Hey girl!! I love your art!! I’ve started out with oil, then acrylic, then soft pastel. I’ve painted for over 30 yrs. Now my health isn’t the greatest and I paint watercolor in my recliner!! Thank you for taking the time to share! Your the greatest! You could be a fast friend. Blessings, and know you have blessed me! Cheral
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@violinamore19273 жыл бұрын
A quite similar effect as with the brusho you can have with the residue of a sharpened watercolor pencil. Also nice and fun to see.
@victoriousvalentine97793 жыл бұрын
@ViolinAmore - exactly. Inktense pencils and crayons produce an even more intense result - close to the intensity of Brushos.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try that for another hack video, thank you!
@annewatman6773 жыл бұрын
I have some pastel sticks an artist friend gave to me as a gift. They work with water, and I’m now wondering what effects I might be able to get with them.
@Ceares2 жыл бұрын
oh nice tip! I have a ton of watercolor pencils. Can't wait to try this.
@BB-nz5sk3 жыл бұрын
You have such a great personality. You seem so down to earth. I am sure a lot of your followers feel like they have a friend teaching them watercolor! Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
That is so kind - thank you!
@thedisconnectedwife41653 жыл бұрын
You may already know this one, but I watch another artist on KZfaq Karen Rice, takes an emery board to the tip of a water color pencil. Kind of the same thing as brusho, but doesn't go quite as crazy.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am so trying this!
@elainek12343 жыл бұрын
I love this sunflower you did! Thank you for teaching us these tips and tricks.💖
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure : )
@barbaramilbradt21883 жыл бұрын
Lol, a little kitty poo never killed anybody.
@debralynrosenbachart2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! You’re awesome, so real and hilarious…my kind of artist!!
@LINCONANT-so5uk Жыл бұрын
so fun to see all the little tips done in shorts because it is easy to take notes of try it right now. THANKS
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@annettefournier96553 жыл бұрын
I've been having trouble with Arches and changed two years ago because of sizing issues. I mentioned this to a few people and they said yeah me too! Changed and am much happier.
@DavZell3 жыл бұрын
What did you change to?
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
For this video I tried Fabriano Artistico and really liked it.
@rowenawhiteford19283 жыл бұрын
Also have noticed a change in Arches. Bought some sheets of rough pressed...felt it was going to damage my brush...and the paint didn' t look nice on it. Have changed to Saunders Waterford and Fabriano Artístico
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
@@rowenawhiteford1928 I am really enjoying Fabriano Artistico and just ordered several big sheets
@jennw68093 жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying Winsor and Newton, it doesn't buckle like Arches and Fabriano both do for me. The other night I tried to stretch a piece of Fabriano and it didn't work... tried again and it didn't work again!!! It just dried buckled anyway.
@aprilbrown80813 жыл бұрын
Now I have a use for all the brusho powders I impulsively bought!
@ladennastanley62594 ай бұрын
Thanks for great ideas, lovely!❤
@rachelparkervarner4 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@susanshirley78462 жыл бұрын
This is the prettiest sunflower I've seen as a painting! Beautiful!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@SteviePaints Жыл бұрын
Nice video! Thank you, Rachel.
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@lauraholland531511 ай бұрын
Gorgeous
@rachelparkervarner11 ай бұрын
Thank you Laura!
@lovdolls Жыл бұрын
You are a lot of fun and very relaxed in presentation and painting. I'm just a senior beginner and have today been looking at sunflower tutorials to see if I could manage one. Thank you.
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
Just have fun with it and try many times!
@teresajordao66342 жыл бұрын
This was so very interesting! Thanks for this excellent video!
@LindaSmithLatimer Жыл бұрын
One of my most favorite paintings and the bloopers are so funny. ❤️
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Coming from you, who does amazing flowers, that's such a compliment!
@aliciashackley58303 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Oh Rachel, you are adorable!And lovely for sharing your knowledge of watercolor. Thx very much. 🥰 hahaha
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Have a good weekend Alicia and thank you for taking the time to comment!
@verwilliams12 жыл бұрын
Michelle is such a good teacher
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
She is!
