10 Watercolor Hacks and Art Studio Upgrades You NEED in your life + a Bonus Tip

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  • @gr-eg3ld
    @gr-eg3ld 4 дні тому

    Your son is adorable. How awesome that he's growing up watching his mom be an artist.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  4 дні тому

      @@gr-eg3ld thank you so much. I can tell you he's NOT impressed haha

  • @Meticularius
    @Meticularius 3 роки тому +6

    4/13/2021 USA Grandpa Bill: Rachel, one never knows what one will find when clicking on a video. I'm 73 years old and have made you an honorary granddaughter as the result of your forthright joy and presentation of watercolor. (Don't worry; I won't be a nuisance or creep.). These "hacks" you've shared with your joy of discovery are truly useful and I appreciate them. Thank you for being on UA-cam and sharing your love and life. You're about the kindest, most normal person I've found on UA-cam. In my world, the joy of discovery and creation is the reward for my interest and sometimes painstaking drudgery in the 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Your high quality of technical prowess is a fine standard for learning the craft, the art.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +2

      Wow, this is the best comment I've gotten in a long time. Thank you so much and it really does mean a lot to me. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!

    • @billiejackson
      @billiejackson Рік тому

      How sweet!

  • @carolnelson9700
    @carolnelson9700 Рік тому +2

    I love your sense of humor, you are fun and thanks for sharing your talent. Carol

  • @windylibby3515
    @windylibby3515 Рік тому

    I absolutely love your quirky little tidbits!! Thank you for not editing them out!!! 🥰

  • @pragya1833
    @pragya1833 3 роки тому +57

    It's really sweet of you to give credit for every tip.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +2

      I try to keep track of where I get info : )

    • @velvetbees
      @velvetbees 3 роки тому

      @@rachelparkervarner I have a spray bottle I bought about 15 years ago from Stampendous. It is a spray splatter applicator. Stampendous is still in business. I have never used it for artwork. But you might look into their products. They still make spray splatter applicator bottles. You can find them on Amazon. Hope that helps you. Update: Jerry's Artarama website has a Holbein spray bottle for watercolors. It may not be the dot bottle, but you can see if it is.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      @@velvetbees oh cool! They still have it! I also found out that Tom Lynch now sells the bottles on his website so I just bought a bunch of those and will be doing a full feature on them in my next hack video : )

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      @@velvetbees I just ordered some Holbein bottles so we'll see! I got my Tom Lynch bottles and they work well, but my old Holbein sprayers are SO perfect.

    • @melvinrowan9892
      @melvinrowan9892 3 роки тому

      you probably dont give a shit but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..?
      I was stupid lost my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!

  • @theresaavery4670
    @theresaavery4670 Рік тому

    Lamp black, never heard of the fuzzy factor. Thanks for these! I just love you!

  • @dmcdaniel2009
    @dmcdaniel2009 2 роки тому +1

    AWESOME HACKS !!! THANK YOU RACHEL !!!

  • @MiniMu-2008
    @MiniMu-2008 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy your videos. I have to pause them because I take notes on your content. I’ve learned so much from you.

  • @bernadetteharvey3479
    @bernadetteharvey3479 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love all of these great hacks! Especially love your humor and Kitty Sadie!

  • @michelleashley8839
    @michelleashley8839 3 роки тому +3

    Oh my gosh!! Stumbled onto this video...you are ADORABLE Rachel and very helpful hints!!

  • @marnamorgan6501
    @marnamorgan6501 Рік тому

    Well, Aren’t you delightful and goofy 😁 and helpful and fun! Thanks Rachel!

  • @jspohl
    @jspohl Рік тому +1

    Thank you Sadie! 🐣✨

  • @aeli999
    @aeli999 3 роки тому

    Your sweet fur baby is so beautiful. She deserves to have lots of portraits done.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      I've probably painted her over 20 times! Because she insists ; )

    • @aeli999
      @aeli999 3 роки тому

      @@rachelparkervarner She is the purrfect model. :)

  • @carolbell8888
    @carolbell8888 3 роки тому +6

    Why would someone not like this!! Ughh!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video and share this information.

