Octopus brush Wow going to make one soon. Great idea for grass which is often a pain. Under my weird things to buy at Dollar store! Thanks for your creativity.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I used it to paint bark in a recent tutorial and it came out so well. It is great for grass and long fur too!
@suecook5416
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your tips. I love your cat paintings and that octopus brush was great. Love your bloopers too, very funny.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and thank you for taking the time to comment!
@adelepartington4703
Жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me where you can get the Sherpa Sponge?
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
Jerry's Artarama has them - they are called Pouncers - if you google art sherpa pouncers you may find a cheaper deal!
@edvardaskartanovic3732
3 жыл бұрын
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@pamcadd8658
3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I’ve seen you, Rachel, but wow what a lot of good tips! Love your kitties. I’ll be coming back for more teaching.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a lot more coming : )
@judybreedlove5348
3 жыл бұрын
Love your hacks....great job. I used to subscribe to Art Tutor about 5 years ago....one of the artists made different shaped brushes with masking, like your Octopus Brush, for different marks. You are the only one I've seen do it since then. great idea......love your silly bloopers....especially the kitty walking on water routine....great pantomine (sp).
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Judy : )
@DavZell
3 жыл бұрын
Re: adding paint to your masking fluid, make sure you use a color that lifts well. I accidentally used a very staining color once and it did leave a pastel version of the paint color behind that did not lift.
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, good point!!
@kathilehnhard6762
2 жыл бұрын
I love your teaching style! You are very succinct in explaining your hacks. And your hacks are so helpful. At the end of your tutorial I enjoyed your fun sense of humor.
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@zarrminayvlogs6752
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@SilverSeaOT7
3 жыл бұрын
Your channel came up on my feed. I am now a subscriber! I seriously thought it would be the same “hacks” I had already heard of before. Boy was I wrong. So many creative ideas!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing. I read A LOT of watercolor forums, always looking for new ideas, so most of the things I put in my Hacks videos should be pretty fresh content. That's the idea any way : ) I'm slowly working on my next hack video. I test out each one and make sure they are legit enough to talk about.
@perriswallace7323
Жыл бұрын
LOVE your bloopers!! Cute as can be!!
@KellieChasse
3 жыл бұрын
Wow as an artist and instructor for years, you offered so many fun and interesting tips Rachel
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
It looks like you have a great channel too!
@mariakellner5429
3 жыл бұрын
I also use color shapers they have a silicone tip the masking fluid just peels off,great tips use non staining color to add to masking tfs
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@zoehall136
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your tips !! Anther Sherpa lol loved it zoe
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@JB-ul9vh
2 жыл бұрын
Great TIPS !!!!!! But loved the bloopers.
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@marybirder5663
3 жыл бұрын
Most of these hacks are new to me, so thank you. The "whisk" brush you showed is also called a rake brush and it works great for creating grasses. I bought an inexpensive, synthetic brush and used cuticle scissors to make my own rake brush. Your masking fluid hacks will come in handy, I love using it, but it can be messy. I'm going to subscribe b/c I have a feeling I'm going to learn and have some fun, as well. Too often watercolor is taken so seriously, but we forget to enjoy the process. Sadly, I fall into that category!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I helped you remember to just have fun : ) When I look for those brushes I search for whisp brushes. I searched rake and sure enough the same thing came up!
@dancer4560
2 жыл бұрын
nice video- just starting my art journey again after life got in the way. I will say I wish someone had told me about a ruling pen to apply masking fluid. It is the best thing I have discovered . I love it- easy to use and clean.
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
It's a good little tool to have! Thank you for the visit and comment!
@lanibrockwell9757
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel! I had my amazon app open so I could add items to my cart as you shared them. I can't wait to apply your hacks!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure - let me know how they work for you! I had more but I tested them out and they didn't work as intended lol
@LipsitaArt
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel! Thanks for sharing. these wonderful painting tips. It was really helpful. Let's stay connected #LipsitaArt
@nishankuribengaliarts5627
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mam 😊 ❤️ love for India
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@rmuller366
3 жыл бұрын
Great hacks Rachel! I’m so happy you mentioned the poster tack. I have some mini paintings I don’t want to frame but wanted to add to some blank walls. Perfect solution. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found something useful!