@rosemarycarley29483 жыл бұрын
thanks forthe instruction
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@lynneamattson60433 жыл бұрын
If you take a push pin and push it into the cap you can shake out the brusho
@judybreedlove53483 жыл бұрын
Well, I just had the most fun playing with paint. I even put in a stalk and leaves....not too sure if they are anatomically correct; but, I had fun. My QOR set is very small and does not have Cadmium Yellow, so I just used Daniel Smith. My Brusho set had Dark Brown and it came out looking pretty good. I poke a hole in the top of the Brusho can and just shake gently instead of using a dry brush. I know I'll still find little tiny Brusho crumbs. I'll have to use a vacuum to find them...LOL. As soon as this is dry enough, I'll post it.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see!
@robinmoulyn33273 жыл бұрын
I LOVE QOR!!!! so great
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
It really does explode on the paper!
@chantalrochon3566 Жыл бұрын
Great exercise! Always love to watch your videos.
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Lyddiebits2 жыл бұрын
Your ah-ha moment!! My husband says, his dad would tell him, "know when to step away son" and really, this applies to a lot of things in life! From texturing walls, to relationships, to our pottery, and certainly, H20 color!! My sister taught me to paint a sunset/mountain/bird H20 painting. That was 2 weeks ago. Last week, I painted 4 things...and only one was the one she taught me. I'm really enjoying H20 colors and I liked your entertaining and educational video! New Sub💜
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing a little about your exciting new journey - it's a fun one (and sometimes frustrating) I hope to hear from you again! It's so true you have to know when to step away, or just plain start over!
@sarah42643 жыл бұрын
This is the first video Ive seen of yours and I'm hooked. I too love Fabriano paper. I bought a 10. full sized sheet pack at an estate sale for $10. I also find Shayda's "perfectly imperfect" works for me.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Oooooh lucky find re the paper!!
@annewatman6773 жыл бұрын
I started watching you because I enjoyed your “hacks,” AND I thought you were funny (I still do)! But, you’re also a talented artist and good instructor. I got started (again) with watercolors this winter and early spring because I keep telling myself I’m going to “master” it. I’m actually not too bad, but I certainly have a lot to learn. I’ve mentioned before that my husband and I have horses (I had an appaloosa when I was growing up-sweet horse). Summer is busy, so a lot ends up not happening artistically, but I’m so glad I’ve found you. I’ll keep watching and painting as I get time, and this winter I’ll be back into it! Thanks for making watercolor fun!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I love hearing this - and welcome to my channel : ) I used to own horses, and each one had appaloosa markings. I just did two paintings with my online students of appaloosas in fact - one was a foal and just ADORABLE. You can see a picture at www.rachelsstudio.com/patreonindex - that is a page that shows all the tutorials I've done, and if you scroll towards the bottom, you'll see the appy. They are fun but stubborn horses : ) I miss having them in my life!
@EnjoyDrawingwithMary3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us 👏🤗🌸🖌️🎨 I agree for not overworking the painting but that needs practice 😄 have a great weekend! Marija 💗🤗
@EnjoyDrawingwithMary3 жыл бұрын
Oh, and I love your bloopers!! 😂😂
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I hope you had a good weekend too!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@suzy73013 жыл бұрын
So that's what happened to Arches!! I was wondering!
@reniacreates3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful painting very big like. Done new friend here and stay connected and have a wonderful day 💖💓❤️😊👍
@WardStroud3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout out! Go Rachel:)
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being awesome! Make more videos!