  • @liviariviello9474
    @liviariviello9474 Рік тому

    Bella, simpatica e bravissima!! Grazie per tutti questi indispensabili consigli!! Sei speciale!!

  • @bessiesegal5885
    @bessiesegal5885 3 роки тому

    A very valuable video, thanks, Rachel. You are hilarious...but NOT in an annoying way - phew!!

  • @amandapirot1022
    @amandapirot1022 2 роки тому

    Excellent. Love the olive oil cleaning hack and lamp black paint.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  2 роки тому

      I'm in love with lamp black! Thanks for stopping by my channel Amanda! Be sure to check out my other hack videos.

  • @sharonla8071
    @sharonla8071 3 роки тому +6

    Re Gel Pro - It is great to see you supporting this Texas company.
    They have donated gel mats for Covid testing sites so workers do not have to stand on concrete all day. As someone with experience standing on concrete for many hours, I can assure you this is very hard on your back so a Gel Pro mat would be a godsend. They also produced face shields which they sold for less than cost and only to people who really needed them (i.e. not those wanting to profit from buying them).
    I live in Canada but after I heard about their donations, I bought a mat to support them and I absolutely love it.
    I also really enjoyed this tutorial. I'll try your Patreon next month.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +2

      Oh I didn't know! That's really interesting. They sound like really great people. Their mats are wonderful.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      They have a great little youtube channel by the way

  • @rebeccashaw957
    @rebeccashaw957 2 роки тому

    Just so fabulous, I can't even tell you how great you are.

  • @donnamanion9334
    @donnamanion9334 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Rachel, for delivering so much interesting and instructive watercolor information in such a joyful and excited-about-learning way!

  • @teresajordao6634
    @teresajordao6634 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this Hacks and for the advice and tricks you use in watercolor!🖌💗

  • @maryph100
    @maryph100 Рік тому

    You’re so entertaining and I’ve learned so much thank you . I’m just beginning with watercolors

  • @StorytellingHeadshots
    @StorytellingHeadshots 2 роки тому

    I love your spunky enthusiastic attitude and your generous spirit and, as always, your very lovely work!
    ❤️💯

  • @VixSy333
    @VixSy333 Рік тому

    Awesome!!! Your channel is so fresh, and I love your energy. You feel familiar to me, I resonate. Thank you for your tips and tricks, I will be binge watching you starting now. Paint on!!!❤

  • @alicejanetstarkey661
    @alicejanetstarkey661 2 роки тому

    You are entertaining to say the least This is my first encounter with one of your videos. I found it was jammed packed with fantastic tips....my head is spinning.....I loved every minute, and gad I took notes! Thank you ...thank you.....thank you!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  2 роки тому

      My pleasure! I try to be a little ridiculous for the sake of everyone's entertainment - we need the levity these days!!!

  • @marciayoung8208
    @marciayoung8208 3 роки тому

    I love your hacks and bloopers! Awesome!

  • @inekev.d.heijden3393
    @inekev.d.heijden3393 3 роки тому +9

    Rachel, I subscribed to Your channel immediately
    . You’re such a lovely young woman to watch and al the tips you give are really priceless thank you for brightening up my day ❤️

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you're enjoying everything. I'm feverishly working on Hacks III

  • @pw4075
    @pw4075 3 роки тому +21

    I use Brusho and have found that a push pin inserted in the middle lid gives me more control when I sprinkle it on a piece and then I just pop the pin back into the lid to store it. Love these hacks especially the olive oil hack!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +1

      Great idea re the push pin - thank you for commenting!

    • @anni50ful
      @anni50ful 2 роки тому +1

      I found coloured pins in the top corresponding with the brusho colour really helps, the olive oil hack is genius, thank you ☺ 🇬🇧

    • @suemagee3940
      @suemagee3940 Рік тому

      Yes, works great, I love brush o!

  • @julieroberts342
    @julieroberts342 3 роки тому +1

    I love your hacks! Looking at your reference links now.

