Show Notes:

Fancolor

I thought these were tempera pans, but it seems like they're gouache.  How do these differ from Gouache Studio?

Also refers to watercolor pencils, waterbased markers with bullet nibs- all aimed at kids

High colour density, and unbeatable creamy texture, ensuring immediate ease of use. Plasticizer-free formula. Does not crack.
Contents : 14 colour tablets, 1 tube of white, 1 paintbrush
Applications : Recommended for budding artists, unlimited colour mixes.

Technical description :

Type : Water-based paint with a natural binder and no plasticizer, water-soluble
High pigment concentration, luminous colours, good light resistance, economical to use.
Practical, ecological metal box
Complies with CE EN71
Warning. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts 
Techniques : opaque and transparent painting on paper or cardboard, easy to mix, water-soluble.

Where to buy in the US: 
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IpN8hQ $27.61

Studio Gouache, Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IiXpQF $33.80

Both include brushes, Fancolor is ONLY available in a 15 color set

Colors in set, based on best guess: 
Lemon Yellow
Yellow
Vermillion or Scarlet Red
Carmine
Hot Pink/Opera Pink
Ultramarine
Pthalo Blue (green shade)
Viridian
Leaf Green
Hooker's Green
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Gray
Black

Ok so what's the difference between gouache, tempera gouache, and tempera?

Gouache: opaque watercolor of the type used in gouache painting. Watercolor and gouache both consist of the same basic ingredients: a natural or synthetic pigment, gum arabic binder, and preservatives. The major difference between the two paints is that the particles of pigment in gouache are larger and the ratio of pigment to binder is higher. Most gouaches also have chalk added to the formula to further increase opacity. Like watercolors, gouache is available in tubes, pans and pots and can last for years when stored properly. 
Binder: Usually Gum Arabic

Tempera: Tempera is pigment (powdered color) mixed with glue, egg (traditional) or milk. It is most often used for children's art because of its economy, easy soap and water clean up and low toxicity. Gouache is water soluble opaque paint.
dries to a water resistant film

Binder Usually Egg or Milk


Outside Resources: 
https://www.plazaart.com/blog/what-is-gouache/
https://www.quora.com/How-do-watercolor-gouache-and-tempera-differ
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551603
http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1306282
http://artistsjournalworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/07/gouache-again.html
https://www.amazon.com/Caran-dAche-Gouache-Studio-Assorted/dp/B000NMBKEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1526433145&sr=1-1&keywords=caran+d%27ache+studio+gouache
https://www.amazon.com/Caran-dAche-Gouache-Studio-Assorted/dp/B000NMBKEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1526433145&sr=1-1&keywords=caran+d%27ache+studio+gouache

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