Joseph Zbukvic's Watercolor Clock Unlocks Watercolor's Potential

In this video we'll explore Joseph Zbukvic watercolor clock. Zbukvic who wrote the classic "Mastering Atmosphere and Mood in Watercolor" It will unleash the full spectrum of watercolor effects and techniques from super soft dreamy wet in wet effects all the way down to bold and dark effects on dry paper.
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[@ellencha5975]

I have heard the coffee, tea, butter thing multiple times but you are the first person who took the time to show examples. Thanks

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad it was helpful Ellen!

[@polgara28]

Thank you, Rachel for demonstrating this VERY valuable lesson so well! ❤

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you to Joseph! He's the amazing one.

[@eleniphotos]

Super informative, I tend (still) forget about the paper wetness & paint consistencies even though I know it. Moist, moist, moist. LOL You never fail to crack me up!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha I'm impressed you watched to the tippy end so thank you!

[@travisnobleart]

For those of us that work with non-watercolor paper, this is helpful for visualizing paper limits too.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That makes sense!

[@TheTerrylwg]

In all my years of studying and painting with watercolor, I have never heard of this. It will be a game-changer for me for sure. Thanks!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yes it's definitely a game changer!

[@CharlesCherryWatercolors]

Great summary of the watercolor clock. Thanks!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ingam3310]

Another excellent video. Thank you Rachel.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure! I'm major fan girling over Zbukvic right now haha.

[@suel4269]

I wish I knew this 6 yrs ago. Thankyou ❤

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yes, I teach it in every tutorial, but this clock makes all that information come together as a cohesive whole!

[@florisabelcastillo7688]

Love this! Thank you! 😊

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@michellerosenbaum5960]

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing this information. I’m self taught and I’m going to make note of these variations.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure! I'm self taught too.

[@deborahtaylor7902]

good stuff Rachel!!! thanks!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@GingahSnapsArt]

Super handy way to visualize it! Cheers

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Cheers : )

[@joykruczay]

Wonderful explanation of vitally important techniques. seeing the theory "in action" was really helpful. When I saw the "watercolor clock" video, I thought it was going to be the late Terry Madden's (PBS watercolor artist) color clock. He refers to the color wheel aw a "color clock". To avoid muddy colors, one should only mix colors withing so many "hours' of the primary mixer. Sorry this is a bit off topic. Thanks again for your great content.

[@polgara28]

That brought back so many good memories! RIP TM ❤

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Oh that's interesting!!

[@Pablo_Anunnaki]

Great. I needed a live example for this clock. Maybe I'll paint again. Greetings from Bolivia.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I do hope you will get those brushes wet!!

[@sarachauvot7677]

Great explanation!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

Thanks so much, my dear friend....always love your videos and so informative....love ya..CHEERS!...HUGZ XOXO

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure as always!

[@fuzzydragons]

hmmm im going to have to find this book to go a little deeper into this 😀

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

it's out of print and very expensive to get but you can look at it for free on archive.org

[@fuzzydragons]

thanks :) i will have a look there, i have found a few out of print books there, its a very handy site

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Ohh wow I’m going to have to get this book! I have really enjoyed learning about this way of painting levels for the brush & paint ratio for marks, techniques, textures, & effects. Your earlier videos about the consistency of paint was my favorite video & the biggest help for my painting success! Thanks for sharing this wonderful information with us! ❤😊

[@joykruczay]

I immediately looked up this book. Available on Amazon for $253.

[@joykruczay]

Addendum (as I could not edit comment) - Copies on eBay for $300, one bid for $200 in a current auction.

[@suel4269]

@@joykruczaywow

[@polgara28]

@@suel4269 It's been out of print for quite some time. You'd think they'd do a re-print, as popular as this book is!

[@polgara28]

If you google "mastering atmosphere and mood in watercolor pdf" the first link (for me, anyway) should take you to Internet Archive. You can page through the book and read it. I took screen shots of the pages I wanted. HTH!

[@alisonhendry2928]

I think he invented this whole concept. Correct me if I am wrong. He is brilliant!!! Absolutely brilliant.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

He might have!

[@YosemiteLee]

Rachel I’m an oil painter learning watercolor. I really appreciate your beefy, data rich art tips many of them apply to all painting media. Question ; do you have the link to Joseph Zbukvic’s online out of print book? Thanks❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

archive.org/details/ZbukvicCompressed : )

[@JGSewell]

Hi Rachel, where did you get your book from or where it can be purchased from?

[@jerseyjoe1677]

Great video thanks 😊 Does he use 140 or 300lb paper? Thanks again

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm not sure @@jerseyjoe1677 I'm

[@justherehello]

Do you talk about the watercolor clock on your patreon? Is there a video there that has this process put into practice?

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I've used this approach to painting for years and years. It's just that the watercolor clock is a great way to illustrate it.

[@bourbon_sketcher]

Mr Joseph Zbukvic (Pronounced: 'Zs-book-vitch')

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you. I butchered his name.

[@alisonhendry2928]

Ok so this book is $300 on Amazon??? And $400 elsewhere. Guess they are out of print and not many were printed… ouch.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yes but it's on archive.org