How to Watercolor Paint Cat Eyes +BONUS my new AMAZING trick 4 Eyes - Rembrandt's Windmill Principle

If you want to learn how to paint cats, be sure to check out my channel because I have painted a lot of my cat paintings. For today's video, I'll show you how I painted blue cat eyes, like a siamese cat or ragdoll cat would have. Bonus - Learn how I apply Rembrandt's Windmill Principle to paint better cat eyes. Paint dreamy, expressive yet realistic cat eyes and improve how you paint them! If you want to learn to paint an aesthetic watercolor painting, come join the fun!
00:00 Intro
01:05 Reference Photo
01:26 How to conceptualize eyes
01:45 Should you trace?
02:30 Best Paper
03:07 Best Paint
04:25 Eye Glints
05:10 How to start
06:55 Gradation
08:42 Pupils
09:40 Using Black
10:26 Eyeliner Trick
11:25 Eyeliner Trick 2
11:55 Vibrating Eye Color
12:50 Balance Painting
13:45 Adjustments
14:50 Amazing Trick
17:50 Eye Trick Demo
With special thanks to....
James Gurney - / jamesgurney
Tom Shepherd - / @tomshepherdartist
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[@joykruczay]

This is just what so many painters were hoping you would do. Thanks ever so much for sharing your knowledge. Your personality and teaching style are very engaging.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much. I hope everyone enjoys it : )

[@hadibq]

Thanks Rachel for all cat lovers around the world 🙏😻

[@elainek1234]

Thank you again Rachel for another fantastic video. I love the way the whole kitty looks and how you incorporated the oranges/reds into her ears to make her jump off the page.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you! I had fun playing with the balance of colors!

[@jenniferedlund369]

THANK YOU! Tracing is not CHEATING. The real work is the painting.. you are absolutely right!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Agreed!

[@RoadArtAdventure]

Absolutely loved this video! So glad that I found these! Still learning watercolor, over here. Been dabbling up till now and your instruction is absolutely inspiring. Thank you so much!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

It's my pleasure. Happy New Year!

[@polgara28]

Both paintings are fantastic, but that cat! WOW! Amazing. Thanks for sharing the principal. Very interesting. ❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@teresajordao6634]

Beautiful Watercolor, Thanks for sharing!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@laurieanderson9290]

Best cat eye video.. thank you

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@MiniMu-2008]

I have so much happiness watching your videos!! I enjoy practicing what I learn from you. Thank you so much. Kudos!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I appreciate that 💗

[@Nasauniverse001]

The adjustment makes the eye look moist, more realistic.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@philipsummers14]

That squirrel eye now “pops”……. Great tip Rachel. 👍 Thanks for sharing…..

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I think it looks a little more painterly too!

[@rebeccakahrs7290]

I have taught watercolor for years….and I love your channel……I always learn something new from you with fresh eyes. Thank you for sharing.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I make it my mission to always be learning and sharing with my viewers!

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Wow what a beautiful painting. Thank you Rachel for a great tutorial & very helpful tips 👌😊

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

It was my pleasure!

[@lindalabrecque9058]

Absolutely beautiful !!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much 💗

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Fascinating how that works and on the chipper too! Thank you, can't wait to try these tips!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I can't wait to do more paintings with this new idea too! And eyes too!

[@UraniaOfTheGalaxy]

This is so helpful, you're a master of cat's eyes.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@brokenwing2005]

Beautiful!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@TewqyTV]

Good tips! Thanks!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure 💗

[@pearlgirl611]

This is great info! It makes so much difference to do this! Thanks so much!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@leuvaart4982]

This is fantastic!! Really enjoy watching

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@liianabanana6320]

Great tips

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you like them!

[@sharonperry1000]

Highly recommended 👍👍

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@meeraahuja1594]

Wonderful tips. Thank you so much for sharing🤗🤗

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@PHALOMOON]

Rachel, excellent video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and details! I can't wait to use your tips. Hugs from Texas

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

Thanks for this good info. This cat painting is gorgeous.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@Nasauniverse001]

Beautiful

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@liianabanana6320]

Love tracing

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

me too : )

[@chiarasola826]

Lovely painting ^__^

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you 💗🎨💗

[@annettefournier9655]

Thank you.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@candykelly2705]

Rachel, Thank you so much for this. I have many paintings of cats with "ghost eyes" because I haven't been able to get them right. Hopefully, this tutorial will help.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kristyg4930]

That's amazing!! I really ♥️ your 😺 tutorials. I was wondering you have a tutorial on this cat full painting?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yes the tutorial is available for individual purchase or you can access it by joining my $8 tier on Patreon!

[@suel4269]

Jam packed full of tips! How do you remember all this stuff while painting? Do you make notes ahead of time? Thankyou!

[@candykelly2705]

I'm with you. Now that I'm a Senior, I just can't remember all "the rules." ha ha

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Just years and years of practice.

[@solveigfrank]

After some good years of painting its on autopilot xD

[@eleniphotos]

Exact same feeling as Joy Kruczay.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thanks : )

[@lynnchapman2211]

Rachel-love all these tips...which video is your chipmunk video..did you do a tutorial on this one?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I just sent you an email : ) My earlier chipmunk tutorial was at www.patreon.com/posts/60847858 but I have a newer one at www.patreon.com/posts/83975759

[@KARENK1]

love this! is there a list of "staining " paints to avoid?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You can research the paint colors you have online. One of my favorite places is at handprint.com handprint.com/HP/WCL/waterfs.html

[@lisabennett5078]

Rachel, you know that Aureolin is fugitive, right? It turns brown over time.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Not all aureolins are created the same. Holbein Aureolin is not fugitive and that is the brand I use. It has PY42 mixed into it and does not use the usual "Aureolin" pigment other manufacturers use which is PY40

[@marysauter9858]

Could you tell us again where you got the reference photo?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

It's on pexels.com

[@yvonneskeppstedt8658]

How do you ”trace” trough thick watercolour paper? And it looked like a drawing, not a photo on your screen, can you please explain this procedure. Love your videos!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I use 140 lb paper. When I use 300 lb paper I have to use a projector.

[@Nasauniverse001]

I'm trying to locate this james Kearney, but unsuccessful. Can I have a link perhaps please.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Search James Gurney

[@lindamclean8809]

Don’t let anyone tell you that tracing is cheating........you learn that way ......continually drawing inaccurate lines is detrimental

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Preach!

[@marysauter9858]

Could you tell us again where you got the reference photo?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I got it off pexels.com