@karenjames50633 жыл бұрын
Brusho is so much fun to use. Great tips.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can't wait to play with it more
@weebobart3 жыл бұрын
Great work and great tricks. Maybe get into water colours at some point. Sunflower looks great! Have a great weekend.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Enjoy your weekend Bob : )
@LauraS133 жыл бұрын
So cute ..thank you
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@DimpyKansal3 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thanks for sharing.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@kathytincler24463 жыл бұрын
This says it's for beginners but sadly not me....a real beginner. Today I'm going to take brush in hand and try my 1st cloud. I do not know what you meant by many things you mentioned. Maybe if ever I should reach an advanced stage (we'll see about that!) I will come back here knowing a little more and it will be helpful. Tfs :)
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Aw, I would love hear more from you! What kinds of videos would you like? I WANT to make beginner friendly videos! I made a watercolor basics playlist at kzfaq.info/sun/PLk8QfRJaMFF2GmPlBBVxrvF6b4FFAqCy4
@kathytincler24463 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner Thanks you. I will check out your watercolor basics playlist :)
@carollangman11633 жыл бұрын
Just found you and subscribed. ..i love Shada too 🌻from England
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Greetings to you in England : )
@JeanneK9303 жыл бұрын
Thanks for great tips!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@barbaramilbradt21883 жыл бұрын
That really was awesome!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a fun painting to do
@kathryncurry26623 жыл бұрын
Omg, I’m so excited because I just ordered my first set of Brusho because of Ward Stroud! Now it just needs to arrive! 😂 Thanks for these tips and love the bloopers! 💩
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Did you see his dragonfly?!
@kathryncurry26623 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner Yes, I’ve seen them all, I cannot wait to try the sea turtle! That’s my favorite.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Be sure to tell him you discovered him from my video!
@kathryncurry26623 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner unfortunately, I’ve already been following him and on his FB page too.
@pippyshortstocking97393 жыл бұрын
Regarding the dot bottles, Tom Lynch sells them.
@annaisabeljordan12943 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@annaisabeljordan12943 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@britbrat45592 жыл бұрын
Tim holtz also sells a water bottle that performs the dot technique. You can fill it with any color so i think its more versatile in my opinion. Also do you have anymore of that flawed arches paper because i think it will be super helpful to show us what to look out for when you have sizing issues ?? Thank you!!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
I made a video about bad sizing at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7KbocaosJ3NpJ8.html
@barbiemathis16053 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this!!!
@barbiemathis16053 жыл бұрын
I like Fabriano best, too.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you friend!
@lauraholland531511 ай бұрын
Ore paintings using Brusho please
@rachelparkervarner11 ай бұрын
You're right, I need to play with it more!
@shoshirlb11653 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! :)
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shoshi : )
@EmergeVS3 жыл бұрын
Your personality is sooo mee
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
You must be a wonderful person ; )
@michelejackson48733 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Any chance you could add a link in your supplies list to the spray bottle(s)?
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I'm out of town but I will soon. Or Google tomlynch.com and he has links to his and "Artist and teacher of watercolor" everettswatercolors.com are two
@caroltribou34083 жыл бұрын
Regarding your AHA moment, how do you build form when you get in and out after one brushstroke? Or won't it look flat without layering? Thanks! Love your tips!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
It is ok to layer glazes over previous dried layers. It's just you don't want to dab dab dab one stroke or area to death.
@NicoleRoy-Artist2 жыл бұрын
I loved this so much , my sweet friend!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Aw, I do wish we could get together over a glass of wine! Thank you for watching my ads. You MUST really love me! 💗
@NicoleRoy-Artist2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!...I wish.... I managed to watch 2 of your awesome videos today...hopefully I will put a few on over the weekend as I work on a commisson portrait....and yes...YES...I do love you, my beautiful talented friend!!! XOXO
@cherylladd242 жыл бұрын
Hi Rachel, i love your content! Have you ever tried Preval bottles? They are well known for spattering. They are meant to atomize but get clogged then they are perfect for spattering.
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Oooooh ANOTHER thing I MUST try. Talk to you later, I'm off to google Preval bottles, thank you SO MUCH for the tip!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, just bought one, thanks again!!!
@cherylladd242 жыл бұрын
No worries! I’m a scenic artist by trade but new to watercolour, i took a class at OCAD. I watched Carol Carter’s puppy project webinar. We have a black cat too, he’s short hair but I’m looking forward to painting him. Thanks for all your videos, I’m learning a lot from them.
@KathyBath3 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I love the watercolor spray bottles. How do you get the watercolor into the bottles at the right thickness? Or is it ink or something else?
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
It's watercolor paint. I put about an inch long squeeze in about an inch high of water or so.
