HIMI 24 gouache paint set

This paint set is really unusual, but I’m beginning to really like it. I am a college educated (with a painting degree) professional artist. I have been recently getting into surface design and most of my work ends up getting scanned. I’ve taken color theory classes and this review is for those who are looking for a professional quality gouache set. I love the value presented here. This set comes out to have approximately each color for about a dollar at the time of my writing. That’s a crazy deal! I mainly have used Windsor and Newton gouache in the past, which runs about $20 a tube. Not only that, but each of these compartments has more paint than one W&N tube. So this set really ran me a tiny bit more than a single tube of paint. I’m really happy about that. Is it the same quality as Windsor and Newton? No. The mixing is not as consistent and predictable, and the pigments are weaker. But honestly, to me these are a great trade off. It’s still absolutely possible to make beautiful and vibrant paintings with this paint, it’s just important to keep in mind which colors are more opaque and which are more sheer or transparent. I went on ahead and swatched each color for this review. I have black bars on each to give you an idea how transparent or opaque each color is- whether the paint can overpower the black. I also added water to thin it down, so you can see how the colors look with more of a watercolor feel. The main colors I noted for having the worst opacity are the oranges. However if you add a little white to them, it helps a ton to thicken it up and make it more opaque. This set also builds on itself beautifully, so if I have to do a second coat on four colors, I’m okay with that. Most of the time I’ll be mixing more opaque colors in with them anyway- I expect most artists will feel similarly. This paint is thirsty!! It loves water, and I’ve been pretty impressed at how much water it can take while staying opaque. I personally would not use this paint to simulate watercolors, because a big factor with watercolors is spread, and this paint stays put. That’s perfectly fine, it’s a feature and not a bug for gouache. Expect to use a lot of water with this set! I heard someone on YouTube say that they put a spray bottle with distilled water with this set, and they spray it down before sealing it up. I think it’s a fantastic idea, but I haven’t done this yet and just sealing this set with the palette included gets a tight enough seal that it hasn’t dried out once. I’m pretty impressed and have never encountered a paint set that reacts this way. I would compare the lid to a Tupperware lid- it snaps shut. Be sure to also put the white mixing palette in for a good tight seal. I thought maybe the palette would get tons of paint on it when I closed the lid, but actually that has somehow never happened. It’s a feat of engineering for sure. Compared to other sets of this goache on Amazon I picked this one specifically for the white mixing palette. I’d rather mix exclusively on white or grey. And the mint green case is really cute, with a beautiful velvet texture on the box that makes me excited to use it every time. I also included a few pictures of a painting I made with this set. I was frustrated to not know how this set looks close up from other reviews, so I hope this helps. One picture is of a light table with the paint, then the others are close ups to get an idea of the thickness and surface texture, and finally a scan. It’s really important to me that a paint dries flat enough to be scanned well. So I’ve also included a scan of a painting with these pictures so you can get a good idea of how it looks. I’m a perfectionist and I’m happy with it. I recommend that you use hot press watercolor paper or Bristol with this paint. I hope this helps anyone considering this set. I’m psyched to keep using it for my work.

This is such a great set. The paints last and last. The color variety is incredible. The price is unreal. I feel I can experiment and fool around making art without worrying wasting expensive paints, which gives me more freedom to get creative.

I went into using/buying this paint completely blind and with zero expectations. I bullet journal and several people advised me to try using gauche since watercolor was bleeding too much. I’ve used gauche in the past, but never quite like this. The reviews were mostly positive so I decided to try these out. At first I was so worried about them drying out. Is that okay? Do I try to keep them sealed? I originally proceeded by trying to keep the wrappers on with tape. The problem, they wouldn’t quite fit comfortably back in the container. After one accidentally drying out, I realized I could just add water and it worked just as I hoped it would. *****I added a video of this for anyone curious.***** I just add water to rehydrate the paint and continue. The more you splash it around in the paint, the thicker or more opaque it’ll get. If you want it more sheer, use more water. It’s pretty cool how it works this way! I’ve had these for well over a year now (that’s why the container and tubes looks dirty/used in pictures) and have had no problems with them whatsoever. It lasts for a while and I think I’m set to continue using these for easily another couple years! The only thing that did bother me is the container. It’s super nice but the little spaces for the paint to sit are sized perfectly for the paint, no additional spaces. So when I was trying to tape the wrapper back in place, it wouldn’t fit without the tops overlapping on one another and I’d end up having to remove all the paints around the one I wanted to use. With that said, having removed all the wrappers anyway it is no longer a problem for me. Also, so few paints come with a container (especially such a nice one) so I wouldn’t deter anyone from purchasing for this reason. I admit I haven’t tried the brushes yet. But from first glance, they look really nice. Strong handle, lovely and shapely brush tips. I do intend to try them out if I can remember to pull them out again 😂 Conclusion: if you’re curious like I was, I definitely think this is a great buy. It’s a lot of product for the price and, after almost two years of use, holds up well over time.

I like these! Some of the colors are a bit sheer, but just get a tube of white gouache and add it to make them thicker. You get so much product for the price and they mix together well. My one complaint is they need to add a flexible silicone insert or something to the top or some sort of better seal, because they will dry out quickly if you don’t keep a stack of heavy books on top of them like I do. The little plastic palette they come with is flimsy and stains, pretty much garbage I threw mine out. I hope instead of adding the palettes they invest the resources instead to a better seal for the paint case.

Used these to paint some air dry charms, they're gouache and kind of just melt/soak into the clay which gives the charms a more blended look as opposed to acrylic paint I loved that washed and blended look on my charms! It also dried relatively fast and if you wanted a deeper color, you could just layer on new coats of paint. I loved this set because personally when I paint, I take a long time so having a gouache set that doesn't dry(and if it does, you can just rehydrate) made me feel less stressed about painting as fast as possible. Definitely will use this more if I paint more clay charms!

