Painting a(nother) Wall Mural! *i can't be stopped lol*

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WELP, we're at it again. Painting on my walls like I was never allowed to do as an angsty youth, hahaha. CAN'T STOP ME NOW!!! This time I went for a much more detailed approach and honestly, I'm STILL tired lol. But I hope you like watching and that it's sorta calming!
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[@florencebastien2162]

Just think, if you paint a woodland mural in every room of your house, you’ll basically be living in the woods like a majestic nymph. Just saying.

[@AA-hy6nb]

My sentiments exactly!

[@mew8]

one for each season!!

[@EmilyNKennard]

Wise words! 👏🏻

[@moonsong299]

Otherwise known as my dream life

[@katyjohnsonsiedentopp4485]

This is a very good point…. *Grabs keys and drives to craft store*

[@tsukino88]

Your humble horrible idea muse here: what if you made a rapunzel style cat tower in the corner so it matches the fairytale aesthetic with faux stone & ivy?

[@z.zomb.z]

YES

[@ladylovecraft4915]

YES YES YES

[@jackierocha5096]

BRILLIANT!

[@jetta.silence6356]

Yessss and yes!!! Cat needs,mrow!

[@karengerber8390]

🐈🐱🤟

[@GinnyDi]

this is such a perfect example of the "looks weird for 95% of the journey and then suddenly magically looks AMAZING" that so much of art is 😂

[@janinebean4276]

Also dramatic glam makeup, VERY trust the process.

[@Abbey-vm1gn]

Mural painting tip from someone that’s obsessed with painting them: if you add white acrylic gesso(like $13) to any cheap acrylic paint(like 50 cent apple barrel paint) it makes it basically into thick body paint for WAY cheaper. It makes the paint go a LONG way too. :)))

[@noaccount2494]

you can also add corn starch to make thin paints thicker body

[@Abbey-vm1gn]

@@noaccount2494 Yup! That works really well too, but the gesso thing makes the paint go a longer ways.

[@littlemzrainbowz98]

I learned this trick as well! I was painting some props and bought gesso to act as a primer and was like ooo she thicc. So I mixed the two together and it made my cheap paint so much better

[@Abbey-vm1gn]

@@littlemzrainbowz98 Ikr! Similar to how I found out lmao

[@teresaellis7062]

Thank you! I was gifted/inherited a bunch of cheap acrylic paint and that is what I was using. Now I can use what I have on hand and not have to worry about buying a lot more paint.

[@shekinahgonzalez3904]

Rachel: This probably won't be the last mural I do in this house Me, vibrating with some gremlin energy while chanting: OFFICE MURAL. OFFICE MURAL. OFFICE MURAL. OFFICE MURAL.

[@sarahbeth124]

LOTR inspired office mural 🤞🤞

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

Office mural ...office mural 🤭

[@teresat5496]

You have mad skills, you do you, because you do it well.

[@phoenixliv]

The room with the Tudor wall “wood”?

[@ViridisArborem]

what about magical office mural with a bookshelf that opens like a door to reveal the mural behind it?

[@kimorourke9988]

This is such a wonderful large-scale demonstration of blocking-in colour and working in layers to build a final image! Your soothing voice and chaos witch vibes are a welcome balm.

[@0meAcat1]

Ethan Rayne! there it is, God I've been trying to think of that for months, chaos witch txtxtx

[@lizap16]

As someone with literally zero artistic ability or experience...it’s so interesting to watch! I always just assumed that all the detail was done from the beginning. I guess like an artist just works left to right, or top to bottom, and finishes that section as they go? Idk haha. So to see the beginning stage of basic, one color cartoon style (brown tree. Green grass. Blue sky) and then the transformation with the addition of different colors and textures and layers, it blew my mind haha 🎨

[@toneluy8343]

@@lizap16 us painters start with rough shapes to decide where stuff goes, then we keep doodling at it until we like it. Anyone can do it. You can too!

[@khills]

It really is. Rachel, I know you don’t think you can teach this stuff… but you can. Think about monetizing this via a more detailed class that teaches people how to do this sort of blocking-in, layers, detail to final image. I suspect you’d be astonished at how many people would sign up.

[@kpacubo.]

we love a chaos witch

[@WayToVibe]

Rachel: Stresses Rachel: Dives in. Rachel: "I don't know what I'm doing!" x23 Rachel: Creates masterpiece. Rachel: *is happy* I think this video exemplifies what it means to just get started on a project that seems overwhelming. I know a lot of planning went on behind the scenes that were not added to the video. However, what was added looked authentic in its emotional intensity and fear of starting and failing. Also included in this video is a triumph and the joy of accomplishment. Such is life and art.

