How to Paint a Fluffy Chick for Easter - Wet on Wet Soft Edges explained! Watercolor 4 Beginners

[@helenebricault4429]

Thank you for the video of this lovely fluffy chick so well done and good demonstration of wet on wet.

[@rachelparkervarner]

My pleasure!

[@elseykfenn]

A quil for masking fluid -- genius!!!!

[@rachelparkervarner]

It's great when it works!

[@artisticdoodoo6519]

AWESOME INFO. GREAT VID AS ALWAYS. ALL THE BEST LADY.

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Marvelous creation

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you so much! It took a lot of failure to get to this success.

[@leanncunningham7167]

Love this little chic!! Thank you

[@rachelparkervarner]

So glad!

[@aliciashackley5830]

Lovely painting Rachel. Thx so much. 🥰

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathyhaynes6818]

A precious little chick! I love how it "glows" with the black background.

[@rachelparkervarner]

I know - this would make a good lamp next to the bed lol : )

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your entire journey with us regarding painting in this style because it is truly informative. Getting the perspective from someone who is just trying all this for the first time is SO beneficial. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'm having fun with it and feel so fortunate to have people like you to share it with!

[@mariakellner5429]

So cute I wonder if using g ox gall.would help the lamp black that's not DS,I will try it is have maimeri blue,love the technic I have seen it done with Indian ink ,food for thought, tfs

[@rachelparkervarner]

I tried using ox gall and I didn't notice a huge difference in results

[@1005jocey]

Love the technique 😍 guess who will be purchasing Lamp Black 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@rachelparkervarner]

It's addictive to play with!

[@YosemiteLee]

Hello Rachel 👩‍🎨🐥 (Or anyone who may know) How many minutes did you wait to apply the lamp black after wetting your paper? On the video it looks like painting lamp black came right after wetting. Thanks for this beautiful tutorial.

[@rachelparkervarner]

Maybe 5 minutes? Experiment because it will depend on your climate too.

[@YosemiteLee]

@@rachelparkervarner thank you Rachel for taking the time to answer a question about a video that was posted 2 years ago. You’re the Best!

[@suel4269]

Thankyou for sharing your tips. I admire your determination!

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thanks for watching!

[@summerroseart1638]

This is absolutely beautiful and you explain the process so well. I truly enjoyed watching your video.

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@HowtoDrawwithMaxine]

Omg I love this so much! They are so cute, they really do look so fluffy. Need to try this ASAP 😄

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'd love to see!

[@waymire01]

You don't have to be forced to buy a particular brand most of the time. What you are really seeing a difference in is the pigment. DS lamp black is pure PBK6.. WN lamp black is a blend of PBK6 and PBK7... which is why it's close but not reacting quite the same. Additionally PBK7 is more transparent than PBK6 which is why it's drying lighter, more of the white paper shows through. There are many brands who sell pure pbk6. Ditto for the Aureolin... traditionally this color is made with PY40 which is not lightfast. The color Holbein calls Aureolin is made with a mix of PY154, PY175, PY150. These same pigments are available in other brands under other names including Indian Yellow and Azo Yellow.. and some other brands call it Aureolin as well, including Rembrant, Aquarius, Schmincke, and White Nights. The best place to get information on paints based off of pigment (which is the only way to know what you are getting) is Jane Blundell. Scroll down or pop info in the search box to be able to find exactly what you are looking for when it comes to color based of either actual hue or pigment. www.janeblundellart.com/yellow-watercolour-swatches.html I suggest reading through her website to get a more thorough understanding of pigments and paints. Additionally Handprint is another very good source of education including a complete list of the characteristics of every pigment including diffusion rates. handprint.com/HP/WCL/wpaint.html click the circle on the page to go back to the main page to read other topics.

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thanks! I've read handprint through many times, so I'm actually pretty well informed about paint. I've also tried about 5-6 different blacks. Due to budget constraints I can't try all of them out there, but Daniel Smith Lamp Black is by far the best one I have found. Like I said W and N furs out MORE, but Daniel Smith stays darker, so I prefer it. That's interesting you say that you don't have to buy a particular brand most of the time if you're a fan of handprint, because he often puts forth a fairly strong opinion that a particular brand is the best for a particular pigment family. Handprint has informed SO MUCH of the paints that have a permanent spot on my palette. It's a shame he stopped updating it.

[@tealmouse17]

Sorry to ask this here. I'm an absolute beginner have never touched a brush but i would love to learn, are there any videos/groups/online classes that would be good for someone who has absolutely no idea of what they are doing?

[@rachelparkervarner]

There are a lot of beginners on my Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/rachelswatercolorworkshop and they often cheer each other on - Also there are a lot of great beginners videos here on KZbin. I have a playlist called "Watercolor Basics" at kzbin.info/aero/PLk8QfRJaMFF2GmPlBBVxrvF6b4FFAqCy4 and if you email me at rachel6parker at g male dot com I'll send you another beginners series I put together!

[@McQuizzical]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing. I would be very interested to learn what other colours can create the effect by lamp black.

[@rachelparkervarner]

Me too! I haven't found any that 'fur out' quite like Lamp Black!

[@teresajordao6634]

Thanks for the lesson! Beautiful little chick 🐣😘

[@yunzers]

What a great demo. Thanks so much!

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@janetchen959]

It is so fun to see how you paint this chick, I try using Hematite Genuine, as I do not have lamp black, it work but the black is not dark enough, I will order my lamp black then I will try again. Tq so much for showing us the technic, cheers!

[@rachelparkervarner]

I' m glad you enjoyed it! Sumi ink furs out really cool too!

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

So if the chick was wet also.....why didn’t the lamp black watercolor spread into the body of the chick? I have lamp black and want to try this.

