Dreamy, Loose & Painterly Watercolor Painting Tutorial - Maine Coon Cat - My Techniques

In this watercolor lesson learn some of the techniques I used to paint this tabby brown and black striped long haired fluffy cat with wet in wet and wet in dry techniques. If you want to learn how to paint aesthetic animals, fur or just learn some fun new watercolor tricks, hacks and techniques, you're in the right place!
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!
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PAPER
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Silver black velvet brushes - I bought the set of three with the 3/4 oval.
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[@DottieStanley]

So great of you to share your skills with us! This is a stunning picture and the video was VERY helpful!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad!

[@lagodgirl]

As a cat lover myself, I love all your tips & hints & styles - I struggle in painting loosely but …. maybe with time & confidence lol And your cat drinking out of the glass is priceless!!!! 😂

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Painting loose is not easy but it's fun to try! My cat is so naughty ; )

[@meridadiane]

Loved all the lessons of techniques you covered in this video. ❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@suel4269]

Gorgeous painting! I love the splash of blue over the white fur. 💕

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you Sue!

[@joykruczay]

TYFS your talent and methods, as always!. Your animal fur always looks so soft and luxurious. The way you talk about reworking and fixing areas is very honest and forthcoming. It is so refreshing to know that even gifted, experienced artists like you must rework at times. The BG and blue over the white fur complements the subject beautifully. I may get vilified by others for a wee critique, but the spatter in the upper right distracts me a bit, as it is the only area like this in the painting. But that is a small nit and my personal preference. I know it is a common trend for artists to spatter quite a bit, from what I have seen on KZbin. On Michele Weber's recent video on correcting mistakes, I commented as such.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much Joy!

[@elainek1234]

Another amazing portrait Rachel. I love your art work!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much! 💗🎨💗🐈💗

[@monicaant.1422]

I like how your cat is drinking from a glass 😁 love the video btw

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha, she's definitely extra.

[@ohkart9401]

Super cool cat portable! Adorable!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@ohkart9401]

Your welcome!

[@aliciashackley5830]

Beautiful Rachel. 🥰

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you Alicia!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

What is calligraphic, please. That sure is beautiful, I love the blue also!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I just meant strokes with a lot of energy and curves with thin and thick parts for the stripes

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

11 by 14!! Ah, so you shrunk him down to a miniature! 🤣🤣 (For anyone who does not understand what I mean, Maine Coons are HUUUGE!!🤣🤣😍😍)

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yes! 💗😍🐈😍💗