[@katattack907]

The only way out is through!

[@WayToVibe]

@@katattack907 What do crafting projects and boot camp have in common? The only real way out of either mess is to push though it!

[@ClassicallyCatastrophic]

What I love about Rachel is that she is kind to herself… just like “I’m not trying to make it perfect… I’m just trying to make me happy”.

[@ShhheilaASMR]

This is the best life quote

[@AA-hy6nb]

Rachel is living the best Rapunzel life now: spending time in the house in the woods, painting & looking gorgeous with her luxurious locks.

[@healinggrounds19]

And she has her own Flynn to move stuff for her.

[@MissMisnomer_]

Ah yes, the universal artists' struggle: "I hate this I hate this I hate this oh wait it looks sick now" 👀 Always trust the process man, the beginning is rough. But it turned out so cute!

[@wifeofsauron1658]

I don't do my makeup that often. So the whole time I'm applying it my mind is like, "I look crazy, I look crazy, I look crazy." Then I get to the end and I'm like, "oh! This looks nice! How did we get here?"

[@TeknuAddict]

I think I really needed to hear this rn. Thanks.😂

[@skittykay]

imagine putting a 3d textured stone arch to frame a mural like this, kinda like those fake foam wooden beams. i think i want to do something like this in my future home. amazing job!

[@misterpitters]

I was thinking that too! She could do like plaster or drywall mud to make it textured!

[@RosalieJordan]

Rachel: I hope this wasn't too boring. Me: Eyes glued to her leaf painting wondering HOW she made them look so good.

[@crystal.matter]

She always says something like that while creating the most amazing things or just being very entertaining in general

[@kaysekruschke744]

Artists that understand shading and layers: Legit Wizard. I'm literally watching it happen in front of me, and my brain goes, "Nope. Just magic."

[@AmeliaBell28]

Literally same. I was just like, "how????? is she???? doing this????? WITCHCRAFT????"

[@azrani2023]

True. I wouldn't mind watching here do that for hours upon hours, too. like, give me a 10 hours painting video and I'll watch it and be amazed from beginning to end 😂😂

[@monicawilsonnn]

I know you didn't plan it but this coming out on Earth Day seems perfect to me. Happy Earth Day fellow humans!

[@LG-of8ue]

Happiest of Earth Day to you! 💜🌈

[@PromisedJubilee]

Yes! Happy Earth day!

[@CMBauer]

Happy Earth Day!!! 🌎

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

♥️🍀🍏

[@ghostly_rose8925]

Happy earth day

[@DoraG99]

Okay but when you're standing in front of it at the end there is a real sense of DEPTH! It's like you've stepped into an art work, a la Mary Poppins! 🥰

[@TICKLEMEPINK451]

I saw the paints you picked up and was like “Ohh nooo, she is in for a BAD time”. The “Oops” paints section from Home Depot or Lowes is a savior for large format paintings

[@tarar6926]

Oooo nice tip!

[@Seimonster27]

I live in huntington beach and we have a recycling program for hazardous materials. You can go pick up up to 5 items/day & since finding this it has been my go to for paint. Sample jars from home depot or even full gallon sized buckets of paint ALL FREE!!! It's just kinda hit n miss for certain colors, but if you can mix, it's not that much of a setback. Great resource on budget! I've used mainly housepaints from there for the murals I've done. You should check if your city has a similar program. They have cleaning products & gardening stuff too. It's great for many things.

[@carolinehershey5500]

"Hope this wasn't too boring" Boring???? That was BEAUTIFUL to watch! There's nothing better than to wake up on saturday, make coffee and watch Rachel as she continues to inspire me

[@azrani2023]

SAME

[@tessawidenhofer]

Who else is living vicariously through Rachel and her making her house into a whimsical happy place? Just me?

[@alexiscarlton1355]

Totally :D

[@amandajaneh]

Yes!!

[@kalamathes7857]

Seriously. Me.

[@LadyAhro]

Ha absolutely. The housing market where I live is garbage. Its going to probably take five years AND the death of my grandfather 🙃 (who's definitely not in great health) for me and my partner to be able to afford a small house, even in the form of shared ownership.

[@karengerber8390]

Me, too.