@viviandibrell849
3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Also you can paint masking fluid onto partly wet paper to get a less hard edge. Outtakes 😂!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm really???? I"ve GOT to try that!!!
@AyaSmith
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed all of these!!! 😍
@AyaSmith
3 жыл бұрын
And the bloopers 😂💘
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
@denisevuono3422
Жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! I absolutely love your bloopers. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed my ridiculousness
@kscaligrafia
3 жыл бұрын
great idea with the calligraphy pen and masking fluid..!! Thanks
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@barbiemathis1605
3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving the idea of thin lines and whiskers with Calligraphy nibs!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't I've found lol!
@barbiemathis1605
3 жыл бұрын
Oh well, there's always gouache if the nibs fail you here and there. :)
@sharonsands708
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these helpful ideas.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure and I always learn so much from my viewers too!
@meridadiane
Жыл бұрын
All the hacks were perfect 💯
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@sherlynn7211
3 жыл бұрын
so fun those outtakes,, heehee,, awesome tips! love love LOVE the masking tip for whiskers using a quill pen,, yesss!!! :)
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I know! It's one of my favorite discoveries of 2021!!!
@SusanBurnsridesatrike
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Love these, and you sound like me on those days I just can't talk.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
For me that's every day lol
@lunaazul5244
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 when the brain just doesn’t want to English. Thanks for sharing these hacks 😊
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
That's every day for me lol
@aliciashackley5830
3 жыл бұрын
Lol Rachel. That was just full of great tips. Thx so much lovely girl. 🥰🤣😂
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure to see your comment, I appreciate you!
@marliesmanning8148
3 жыл бұрын
Such great ideas!!! I will definitely make an octopus brush. Thank you for sharing!!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@normajaynepeever8614
4 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed. You're bonkers....in a lovely way though 👍😜🎨 xx
@rachelparkervarner
4 ай бұрын
Haha, thank you 🥰
@MaeBelleArt
3 жыл бұрын
I really love your art! I watch all the way see you till the next .
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rayna 💗💗💗
@sparkleme1237
3 жыл бұрын
I adore you. Thank you for making me feel ok to be ME. I do the same kooky things as what you did at the end of the video. Not to mention that your video as a whole was perfect and helpful... Awesome!!!!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@kimhoffmann8460
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachael! Do you have a hack for painting wavy or curly fur without having to paint each clump? Looking for an easier way to paint say a Welsh Terrier or a Doodle??? Yikes!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, those are such a challenge. I recently did a poodle and did a lot of negative paintings, circles around the curls basically
@zarrminayvlogs6752
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@vikkifossum4959
3 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas & your BLOOPERS♥️
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 💗💗💗
@sherryroberts7716
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rachel! You are cute and goofy, I like it! One question for you, I cannot seem to find the bokeh sponges. I have searched far and wide and only see regular acrylic sponges on wooden rods. They may not be stiff enough to achieve the affects that you get. Can you give me a hint!!?? LOL Thanks!
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
The Art Sherpa has them on jerrysartarama and they are called a pounce set tinyurl.com/yx5xrn7e
@starrv34
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips and I love the bloopers. Thank for the great ideas!
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@traekas7228
3 жыл бұрын
Wait. A Wisp Brush? Isn’t there a different product that’s been used in the Past to extend the drying time of acrylic paint? I cannot recall the name of it, rn. But, this is watercolor you’re using. Duh 😒.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Check out amzn.to/2VcoXyK - slow drying medium for acrylics : )
@barbarastephens2890
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your tutorials! Great personality and very welcoming! Now, if I could just capture your gift and talent!🥴
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it 💗🎨💗
@zhinekelsang6719
3 жыл бұрын
These tips are amazing! Thank you for sharing. It will change the way I paint.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@hannaberglund8228
3 жыл бұрын
Here's my hack tip. Don't get a sore finger from removing maskingfluid. Use an eraser/(rubber) instead.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is such a thing as masking burn. I've had it lol
@moonshineblue3468
7 ай бұрын
Love the bloops. Made me laugh so hard. Video on hacks is very useful!!!👍
@rachelparkervarner
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Colleen1978
2 жыл бұрын
All great hacks but my fav is the one that masks a brush to make a grass painting brush. I have a problem making things too perfect and not random enough. This will be perfect!