I recently stumbled upon this incredible gouache paint set on Amazon, and it has completely revolutionized my artistic journey. Let me just say, this set is an absolute masterpiece! The colors in this gouache palette are vibrant, rich, and incredibly pigmented. Each hue pops off the page, allowing me to bring my imagination to life with ease. The creamy consistency of the paints spreads smoothly, creating a seamless application and delivering stunning results. What truly impressed me about this set is its versatility. Whether I'm working on fine details or creating bold, expressive strokes, these gouache paints handle it all flawlessly. The colors blend effortlessly, allowing me to achieve the perfect shades and gradients every time. The packaging and presentation of this set are also exceptional. The compact design makes it easy to store and carry, making it a convenient choice for artists on the go. The mixing palette included is a thoughtful addition, providing a dedicated space for custom color creations. Furthermore, the quality of these paints is outstanding. They are highly opaque, which means I can confidently layer them without worrying about the underlying colors showing through. The finish is smooth and matte, lending a professional touch to my artwork. I must also commend the seller for their outstanding customer service. They promptly addressed any queries I had, ensuring that I had a positive experience throughout. It's refreshing to encounter sellers who genuinely care about their customers. In conclusion, if you're an artist seeking a top-quality gouache paint set that delivers exceptional pigmentation, versatility, and convenience, look no further. This set has exceeded all my expectations and has quickly become my go-to choice for creating captivating works of art. Trust me, you won't be disappointed with this purchase!

I have never tried professional gouache, so I don't have much to compare this product to. While the paint quality of this palette probably is much more student than artist grade, it's pretty good. And definitely for the money, it's REALLY pretty good. There's a good color selection, and the paint itself IS mostly opaque unless you really thin it down. I cannot speak to how long-lasting or colorfast this product is, but I would say you should adjust your expectations to the price point accordingly. This palette would be GREAT for beginners at gouache, which is what I am. The jelly cup concept is one I'm unfamiliar with, but it does seem to work pretty well. You HAVE to open all the containers at once, though, if you're actually going to paint, because it makes a real mess otherwise and is logistically very difficult. Keeping colors sealed for later use also won't work unless you remove them from the palette. The palette itself is somewhat bigger and heavier than I expected, but I like it. The lid DOESNT seal all the way, so it's not airtight, but I also haven't tried removing the included mixing palette inside, either. I've left the palette in and the lid on, and so far the paint seems to be fine. I did try inserting a damp paper towel over the open jelly cups to keep them moister, but it didn't seem to help and it made the palette even more difficult to seal closed. The lack of an airtight seal is actually my only criticism of this product!! The gouache is an absolute joy to use right after opening - the texture is creamy, thick and smooth. I hope it stays more or less this way!!!! In my opinion, this is a great product, especially for the price.

The best gouache paint I’ve ever used. Súper pigmented and pretty shades

I absolutely love using gouache paint! This set gave me a great experience with its smooth texture and wide variety of vibrant colors. Perfect for creative projects—highly recommend!

definitely worth the purchase, cute set and paints are highly pigminted

I'm new to gouache (usually use acrylic) and honestly I was not expecting to love this as much as I do for the price even after watching the reviews. It's so pigmented and more opaque than I expected. A little streaky on the first layer but it's easily fixable with a second layer. (I haven't used it on watercolor paper yet, but I will update this review it if there's any difference). I am glad I only got the 24 case because it's already huge and bulky so make sure you have the workspace for it especially if you get more colors. I love that you can buy individual refills too. Not enough companies do that. I can tell it's going to be a bit of work to maintain the colors and it won't be great for travel (the lid doesn't go on air tight to keep paints from going moldy) but for me during covid that's fine. But tube gouache might be better for you if you travel. My watercolor paintbrushes fit in the container. While I probably will use a glass pallet, I think it's super good that it comes with one and it's decent quality. And I've seen that you should leave the little lids half way on the container to keep from messing up your paint but personally I found it too messy so I just removed them. A little goes a long way. As a person very picky about pigmentation and paint I'm super happy with these. Awesome matte finish. Easily reactivated with water. Good for pros and beginners. The paint brushes it comes with are good beginner brushes but a pro might want to get other ones. Really its hard to impress me with paint but I love love this super cute pink himi gouache. And it's so affordable.

Good

I LOVE this set. I definitely recommend it. The palette comes with a great assortment of colours. They are great to use as-is, and they also mix and blend together very well to make custom colours and shades. They're highly pigmented and are great to use watered down as well as straight from the cups. The cups come with a really good amount of paint, you get a lot of product for your money. Like other gouache, these are water activated. I've had my palette about a month already and it's not even beginning to dry up- but when it does, you just need to spray water or add in drops of water to keep the paint in good condition. I also LOVE the brushes this set came with. They're good quality and they've actually become my favourite to use over the brushes I already owned. They hold a good amount of moisture, don't shed, and clean very nicely. And best of all, they're smooth like butter to paint with. I'm currently looking to buy this exact line of brushes in other sizes. The mixing palette is also nice. It's a standard plastic palette- good size, durable, and washes off nicely. The carrying case closes tightly and doesn't allow the paints to dry up easily. 1 CON- the set does not come with a colour guide or swatch sheet. You will need to look up the colour chart for the palette to know the colour names and create a sheet to swatch on. There's no labels on the covers or bottom of the cups to indicate the colour. Not a major con in my opinion, but it was slightly annoying at first trying to learn which colour was which.