[@1925garden]

"Are you a full grown adult who lives their life in such utter chaos that you and only you can truly understand it? And also will spend hours upon hours on a DIY in utter disregard of your own man hours just to save a couple hundred dollars?" That pretty much describes me perfectly. Rachel is my hero!

[@wifeofsauron1658]

Yes! I diy'd most of our seasonal decorations. They turned out way better than I thought. I saved a bunch of money. I put in a lot of freakin time. 😂

[@lensman67]

"I want to be surrounded by whimsy." Now THAT is a motto that deserves to be made into a flag and nailed to the masthead! 😀

[@paigeonpurpose]

There's something about watching Rachel walk on screen, take a sip of coffee, and tell us hello that makes me feel instantly calmer and more hopeful.

[@pwallace5359]

😊❤️

[@dakotajones7356]

Yeah!

[@azrani2023]

Same. Feels like being home in a way.

[@carrie9716]

Watching you work through the “this sucks” part of the process is really inspiring😂 I give up too easy on art like that because I hate the early phase of ugly.

[@Sleipnirseight]

SAME!!!

[@okayheykae]

Same!!

[@Laura-it2zb]

No matter how many times we tell ourselves to trust the process, we all experience the "OMG, what was I thinking" moment.

[@motherroshiya]

Question: anyone else see Rachel in front of the mural during the reveal and think "OMG, she's like a perfect Snow White!" or was that just me? 💖💖💖

[@ThatsJustPeachy1871]

Yes!!!!😂

[@Bellinha2812]

Yes! She could make a snow white or a little red ridding hod cosplay and pose in front of this wall!

[@KristenK78]

Not just you!

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

I immediately thought--Romantic painting!

[@Aguilar-Frammy]

TIP FOR CRAPPY WATERY PAINT! YOU CAN PUT A BIT OF CORNSTARCH IN THE PAINT TILL YOU GET YOUR DESIRED THICKNESS! WORKED FOR ME IN THE PAST, MIGHT BE WORTH A TRY 🤷

[@ksiberine]

When Rachel says something in progress looks like garbage but it already looks nicer than anything I’ve painted in my life 😅 Dang that’s some casual talent

[@basilwyrm]

Well she did go to art school!

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

Her standarts are just higher

[@JadeStrawberry]

Is casual talent like casual armour?

[@reniluu9715]

@@basilwyrm really? I wondered if she had a background in arts

[@basilwyrm]

@@reniluu9715 she's mentioned it only in a few videos, I believe that she said that she studied art in college but it may have been an arts program or something

[@ifinditamazing]

The life-sized-ness of this makes it look like you could literally walk into it, I love that!

[@daniellenorwood2720]

The depth in this painting is really wild! So talented!

[@celiablanchard9060]

Oh my gosh, it's beautiful!!! As a former fine arts student, let me tell you, this art is ✨HECKIN FINE✨

[@kahvikamu]

Rachel describing herself: CHAOS! TORNADO! *extra weird* Rachel's influence on all of us: calm. serene. forgot the rest of the world for 21 minutes. Thank you ❤

[@Laura-it2zb]

... and 20 seconds:)

[@ziyanda_theartist]

@@Laura-it2zb 😂😂😂

[@firesong100100]

It's true!

[@regisforgo4000]

Rachel: I hope this wasn't too boring to watch My ass: *completely mesmerized the entire video*

[@TheGlamourGhoul]

"I want to be surrounded by whimsy." ~ The Most Rachel Maksy Statement Ever This turned out absolutely gorgeous. I actually *really* enjoy watching you paint- those videos are so relaxing when you do the time lapse set to music. I hope you'll do more murals but also more paintings like the one from your honeymoon- maybe from other memorable moments in your life. You should definitely do a painting of your home in the spring when the leaves arrive! And then, hang them in your beautiful new home.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@kells3932]

I love this and it's such a testament to "trust the process!" Once you kept adding layers and details, whooboy, everything came together. The final result is STUNNING

[@foreverjynxed]

Your first wall mural video is my go-to rewatch for self-care comfort, oh my goodness, there’s now another! So much happiness. Nothing like watching a painter paint.

[@louisa1878]

Same!

[@SheenaPower05]

Same ive watched it a million times

[@MickeyGirl518]

Oh my god same I fall asleep to the first one all the time

[@LovesTheBeatles94]

I think it would be sooo much fun to do a Middle Earth themed mural! Rivendell, the Shire or Mallorn trees perhaps? :o

[@florriefightingale5161]

Mordor going up the stairs!