  • @tracyvandish2759
    @tracyvandish2759 2 роки тому

    I’m so happy to have just discovered you!!! Can’t wait to try your techniques!!!

  • @colleenmcchesney1482
    @colleenmcchesney1482 2 роки тому

    Wow that’s some great new hacks! I am going to have to give some of them a try. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @janacvk1112
    @janacvk1112 3 роки тому

    This is my first time watching...you are delightful! And the hacks are very interesting!

  • @lesliejones4514
    @lesliejones4514 3 роки тому +1

    So many great hacks!! Love the bloopers. You're adorable Rachel. Keep it up!

  • @genevieve_martinez
    @genevieve_martinez Рік тому

    Love all of this, thank you so much for providing such valuable content!

  • @99shoebox
    @99shoebox 2 роки тому

    loving your tutorials. LOVE your little cute cat! also, you’re really funny! 😆. 👍

  • @suzisale
    @suzisale 3 роки тому +2

    Rachel one of your paintings behind you is of the house I grew up in

  • @inesucrvenom
    @inesucrvenom 9 місяців тому

    In last several weeks I've watched bunch of 'hack' or 'tricks' or 'tips' videos, but none of them showed such plethora of ideas in one place. At least 5 I haven't seen before. And many videos are much younger than yours. So yeah, I hope YT algorithm will push this one further up, it's to worthy!

  • @barbaramilbradt2188
    @barbaramilbradt2188 3 роки тому

    Love this video. And your adorable son!!!

  • @kerstinreinhardt7395
    @kerstinreinhardt7395 3 роки тому

    I love the Trick with the spoon!!!!!Saved my latest spoiled painting...and will try the black Lamp ..love to paint animals..Thank you!!!

  • @crystalheart9
    @crystalheart9 3 роки тому +3

    Great ideas here thanks so much! I've been looking for a better storage for my paints which I have in a plastic shoe box now. The makeup storage bin is one I haven't looked at and will have to check it out. Loved your little one and of course beautiful Sadie the perfect cat painting model.

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I've really enjoyed my Sorbus. It's the perfect size for my desk too.

  • @ewaslatter4751
    @ewaslatter4751 3 роки тому +1

    Love your tips but most of all love your bloopers. Always watch it till the end, keep blooping

  • @anitacobb9698
    @anitacobb9698 2 роки тому

    I've seen your stuff on Pinetrest and FELL IN LOVE WITH THE BIG FLUFFIES!!! Thank you for these hacks! Going to have to give that Brusho a try too! Thanks for the videos! I am going to sign off now and go binge on your stuff!

  • @irinalebedeva2337
    @irinalebedeva2337 2 роки тому +1

    It was great watching your studio and lessons. Love it!

  • @aartadventure
    @aartadventure 3 роки тому +14

    Some of the best watercolour hacks I've stumbled upon. Great video. Thank you!

  • @katiekarakondis3348
    @katiekarakondis3348 3 роки тому

    VERY NICE VIDEO, ESPECIALLY THE LAST SHOT WITH YOUR CAT.

  • @suntan8573
    @suntan8573 3 роки тому

    Movie makers need you and your creativity.

  • @mariannebrearleylove3936
    @mariannebrearleylove3936 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulously natural love your sharing of techniques merci merci x

  • @lyndajoyce6243
    @lyndajoyce6243 Рік тому

    You are wonder! Love your channel so much!

  • @robbielu22
    @robbielu22 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for these tips there some I had not heard of.

  • @aprilbrown8081
    @aprilbrown8081 3 роки тому

    Great minds. About 6 months ago a bought a few makeup organizers just like that to store art supplies.