@jenneke97633 жыл бұрын
Fun!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I'm procrastinating finishing the stem - I don't want to mess it up lol
@morgenmachen24003 жыл бұрын
Hi! A few things ; ( this is kind of a long one, I'm sorry!) so I checked the comments, description box and Shaydas videos but I can't find the upload referenced. Is there anyone who wouldn't mind linking me? Absolutely adore this sunflower and the berries demo done with the clean water highlights. Each is so gorgeous 💜 I do force an occasional back run- what would be the difference between an intentional back run and this technique? Thanks in advance, everyone.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Of course! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcCjrMiUlZyYk5c.html @ShaydaCampbell
@BB-nz5sk3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if we could make a Brusho type product with mica powder mixed with powdered gum arabic. I may have to give it a try. By the way....thank you for the 411 on Arches being bought out. Sad that quality ALWAYS seems to decline when a company is bought out by a larger company. I am glad I heard this from you before I invested in more Arches. I have been buying pads every so often - but waiting to use them until I feel like my abilities are worthy of Arches. I will stop buying Arches! #savingmoney
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
I've had several people say they make a brusho type effect by shaving watercolor pencils onto their wet paper!
@kirstynewbery80123 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel, such good tips. Interesting about the Arches paper, when did this happen? I have a couple of blocks still but they're about 1 year old. Hopefully they're still the good ones?
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
It's been a few years. I haven't noticed the problem until now though! Some of my paper is fine. Some isn't : (
@kirstynewbery80123 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner I noticed on Amazon that they're calling it Canson Arches note
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
@@kirstynewbery8012 Oh interesting!
@mariavictoriagarcia9164 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Where can l get they brushos set ?
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
I got mine on Amazon
@evangelinepoe89523 жыл бұрын
Who bought out Arches?
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Arches is currently owned by Ahlstrom-Munksjo and this partnership would give Munksjo access to ColArt's worldwide network of distribution. Ahlstrom-Munksjo makes a variety of fiber based products- wallcoverings, tape backings, beverage and food packaging, fine art papers, and even electrotechnical papers.
@Roslyngal3 жыл бұрын
I thought Brusho wasn’t lightfast? It’d be a shame for your terrific sunflower to fade or change colour! Love the dynamism though.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
This was just a play painting. Thank you for watching!
@SteviePaints Жыл бұрын
Something is wrong with the sound at about 6:15.
@rachelparkervarner Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know!
@ChristinaTodd19703 жыл бұрын
I think the “push technique “ is just forcing blooms or cauliflowers.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Basically
@susanshirley78462 жыл бұрын
Doesn't your cat job no up in the middle of your paintings? Mine like to be the CENTER of MY attention! 🐈Love cats have 4. I had 5 ones missing 😭my emerald green eyed SIBERIAN beauty! Heard one gunshot next door...😲😭🐈I'm trying to learn to watercolor love to watch you paint. I must buy some decent brushes, have paint already....😊
@susanshirley78462 жыл бұрын
I meant...doesn't your cat jump up on top of your paintings?
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
She did love to be the center of attention and it was like she knew when I turned the camera on. I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty that's terrible!
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
She's actually pretty good about not doing that!
@victoriousvalentine97793 жыл бұрын
I’m traumatised - a poop smear? I didn’t know there was such a thing. I think I need counselling!
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Poop smears x2
@lisamessina59523 жыл бұрын
@@rachelparkervarner my pugs and bulldog used to leave what i called "the butt stamp". so gross, perfect outline lol.
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
Heehee charming. His own kind of art
@petalpusher3 жыл бұрын
we had "skid marks"
@rachelparkervarner3 жыл бұрын
@@petalpusher ah yes, that's another favorite thing my cat does to torture me, drag her poop butt across an entire floor. Because I need to have more to clean.
@63Calypso2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, you are showing not the WHOLE painting, which would be very sensible...its just about ADVERTISEMENT......sad......
@rachelparkervarner2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you don't find value in my free content. Luckily based on feedback from most viewers I get the impression my content is quite helpful. My paid content allows me to give away A LOT of free knowledge.