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the never ending quest to avoid that stiff look!
@sarahfarokhi
2 жыл бұрын
You are very Amazing 🤩😍🔥❤️i love your personality 😍🔥🔥❤️
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@lynnrussell467
3 жыл бұрын
Great helps! Thank you!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@teresajordao6634
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing yor Hacks and tricks in watercolor! I learn a lot from you.💗😘😘
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@kellyhalligan1328
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You did a great job
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@cookingdownsouthwithcarol8909
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of the great hacks! There are 3 or 4 different micropore 3m tapes. Is it surgical, or medical? Is it paper tape?
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
It's surgical tape but it's not my favorite tape now. Now my favorite is Holbein soft tape off of dickblick.com
@carolynbillington9018
2 жыл бұрын
Love these so much----chin tucks and Ws my top favorite Prayers for my favorite famous PT
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💗
@TheKass40
Жыл бұрын
Rachel where can I find the Art Serpa boheh sponge? They do not advertise it on their website. Argh.
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
There are lots of options of a similar thing on Amazon - amzn.to/43bwQCM and here's another one - if you search for pouncer you'll find yet more options tinyurl.com/5n7hmh7u
@elainebrown8978
3 жыл бұрын
Really fun and useful tips!
@sandralauterbach7581
2 жыл бұрын
Does the masking fluid come off easy from the dip pen? how do you clean the dip pen? It looks like a great idea!
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, once it dries you can just peel it off.
@radiantatriatmadja9888
3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@NicoleRoy-Artist
3 жыл бұрын
Loved all of these, Rachel....thanks Dahlin' XOXO
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure friend!
@jeanpence7950
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to watch your video, but you are acting way too creepy. It gives me the shivers.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Haha turn away, turn away! I will chase you!
@jsholm58
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job! Nice hacks! Love your cat paintings! I see you are new, so I wish you the best of luck!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@ctownsend4600
2 жыл бұрын
Do you remove the masking fluid from the octopus brushes you make after it dries?
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
No once it dries you can't get it back out.
@lindamoffitt1219
3 жыл бұрын
I rub olive oil on the masking fluid stuck on brushes. then dish soap to take off the olive oil. It works.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I will definitely try that!
@s.miller4625
3 жыл бұрын
My first time too but wow. Great tips! Thanks!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
@liaclark2393
3 жыл бұрын
great ideas thank you ,any suggestions on watercolour papers , which is the best ... even so I am a beginner, thanks
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Arches Cold Press 140 lb is what I usually use
@sayshagrifo9427
3 жыл бұрын
Lol American - Poster Tack South African - Prestick
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Haha funny!
@normajeanray
3 жыл бұрын
This doesn't seem like it's for beginners. I have no idea what masking is. 🥺
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I made a video for that - kzitem.info/news/bejne/pIhq3X2biKh6m4o
@billsiviter9272
3 жыл бұрын
Jeyes fluid cleans brushes of anything even dried gloss paint.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of that!
@LeanadeVilliers
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel, first time I found your channel. I absolutely love all your hints and tips = brilliant and thank you so much, it is indeed greatly appreciated. You have most certainly jumped to the top of my watchlist especially when I saw your bloopers. I love the humour you are adding, reminds me of myself in so many ways.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos : )
@noth9617
Жыл бұрын
I love these. I hope you’re still active so I can join your patreon. 😊
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
Yes busier than ever! If you like painting animals in an impressionistic style, you'll enjoy my Patreon. You can see what tutorials I have available at www.rachelsstudio.com/patreonindex to see if my tutorials would be of interest to you.
@LoriF25403
3 жыл бұрын
I just use silicon clay tools for masking
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I don't know what those are.
