I used drafting eraser dust in my high school drafting classes 30+ years ago. Worked great. I too have a dry cleaning pad. I got that tip from a Rick Surowicz class. I love it!
@Moonchaser712 жыл бұрын
I love learning from you!!! Thank you... and for including who you may have learned it from. I've never heard of the people you watch so I wouldn't get the info any other way. I also love that you include your cat. I have 3 that love to climb all over me and my artwork 🤣🥰
@aliciashackley58302 жыл бұрын
Great tips Rachel. Thx very much. 🥰
@electrichen62432 жыл бұрын
You can scribble with a water soluble pencil and you can shave your pencils onto wet areas or spritz after
@carolratcliff2 жыл бұрын
Wow you really hit a home run on this with the changes! So much that I may join your Patreon. I just compared both horses and had to study it for a bit! Well done. ❤️
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carol, and I'd love to have you come join the fun!
@barbaramilbradt21882 жыл бұрын
So you admire her whiskers. ? Lol!! That was hilarious! And you sounded so serious!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@polgara282 жыл бұрын
Great tips, Rachel! I love how you loosened up the horse painting, especially! I've done some extensive testing on masking fluid lately. I use pebeo drawing gum, and pour some into lidded 2 oz cups to water it down. Also, I've added some marbles into the bottle to bring the level of fluid up, so that it doesn't go bad as quickly. (Air is the enemy of the fluid). Once a day, I turn it over onto it's top or bottom, so that I never have to shake it. The finest lines I've ever gotten were with a glass dip pen and watered fluid, but it takes practice to get it right. I also used one of those fineline bottles without watering the fluid and it works great, except on occasion you get an air bubble. Did you know that you can use masking fluid on damp paper to keep from getting a hard edge? It works, but I'd experiment with it before trying it on an important painting. Good paper is key there. For some reason I never could get the hang of the ruling pen, but I'm determined to get it right. Thanks again for sharing your great tips and helping us all improve. Love from Kansas! ❤️
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Those are all great ideas and I appreciate your sharing them!
@glowycloey2 жыл бұрын
Woah, ty for the tips!
@carolratcliff2 жыл бұрын
What??? Masking on wet paper? I will have to try this. Great tip. Thanks #christieraley.
@carollundstrom65192 жыл бұрын
Great tips Rachel.
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@teresajordao66342 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thanks😍😘😘
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@philipsummers142 жыл бұрын
Great tip Rachel 😍👍
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💗
@ArtistInNewHampshire2 жыл бұрын
Word of caution about dipping the ruling pen directly into the jar, particularly a small cylindrical plastic jar. I accidentally touched the ruling pen edge on the edge of the lip of the jar, and it and the slightly dried fluid on them both, grabbed each other, and I managed to pull the jar over and it dumped 3/4 of the jar contents over my sketch. What a pricey, crazy mess! After that mishap, I placed a museum wax type adhesive on the bottom of the miskit jar, and pressed it firmly into the bottom of a very small glass canning jar. That way, it stays put!
@kle17012 жыл бұрын
Loved these tips! Thank you!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@terrikarman68782 жыл бұрын
Such cool and helpful hints!! Thank you!!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@pafeso16592 жыл бұрын
Just to say that ink nibs can also be used to lay down masking fluid. Either for finer lines, or for a more accessible alternative.
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
It's so weird but the first time I tried this it worked great, then I could never get it to work again. Maybe I needed to water down my masking.
@scribbleswh20182 жыл бұрын
Thank you, love your work 🤩
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@barbiemathis16052 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 💗
@Stacey3Pets2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel! I always admire your art and I’ve learned so much from you!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
It's always a pleasure 💗🎨💗
@cherylbrewer12182 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel. Great video & tips. Love your work 😊
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@fuzzydragons2 жыл бұрын
very handy tips to share 😀
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@barbaramilbradt21882 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! Thanks again! Debra Lynn is one of my favs for floral tutorials.
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
I agree, her flower paintings are amazing!
@jjholland81772 жыл бұрын
Great, helpful, fun, and quick videos! Thank you!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I try to make these videos!
@suel42692 жыл бұрын
Be careful spraying with cobalts and cadmiums. You gave me an idea for my Daniel Smith watercolor sticks!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes those sticks make great textures!
@creativecolours20222 жыл бұрын
The best way to retain your masking fluid in liquid form is to add ....ammonia. After each use you add a bit of ammonia in the bottle and stir it. Don't shake it because it creates bubbles of air that dry it. Just stir it close it tight and keep it in a dark and cool place.
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
That makes sense! Thank you so much for that tip!
@juliekraut72182 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your demo. I was told to never shake your masking fluid as it makes bubbles and also can turn the fluid into a ball. You were asking about making thin lines. I just bought a detailing fine line fluid writer paint applicator pen , on Amazon. It has a well for fluid and a fine tip like pen. It works great for masking fluid or thin paint.
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that tip. I just bought one and will try it soon!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Follow up - I bought this thanks to you and am adding it to my video line up. Thank you SO MUCH for this tip. Let me know if you have a social media account you would like me to share!
@tiffertoes862 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel! I love tips as a damage beginner :) I personally use a kneaded eraser on my line drawings and just roll it, do you think after using it that the dry cleaning pad is better to be worth the mess? Also I was wondering, does the masking dry slower with the water added?
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
I think a kneaded eraser is probably just as good really
@monicawilcock20682 жыл бұрын
You can use breadcrumbs! See Michael Solovyev xx
@Raferrade2 жыл бұрын
Noooooooo the horse painting oh my gosh no
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
lol I take it you like more representational styles
@Raferrade2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner I do 😭😭 lol I’m sorry I still love your work!!