  • @pyewhackett1598
    @pyewhackett1598 2 роки тому

    Lamp black and Brusho, are what I learned today, thank you Rachel. PS your son is super adorable, loved seeing your tutorials showing portraits of him on your video library

  • @alicecilepin9370
    @alicecilepin9370 2 роки тому

    Haha funny and some great tips I going to try the lamp black technic for sure….. Thanks 👍

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  2 роки тому +1

      It's so fun to play with and be sure to check out my chick video that explores this paint more in depth. ua-cam.com/video/GEptIAqfuUQ/v-deo.html

  • @elvishmyst
    @elvishmyst 3 роки тому

    I wish I could paint those horses so beautiful

  • @donnabentley9723
    @donnabentley9723 3 роки тому

    You are a riot. I just found your channel and you are fantastic. Love the hacks

  • @aliciashackley5830
    @aliciashackley5830 3 роки тому +12

    Rachel I’ve told you before that you are the loveliest young woman. And I’m sticking to it. 🥰I do enjoy you and appreciate all your great tips. As always thx very much for sharing you wonderful talent and watercolor knowledge. 🥰💕🐶💕😷🥰

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +1

      Its truly a pleasure and I learn so much from my subscribers too!

  • @jojoquinn2
    @jojoquinn2 3 роки тому

    Love it! Thanks for the humor at the end, you're my kind of person!

  • @brandytaylor1986.
    @brandytaylor1986. 3 роки тому +1

    Such a pretty kittty a floofy black kitty cute 🥰

  • @barbhayes5613
    @barbhayes5613 3 роки тому +13

    Just put Daniel Smith Lamp Black in my online shopping cart. I've tried to get that furry effect - had no idea I just needed a different paint. Cheers!

    • @boubella11
      @boubella11 3 роки тому +2

      Me,too! And some brusho!

  • @shaustin22
    @shaustin22 3 роки тому +1

    Gotta get some DS lamp black for this technique. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kellysartthrob
    @kellysartthrob 3 роки тому +1

    These are not the same old same old hacks! Thank you so much for sharing these.❤️

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +1

      I try to show unique things : )

    • @kellysartthrob
      @kellysartthrob 3 роки тому

      @@rachelparkervarner good! I just subscribed and I'm checking out your content. I'm stuck on a plateau on my watercolor, so I am very happy I found your channel. 🙂

  • @tombaker7770
    @tombaker7770 3 роки тому

    Learned some new tricks, esp about sharpened brush

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      I since heard from Paul Clark students and they said to keep the tip a little dull, not super sharp : )

  • @amyvance639
    @amyvance639 3 роки тому

    First time I watched you. You had amazing content.

  • @tinsandwichwithhobomunchie648
    @tinsandwichwithhobomunchie648 2 роки тому

    So is Sadies fur lamp black great video thanks

  • @margueritetaitano2870
    @margueritetaitano2870 3 роки тому

    Love your work and personality

  • @76monikaW
    @76monikaW 2 роки тому +1

    This was so good!!

  • @PureXLR8tion
    @PureXLR8tion 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for all your great hacks especially the one about Daniel Smith Lamp Black!

  • @eaparker2001
    @eaparker2001 3 роки тому

    OMG I love the end. I was rolling.

  • @kellylaher7512
    @kellylaher7512 3 роки тому

    Commenting to lift you up! Your hacks were super original! Loved all of them!

  • @artport7
    @artport7 2 роки тому

    I found your channel and I love your cute personality as well as your awesome, helpful hacks and techniques.... I went to art school back in the 90s and really enjoyed watercolor but have not done any in years.. Thought I would get back into it and see what's new... Thank you for your awesome channel!!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comments. I would have loved to go to art school : )

  • @eddiegonzalez2214
    @eddiegonzalez2214 3 роки тому

    thanks for tips ... ill watch more of your videos

  • @helsconceit
    @helsconceit Рік тому

    Lovely video, thanks sweet human!

  • @trish1anne
    @trish1anne 3 роки тому +1

    I love your personality and your tips.

  • @KellieChasse
    @KellieChasse 3 роки тому

    Your little chicken is adorable Rachel!!!!

  • @minouchette7
    @minouchette7 3 роки тому +2

    Hello thank you for those interesting tips, i laugh so hard on the end, super cute kitty.
    Have a nice day, greetings from Belgium

  • @corasantos4872
    @corasantos4872 3 роки тому

    Love your class on the 10 hacks. Also enjoyed the beautiful cat.

