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

In this video I'll share 10 brand new hacks and painting studio essentials that will make your arts and or crafts life much better! I'll talk about new tools to create cool painting effects and more!
00:00 Intro
00:23 Remove palette stains easily
00:44 How to fix torn watercolor paper
01:58 Squeegee Trick
03:38 Storage Idea for Art Supplies
04:50 How to create grass or fur textures - a trick from @ArtbyPaulClark
06:02 How to get soft edges using masking fluid or frisket
07:45 How to use water for masking
09:04 How to save your feet in the studio
10:30 Brusho Watercolor Tree
11:49 Lamp Black Trick
14:54 How to use the push technique to get enhance fur effects

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Silver black velvet brushes - I bought the set of three with the 3/4 oval.

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[gr-egld]

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

[Meticularius]

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 YouTube and sharing your love and life. You're about the kindest, most normal person I've found on YouTube. 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.

[carolnelson]

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

[pragya]

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

[dmcdaniel]

AWESOME HACKS !!! THANK YOU RACHEL !!!

[windylibby]

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

[inesucrvenom]

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!

[suzisale]

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

[sharonla]

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.

[pw]

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!

[michelleashley]

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

[julieroberts]

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

[aeli]

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

[inekev.d.heijden]

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 ❤️

[MiniMu-]

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

[suntan]

Movie makers need you and your creativity.

[marnamorgan]

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

[maryph]

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

[theresaavery]

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

[elvishmyst]

I wish I could paint those horses so beautiful