5 Ways to Zhuzh Up Your Watercolor Painting + a Hack + Bonus Tips

If you want to learn how to paint animals, fur or just learn some fun new watercolor tricks, hacks and techiques, you're in the right place!
In this watercolor tutorial for beginners I will explain 5 ways you can improve your watercolor painting. I'll also include a hack and I hope you enjoy it!
Hi! My name is Rachel Parker Varner and welcome to my art KZbin watercolor channel where the focus is teaching you how to paint loose, painterly yet realistic animals. I do reserve the right to go off on an art tangent now and then though!
00:00 Intro
00:59 Commence Painting
01:19 Cool Hack
03:00 #2 Zhuzh Idea
04:20 Bonus Tip
05:00 #3 Zhuzh Idea
05:25 Jewelry
07:25 Bonus Tip #2
08:13 #4 Zhuzh Idea
09:30 #5 Zhuzh Idea
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My favorite supplies(contain affiliate links and I make a small commission when you purchase something):
Paint Puck - bit.ly/3ktdbcl
PAPER
140 lb Cold Press Arches Watercolor Paper - bit.ly/38CA8r8
Fluid Cold Press Watercolor Paper - (Cheaper Option for paper) - bit.ly/39wUVwN
PAINT
M Graham Napthol Red - bit.ly/3OPm667
Winsor & Newton Colors... - Burnt Sienna - Cobalt Blue - Ultramarine Blue - Winsor Violet - Green Gold - bit.ly/3LvzJFb
Daniel Smith Colors: -DS Lamp Black - DS Holbein Aureolin - Daniel Smith Permanent Green Light - bit.ly/3y3FqGF
Wisp brush set - amzn.to/2MMbw4A
Silver black velvet brushes - I bought the set of three with the 3/4 oval.
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Asian Sumi Hake Brush Set - bit.ly/3OMIWv3
Scrubber Brushes- bit.ly/3rXGt7h
Princeton Velvetouch Size 4 Long Round - bit.ly/3s1BWRl
Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid - bit.ly/3vWq8Rk
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen in Black bit.ly/3vtHrKw
White Gel Pen- bit.ly/3s4lfol
I've also been using Holbein Soft Tape from Holbein. I have found if I leave this tape on my paper too long, it leave sticky residue. Otherwise, I LOVE it! bit.ly/3OMGJ2J
Elmer's Foam Board -. bit.ly/3F9v0qv
Pallette - bit.ly/3F0DGzk
Dot or Splat Spray Bottles -Stampendous has one at bit.ly/3MFyWlj but I haven't tried that one yet. www.artacademylive.com/monthl... You have to scroll down and look for 'dot bottles'
everettswatercolors.com/art_s... also has dot spray bottles. I think I like these a LITTLE better than the Tom Lynch ones.
Makeup Organizer I use to store art supplies - amzn.to/3cnam9D
Storage Bench for Art Supplies - amzn.to/32IJCdU
Gel Floor Mat amzn.to/3wyIF5X
5 inch Squeegee - amzn.to/2RjVzEE
Credit Card sized squeegee - amzn.to/3uvV88w
Samsung Galaxy - I use a Galaxy to film most of my videos! amzn.to/2IBXL5Y
SanDisk Storage for all my footage! amzn.to/3tZUYpe
Epson Surecolor P900 Printer - amzn.to/2UoSvFs
Epson Velvet Paper - (paper I use for prints) amzn.to/2K3eNKV
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[@TinyFreya59]

The splatter guard idea was worth the time ALL BY ITSELF! Thank you for these helpful tip videos! And I kinda like ‘jug’ instead of ‘mug’…😉😂😂

[@susanmoulton4760]

This tutorial was so amazing to me......just love the sieve idea for splatters! Also, your sense of humor is great, you crack me up. I am hoping to join your patreon group after my first meeting with my Oncologist this Friday. If she gives me any hope for survival, I will join!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you Susan and I sure hope you get good news!

[@weiliu4875]

非常棒！有中文字幕就更好了，会有很多很多粉丝。excellent! It's better to have Chinese subtitles. There will be a lot of fans!

[@conchitaanorve-tschirgi5638]

Thanks Rachel!!! Your tutorials are extremely helpful! Greetings from Cozumel-Mexico!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you! You live in a beautiful place!

[@crystalheart9]

Zhuzh it up! First time I've heard this word. Awesome ideas on how to zhuzh up your paintings!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💗🎨💗

[@sharondoan1447]

This is a beautiful flower and , just as you pointed out, all the techniques can be applied to any subject. You are a delight .

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@barblallier9413]

I agree, your fun enough to keep my attention while providing very helpful info! Thanks so much! ❤❤

[@panther5031]

Wow, so many fantastic ideas all in 1 video. Thank you 💜 🌹

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you like them!

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

Rachel...this is the most beautiful daisy painting I have ever seen....it's completely gorgeous...I love this video and your sense of humor....boy, I know we would get along so great to paint...if only!...LOL HUGZ XOXO

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much and maybe some day!💗🎨💗

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

Maybe...but quite the distance....miracles can happen sometimes! XOXO

[@breath-of-fresh-air]

❤BEAUTIFUL

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@teresajordao6634]

Thank you for such interesting teachings. Beautiful white flower painting!💕

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You are so welcome

[@karenhoward303]

You Crack me up, I love your fun personality! You were sure to be a success. Great hacks. Thx.

[@deborahfreshour5098]

i just love watching you and your painting videos You have a great personality that shines through too

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That is so kind!

[@helenduplessis9820]

Many thanks Rachel! Super teacher!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@meeraahuja1594]

Thank you

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

This was such a helpful video, wish I would have watched it sooner!! Thanks so much!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amandasymon4363]

Zhuzhing is exciting 👊

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Indeed!

[@KellySantos-ug8wr]

Very beautiful! I loved! Thank you!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you very much!

[@fuzzydragons]

adding the dark green in between the petals really cause everythng to pop off the page 🙂

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yes, contrast is almost always necessary to create a wow factor!

[@barbiemathis1605]

Nice contrast!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you ; )

[@alllstarnz]

Thank you

[@ladonnarode4234]

I am always impressed with your videos and teaching style! I do have one question for you regarding the scrubber brushes: What do recommend to start with, the soft or stiff brush and what size is best for small to medium size paintings?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

The smallest stiff scrubber is the one I use most of the time for smaller paintings. I rarely use my larger one and even more rarely use the soft ones. Just remember to use good paper with a scrubber, like Arches Cold Press!

[@markup6394]

Those are cool methods to be sure... but you'll never hear me say... "zush" ... not gonna happen XD

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha good to know 💗