HolbeinArtists Gouache Set of 12, 5ml tubes

I try the gel type of gouache paint and thought if this is gouache I hate. Fast forward a few years I found this brand and now I love it. Very smooth and buttery texture paint drys very matte. You can rework after dry so be careful if you are trying to add layers.

This is by far my favorite gouache paint. The colors are vibrant, a small amount goes a long way, and has great transparency and texture. It dries quickly, which I appreciate as I like to add several layers to my paintings. It is a small set but perfect if you are investing in a new professional set of gouache paints.

really liked this set. Though I do wish I bought the primaries first. If you are a beginner, you may have more fun that way. The tubes are much smaller than the primary pack, however it'll last u a long time. The only thing you may need more of is white! But you can buy any brand of white at the art supply store.

Artist grade gouache is expensive but Holbein is so intense that it takes a lot less paint to get coverage than, say, Himi (which it fun and has its place). Holbein also keeps its intensity when thinned out for initial washes.

This gouache is exactly what I was looking for. The 5ml tubes are small, but I knew what to expect from having used the same size of tubes in watercolor. I wanted sample sizes to use as I decide how much I will actually use gouache. It applies smoothly, dries to a matte finish, but not rough as I have had happen with a budget brand gouache. Pleased with this purchase.

This is a great set. The only downside is the tubes are very tiny. There is not much paint in these teeny tiny tubes. Best to purchase larger tubes.

I only wish the paint tube was bigger. It’s a more expensive paint, but the quality is great.

This is a good set of very small (5 ml) tubes of Holbein artist's gouache--a nice way to see how the colors paint out and mix, before buying bigger tubes of the colors you like or use a lot. Amazon.com review questions ask users to rate the "sheerness" of this paint, but gouache is generally opaque. The pigment is finely-ground into this smooth paint, which can be thinned with water for light applications. But if you want sheer (transparent) layers of color, watercolors might serve you better. I wouldn't think an absolute beginner would need to invest in artist quality gouache until they know if they like using an opaque, matte paint? Maybe beginners would like to try designer gouache or any student brand of gouache first, before paying for the better quality paint? But if you can afford the splurge, this is really good paint.