[@rachelparkervarner]

If you just touch the paper with a paint filled brush next to the chick, the paint will explode into the tail. If you run the brush along the chick, it won't. As the paper enters the buckling stage, I drop tiny bits of clear water into the chick to help it fluff out even more. That pushes the paint out.

[@neighbourhoodfriends800]

Can you please give a link to the Artist that paint the fluffy cat shown in your vedio also? The cat was cute.

[@rachelparkervarner]

kzbin.info/door/i3t7QndjekVgaFHYxRoLQw

[@caroltribou3408]

Please tell me the watercolor artist Agnes B…. I couldn’t quite get the name and my searches aren’t helping 😆

[@rachelparkervarner]

Watercolor with Bodorka

[@caroltribou3408]

@@rachelparkervarner Thank you!

[@mariakellner5429]

I do love lunar black by DS very granulating,I didn't catch the name of the photographer, thanks

[@rachelparkervarner]

Lunar black has heavy granulation, heavier than most!

[@rachelparkervarner]

Geoff Trotter

[@jeannegow2144]

Thank you! Wonderful technique!!!💓

[@rachelparkervarner]

Glad you liked it!

[@butlerunia]

Thank you for sharing. And thank you for introducing Bodorka. I am glad I found her channel . I tried Sankt Petersburg White Nights black watercolor on Fluid Cold press - does not work at all... 0,125 in of feathering at the most. Thanks for your tips, I ordered Daniel Smith and W&N. can not wait to try.

[@rachelparkervarner]

My pleasure, and let me know how you like the Daniel Smith!

[@terrymeechan2998]

TY. Can you use your own black and get this flare out?

[@rachelparkervarner]

What do you mean by my 'own black'?

[@terrymeechan2998]

For example, mixing a red and green to make black.

[@paint_me_blue-art_watercolors]

Thank you Rachel

[@rachelparkervarner]

You are so welcome!

[@rosebocc]

What is Agnes last name.

[@rachelparkervarner]

Bodor I think

[@gmedha14]

Hi, what is the reason for not using student grade for this? I just bought a tube of Cotman lamp black after watching one of your hacks videos and it states pigment as Pbk6 on the tube and does seem to create some sort of furry effect, though I haven’t tried it as per this tutorial, just a quick first impressions test.

[@rachelparkervarner]

I just don't use student grade paint as a general rule, but it definitely would be an interesting experiment to see how well they do compared to the professional paint! I've used student grade paints before and have been surprised with how nicely they perform!

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

Love it so much, Rachel!!!! :) XOXO

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you friend!

[@lovdolls]

Thank you for this it's amazing to me as I'm so new to watercolors I didn't even know this could be done and here you are showing how you do this. I'm such a beginner but tempted to try this anyway.

[@rachelparkervarner]

It's fun to play with - you should definitely give it a try and know my first 10 times (at least) were fails.

[@bajiron]

Your practice paid off! I have seen other chicks and they are not fluffy like this!

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you - I practiced the technique a lot!

[@v.mishrasart43]

Excellent work

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@miaangela4550]

Gracias

[@rachelparkervarner]

My ex Puerto Rican boyfriend taught me to say 'de nalga' but that was only funny in high school so de nada : )

[@sweetkorn.]

❤️ I loved it. I think this isn't available here in India... I'd love to try it out sometime. Looking so satisfying and lovely

[@rachelparkervarner]

If you look for artist quality black made with the pigment Pbk6 it would do the same thing. It's this specific pigment that is important, more so than the manufacturer or paint name.

[@sweetkorn.]

@@rachelparkervarner Thank You so much 💕

[@NamSangs]

good tutorial~ thanks for sharing~

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@susanhamilton1822]

I find that all of Qor paints fur out like that in water. It's the most flowing paint I have and I love it.

[@rachelparkervarner]

I've never tried that brand but now I may have to lol

[@susanhamilton1822]

@@rachelparkervarner I love them. They go off like fire works but they can also be controlled just as other paints. I've tried many brands now and Qor and Daniel Smith are it for me. As for Sennelier and Schmenke I don't know why they are so expensive because I don't find them superior except in price. I would like to try M. Graham but they are not easy to find in Canada. Thanks for your great tutorial.

[@janehersey7456]

I started painting late in life and lacked confidence. Rachel paints from the heart and has inspired me to have fun even when my Easter chick painting looks like the Christmas turkey. We are so fortunate to live in an age when we have access to such an inspirational talent.

[@rachelparkervarner]

That is so kind of you! And it's just that your painting apparently wants to be a turkey! Paintings have minds of their own!

[@janehersey7456]

@@rachelparkervarner credit where it's due Rachel. My grown up son has noticed a real improvement in my paintings since I've been following your tutorials. My colours are less saturated, I use water more to move the paint around, more lost and found edges etc and your sense of humour is great. Take care.

[@rachelparkervarner]

@@janehersey7456 that means so much to me!

[@lindsaypassarello733]

You mentioned a lot of colors, paper, etc. Did I miss comments which recap them?

[@rachelparkervarner]

I'm sorry, I never recap. Should I? I just assume since you can replay the video it's not necessary

[@duanebauman1159]

Hi

[@kristapedersen1828]

One of my faves

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you Krista! I know what you're doing and I appreciate it 💗💗💗

[@jackalopedesignz2009]

This was extremely helpful!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@gosiaplummer4794]

Thank You so much!!!!

[@rachelparkervarner]

It's always a pleasure and thank you for leaving a comment!

[@Doggymomma52]

Love this ❤

[@rachelparkervarner]

thank you!

[@catherinevangass4927]

Love it ❤

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you so much!

[@meeraahuja1594]

Very inspiring

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you for taking the time to say so 💗💗💗

[@nikkiswenson54]

Cute!!!

[@rachelparkervarner]

Thank you!