[@nikedoesthings]

Yesss Rivendell, what a good idea

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I second this motion!

[@candlerunner]

shire mural >>>>>

[@ambersloan7146]

Yeeeeessssssssss

[@brilliantsims4355]

I am honestly completely blown away by this. Jeez Rachel, you are so talented it’s ridiculous ❤️

[@AngelavengerL]

It is amazing how it goes from "omg what have i dont?" to "i'm living in a whimsical forest". I love the final outcome. The foliage step at the end just completely changed it. Magic!!!

[@lesleyyoung5730]

Rachel stumbles onto the secret of life... "I want to be surrounded by whimsy."

[@philippatill9727]

I’m getting it on a t-shirt. Lol

[@anonymousperson4214]

"I hope this wasn't too boring to watch" ...Lady, that was one of the coolest things I've watched in a long time! Especially as someone who just barely started painting again and whose work currently is best described as "I haven't done this since middle school"

[@LadyInWaking]

I miss murals. My grandfather always painted murals in my houses growing up. I have a very strong nostalgia for them. It looks beautiful.

[@liadanducky]

It’s amazing how you go from like smudges of color on a wall to that incredible dreamscape!!!

[@amysrp5531]

I like how she starts off with no confidence and then ends up with something that I will probably never be capable of doing in my entire life. This turned out 100% fantastic!

[@ravenspeaks5957]

Just.... the sounds.... Honestly, her running commentary is why I'm so stuck on watching her videos. She is me. The noises, grunting, groaning, laughing, random quoting or singing, I love it :)

[@johnnysgirllovesvintage213]

Yes!!!!! This and the chaotic creative process. It is me all day!

[@ninachauve-souris3298]

exactly. That's my thoughts 😂 It's kind of watching myself 😂😂😂😂

[@Laura-it2zb]

Our own inner dialogues being given voice by Rachel.

[@tsukino88]

I think it’s because she doesn’t edit herself out she keeps her personality in the videos which is what I love about her

[@christinat5934]

I was hoping you would paint a mural again! It looks amazing, almost like a portal leading you to somewhere else.

[@gothicbunny9955]

It would be cool to Frame it with gold molding like it’s a “painting” in a museum!

[@Nanenna]

Let's be honest, Bob Ross would be proud that you decided to paint something. Not mistakes, only happy accidents.

[@Laura-it2zb]

"Happy little trees ..."

[@nikkiriver9604]

Yesss!!!!!!!!

[@wolfco47]

"Ready to paint some leaves? Too bad, I'm painting them." You've killed me with laughter with this quote. Thank you for making my day greater than it would have been otherwise!

[@annyoung3313]

Rachel you are NEVER boring!!! I can't paint so watching you create something so amazing makes me happy. I look forward to all of your videos! Thank you!!

[@tinamarinelli4325]

I'm a landscape painter and would love to see that scene extended to every wall on the room and just go section by section on each piece you are so talented

[@ellisaclumpner2858]

Me, watching the process unfold: 😮😯😍 Rachel: I hope this wasn’t too boring to watch… Me: ARE you KIDDING? It was ✨magical ✨

[@cognitivebelligerence]

I'm so so stunned by how such an intricate, highly rendered mural came to life in just a couple of days. Your eye for color is unmatched! And I'm especially in love with the sage-color leaves in the bottom left!

[@BettyKoehler-zg5sv]

Rachel, you have done it again…..blown me away with your talent! I love watching you develop the scenes! What a talent you have, my dear! Love from Pennsylvania 💕🌷🐻

[@BodaciousBeverly]

I love how it turned out! As an art teacher (and fellow muralist), I give you an A!

[@magbiblue7045]

i feel like when/if you ever have kids, you're going to be the mom that elaborately murals the kids' bedrooms every few years (i had that mom growing up, my room went from bugs to a jungle to a castle to a forest and it was AWESOME)

[@karengerber8390]

Wow! I love that you celebrate your experiences!

[@noahspeaker1455]

I wish more people liked having murals in their homes! It looks absolutely beautiful and I hope that one day I can paint murals in a home. It's so interesting because one day some kiddos are going to tell their friends that their mom painted the beautiful murals in their room/home. Very cool

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

People have them. You just have to look in magazines of tastemakers. Unfortunately, most people think the kids room is the best place, b/c they're not serious about art anyway.