@JessicaFae422
3 жыл бұрын
These are great for masking fluid, especially the smaller sized ones! I also use them to mix or transfer tube paint around, keeps me from having to rinse away precious pigments! Lol
@debramoss2267
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am so glad to find you, I have never seen so many new hacks, absolutely brilliant. I have done the bokeh for a while, one of my favourite artists does his suns by putting a small coin (5p here) in a tissue and using that, perfect every time! I find the multi pack make-up sponges, especially the sharp wedges are great, too. If you pull a sharp one through a dark, wet sky, when it dries it gives a white background for the perfect rainbow 🌈
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
ooooh I want to try your rainbow trick : )
@debramoss2267
3 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner once I got it I got a little overzealous, lol!
@eileenvalachovic9435
3 жыл бұрын
Love these tips. Thank you.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for leaving a comment.
@eileenvalachovic9435
3 жыл бұрын
Know it helps you with KZitem. Appreciate the time content providers put into their channels. Comments are a way of giving back.
@emmaconnibeer2680
3 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you awesome hacks! 👌 where can I get the little bokeh stamps you use?
@marybirder5663
3 жыл бұрын
Check The Art Sherpa website or her YT channel. I have a set of these round, stamp sponges made by Martha Steward that I found at Michael's a few years back.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you google Art Sherpa bokeh several art sites will come up
@stanrubin9409
3 жыл бұрын
I use Winsor & Newton iridescent medium as a base for glitter/gold powder paint. Once it dries, it is rewet-able just like watercolor paints.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip, thank you!
@dupeit007
2 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you! I'm so so glad that people like you exist!
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@micheleleech8128
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips presented in a nice and fun way.
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you think so! You'd probably enjoy my newest video and my other hacks videos too then : )
@rubyhunternc
2 жыл бұрын
There is never a link to click on for the mineral for the teeth.
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Mineral for the teeth?
@lilislate5765
2 жыл бұрын
I love #12 and 13..and your bloopers.
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed them!
@spiritwithusjulianpalumbo4501
3 жыл бұрын
I loved those bloopers!! You are a little crazy! Thanks for the laughs! This video will be in my art playlist to refer to often.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I have no shame : )
@jsalger7680
2 жыл бұрын
too many ads interrupting your presentation... :(
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
I think you're right. I'm going to take off an ad. KZitem bots put all these ads on my hacks video apparently.
@adelinenicholas922
3 жыл бұрын
I have a cheapo set of Prang watercolor. I've learned that you have to wet it down. Any other hints? You're very smart.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Adeline - I take it from your comment you have never painted watercolor before? You activate them by wetting them with water. More water for lighter colors, less water for darker colors, and the white of your paper for the whites in your painting : ) Is that the information you were looking for? You might enjoy my watercolor basics playlist at kzitem.info/door/PLk8QfRJaMFF2GmPlBBVxrvF6b4FFAqCy4
@adelinenicholas922
3 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner yes. Thanks. I used to use watercolor as a child.
@ACRYLICARTWORKS
3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Love it
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@meeraahuja1594
3 жыл бұрын
Good hacks
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea on octopus brush Thanks!!!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@juliemoore5391
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the tips and personality! Thank you
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting : )
@jimscanoe
3 жыл бұрын
So excellent-thank you.
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
@gosialeska7999
2 жыл бұрын
So cool!! Thank you!!
@karenhoward303
Жыл бұрын
You are a funny lady, so entertaining!
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
🤗
@jancaulfield3549
2 жыл бұрын
Whisp brush called a rake in UK
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Thank you!
@happyfarmer979
Жыл бұрын
Loved the bloopers and the tips ❤
@rachelparkervarner
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@natford8271
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for the bokeh tool?
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
I can't find the Art Sherpa's pouncer set on Amazon, but Martha Stewart has one at amzn.to/2QizKVo
@toninoantxoa
6 ай бұрын
Graciasssssss SS. 😊😊😊😊😊
@rachelparkervarner
6 ай бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@noraeicholtz3697
3 жыл бұрын
love the tips and you are great!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@shawnas464
2 жыл бұрын
I like the long hair short hair 😁
@rachelparkervarner
2 жыл бұрын
: )
@BackroadsArtStudio
3 жыл бұрын
Great hacks!!!
@rachelparkervarner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@valeriemckay7064
3 жыл бұрын
My cat did the same thing exactly!! Thanks for the tips
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