  • @kaitlynjacobs2340
    @kaitlynjacobs2340 3 роки тому +1

    These are such wonderful ideas! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @rosemarycarley2948
    @rosemarycarley2948 3 роки тому

    I am just detting started in watercolours so thankyou

  • @maureenfowler7976
    @maureenfowler7976 3 роки тому +4

    Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thanks.

  • @lorraineswack6256
    @lorraineswack6256 Рік тому

    Loved the hacks!! Thanks so much!!!❤

  • @suzanneboily5224
    @suzanneboily5224 3 роки тому

    So so much fun to watch! Thanks for sharing! 🥂🧡

  • @rosailiaa
    @rosailiaa 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Thanks for this video! These are helpful tips. :)

  • @watercolorwithbodorka3464
    @watercolorwithbodorka3464 3 роки тому +3

    You are sooo nice to me! Thanks so much.

  • @jessicaosfamily
    @jessicaosfamily Рік тому

    You crack me up. Love your bloopers. 😂

  • @jotelle8819
    @jotelle8819 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing these! I'd not known any of the hacks, will defintely try some in the future :)

  • @Julie-vy3oz
    @Julie-vy3oz 3 роки тому +2

    You are so fun and these were great tips! Thank you for sharing!

  • @MirandaWatsonArt
    @MirandaWatsonArt 3 роки тому +7

    Great tips - especially the olive oil one.

  • @carlos_cub
    @carlos_cub 3 роки тому

    great tips! I really like the bloopers

  • @NicoleRoy-Artist
    @NicoleRoy-Artist 3 роки тому

    I loved it Rachel!!!!....I always watch to the very end, and a lot of times I let the ads go while I tend to something else!!! ...Love ya! XOXO

  • @alicepretty7785
    @alicepretty7785 3 роки тому

    Black! - gaaaaa! Chucked all my blacks in the bin(!) xx

  • @Feewonderful
    @Feewonderful 3 роки тому

    Love ye! Crazy girl... thanks for all your tips, btw love Bodorka!

  • @dorothyeileen
    @dorothyeileen 3 роки тому +2

    Your bloopers are the best!

  • @donnadees7031
    @donnadees7031 3 роки тому

    really great hacks to a stunted artist. thanks

  • @gosiaplummer4794
    @gosiaplummer4794 3 роки тому +1

    Omg! I was mentioned!!!!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      Heehee yes I appreciated your suggestion! Sorry I didn't know how to say your first name.

  • @r.r.5215
    @r.r.5215 3 роки тому

    I really love your videos, your beautiful child and your cat!! Thank you so much!!

  • @CJoyArt
    @CJoyArt 2 роки тому

    I love your channel so much and you are so much fun to watch. I love the bloopers. I hear music like that sometimes too. And OMG, the Lamp Black. How could I use it to paint my daughters gray cat (w/watered down lamp black) and still get the fuzzies. (Just the opposite of your application here.) I love your cute little chick. That really is magic and I already have it in my paint collection! It's the only black I own, but I've never used it. :) Thanks again for your lovely content!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for all your kind comments. I'm sorry it took this long to get back to you but I do hope to hear more from you soon! And I think Lamp Black would be really fun to use to paint a grey cat!

  • @lync3522
    @lync3522 3 роки тому

    Cool squeegee-waterfall!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому

      Oooooh yes! I WISH UA-cam had a place you could post response pictures because I'd love to see if you did a squeegee waterfall!

  • @michelejohnson7040
    @michelejohnson7040 3 роки тому

    Just ordered that Daniel Smith lamp black!

    • @rachelparkervarner
      @rachelparkervarner  3 роки тому +1

      You'll have to let me know what you think of it Michele!

  • @melissamacmichael4402
    @melissamacmichael4402 3 роки тому

    Really great info and love your style!

  • @lynnbieniek219
    @lynnbieniek219 3 роки тому

    Love ask of your hacks! You are so fun to watch, thank you for sharing.

  • @maeveb9316
    @maeveb9316 3 роки тому

    Such great hacks. Thank you!