[@jenasorbera6707]

my grandmother painted murals in every room of the family house. my favorite room was the jungle room thatvshe painted for my uncle. if you looked carefully you could see hidden in places...curious George and the Jungle book characters

[@Mrs.robinson]

Wow girl you're so talented! This turned out absolutely GORGEOUS 😍

[@rileygracepoe5770]

Maybe one of the most calming and delightful videos I've yet seen in this world. Currently on my third watch-through during a stressful finals week, and I have no ragrets.

[@Whatsleamaking]

Rachel:”the parts I messed up on” The rest of us: “girl we couldn’t even begin to do this!”

[@HolandaChiquita]

The ''moved into a new house, so mural-time'' is so recognisable. My mother painted a little mural for each sibling when we moved house when I was 6 or so. And then when we moved house and my father finnally finished building most of it, we were all allowwed to paint a mural in our own bedroom. I was 18 at the time, and ended up paiting 5 different murals for my siblings. It was great! Now that I'm living with my finacé, I would love to paint another mural. But he grew up with paintings on the walls, so he's sadly not into it at all. XD

[@kabhikhushee]

Can I suggest putting just a frame on top of your wall mural? It’ll be a mural painting on wall mix?

[@joannap8769]

I love your painting videos 🥰 they’re not boring at all, I thought you structured it well. I liked how you explained the stages. It’s also nice because you seem to enjoy it. It seems like a nice break between crafting/sewing/fashion etc. projects for you. You’re also a very talented artist so I was very excited that you were doing another mural. Your last one in your old home was stunning! I’m down for more Rachel art content, murals or otherwise 😁😁😁

[@andrea_gal]

Hey girl, just wanna say thank you for all the painting content new and old cus my toddler finds those vids relaxing and they really help her calm down and sometimes fall asleep

[@SadbhW]

As I feel there might be more murals - house paint. House paint is for walls, it's cheap and I've done many murals with it

[@Oceansong2008]

I was just going to suggest the same thing since that's what my cousin used for the mural in her son's room. It worked perfectly and the mural looks amazing!

[@PromisedJubilee]

Same. "Testers" are so cheap. Doing a forest glade with house paint is cheap! Everybody should go for it!

[@unouni2548]

Most muralists I know use house paint, I hadn't even considered there would be something specific for murals before she said it

[@Clouderin]

@@PromisedJubilee testers at my local places are $10 each! I was so disappointed by that

[@katebeemakes]

Testers or you could buy large containers of primary colors and mix your own too!

[@annabremauntz6214]

the mural is so amazing!! but also, the brown hair just gets better and better, rachel is basically a walking Belle cosplay and I LOVE IT

[@emilywhite8626]

Yes!! Her hair is so amazing!!

[@veronika7072]

"Little internet family" is so adorable and I'm glad I'm part of it :3

[@jeanettajanca5831]

I'm an old 65-year-old woman in Odessa Texas and I enjoy watching you I think you do a wonderful job just about anything you do

[@ireneanderson7699]

My daughter (who is 10 and very creative) and I watch your videos together. She loves your projects and your process. Thank you for showing all the parts of the process, good and ugh. My daughter has a very hard time with making mistakes, you help show the other side of that. Thanks! And you are amazing, by the way ❤️

[@karengerber8390]

Agreed!! I also love that Rachel lives & shows taking breaks. Great role model!

[@PricklyAlpaca]

The final result is absolutely gorgeous 😍 Now I need a mural in my room 👀 Also blacksheep at the end 🤟

[@alfredopasta218]

But also wants Rachel to come paint it for me

[@cookieraver52]

Omggg do it! 👀 your style is so much different from hers, I would love to see that 😄

[@rainbowXpersonality]

Do iiiiiiiit

[@LePezzy66]

I would love to see a mural in your style!! Do itt!!

[@followthedopamine]

I’m so glad you leave the parts where you complain/struggle/feel overwhelming in your videos because I’m the same when it comes to such projects and seeing you succeed in the end makes me feel so happy and accomplished 😂 thank you, I love you and your videos ❤❤❤

[@adeledesm8853]

7:56 "General Kenobi..." This was so relaxing to watch. I can't get over how friggin beautiful this is. I wanna do it to. Also the sound of opening the can of mural paint was absolutely flawless, I replayed it twice. Loved it

[@oliviamainardi9321]

My walls suddenly feel so boring... and I inadequately skilled to change that. The raw talent you ooze is simply unearthly.

[@myladycasagrande863]

Right there with you... this video makes me think "I could paint a mural on that big, blank living room wall" Then I remember that my art skills topped out at coloring books...

[@jamiek8123]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7TnaKdfaacn5Y motivation!

[@paulakakin1925]

Practice copying off coloring book pages of just one element at a time (such as a tree) into poster board to get the scaling-up process under control. I would need to make huge pieces of the picture by cutting and taping, then tracing the element so I could I could get it where I want it. Now I want to look for Grandfather Twilight for inspiration.

[@ashleya3236]

I highly recommend trying out a paint-along event or video - it have to be as fancy as the Bob Ross ones and you'll be amazed by what you can do with a $20 watercolor kit or $10 of acrylic paints from the store. The subject is picked for you and you're told what shapes to make instead of having to figure it out yourself; those are the things that I have the most trouble with. I finish one of those and think "Wow, did *I* really make this?" They aren't perfect, but they're much better than what I thought I could do!

[@laurawestenra]

Rachel, consider getting a projector (new fangled or old school) for murals! It made a world of difference for me while painting theatre sets, helps with mapping it out. You did a beautiful job! 😊💚🌿

[@boothgoodies6348]

My kid is thinking of painting something like this but on a slightly smaller scale. Your idea of the projector is super helpful!

[@ablondundine8974]

Hi Rachel ! The way you painted the leaves and the general atmosphere of your mural reminded me of the painter Le Douanier Rousseau, and his gorgeous jungle landscapes. Your mural painting videos are such an inspiration to me, it encourages me to just start painting, trust the process, not put too much pressure or expectations on myself and have fun ! Thanks for that, lots of love.

[@lavenderchai4612]

Oh my gawd Rachel! 😱😱😱😱 you are so talented. The mural looks AMAZING. I wish I had time to do stuff like this, but I work 50+ hours a week and no time to do any hobbies 🥹🥹🥹🥹 but watching this calms me so much!!!

[@makesometime]

As someone with absolutely no artistic talent I hope Rachel recognises how frikkin awesome it is to just take a blank slate and turn it into something beautiful, I'm just sitting here starry eyed and in awe.

[@auntkaz815]

I know, right?!!!

[@mrscb5303]

I was coming here to say something similar. How amazing it must be to do something like that!!

[@BlackParade727]

When you started adding the leaves it literally took my breath away for a second. You're so good at making natural looking shapes and adding color details omg. All that building up work was so worth it, it's so beautiful!

[@ArtsyMario]

I love the mural! Its very beautiful. I like your references to 90s and 2000s movie and tv show lore too, makes me feel all nostalgia inside. :)

[@kittycase4536]

Oooh- the amount of times I’ve started something… carried on all the way through thinking “oh lawd, what monstrosity have I borne?” And it turned out okay 😂 This was beautiful- I watched on my tv and made sure to log in on my phone to like the video. I just wanted to say how much you inspire me- I have probably watched every video you’ve made, and I look forward to them every week- I’ve sent them to all of my closest friends, and when I feel a little down I watch them and I feel a little better. You’ve encouraged/ enabled me to believe that one day, just maybe, people might also as enthusiastically want to watch my sewing and craft projects when I finally get off my backside and start my channel! It’s been hard, and a turbulent few weeks for the whole world, but there’s so many who love and support you! Keep it up! Go go go!

[@stephaniebetthauser]

“I want to be surrounded by whimsy.” would excellent for merch. Just sayin’! Also, I’m always blown away by your aht. You aht so good.

[@rosemarylinalool3432]

I want a t-shirt of that phrase

[@stephaniebetthauser]

@@rosemarylinalool3432 ooh, yes. I’d love that on a sticker.

[@lady_hecatec7568]

Rachel: "i hope this wasn't too boring to watch" Me: Gurl.. i could literally watch you paint for 10 hours straight and would have the best/most relaxing time ever while doing so 🤣 So if you're every in a pinch for video ideas (not like a whole ass mural size project persé 😅) Just go sit in your beautiful garden, paint and record 😙👌❤️

[@rj3892]

I agree 100%!! I would watch Rachel painting over most other KZbin videos. Definitely a great idea for weeks when you're in the middle of a big project or don't feel like sewing!

[@drrMonManon]

Yeaaaaah I go through such a stressfull time and I am so gratefull that I can watch rachel and feel better for a moment

[@sabinassketchbook]

Agree 100%!! :D

[@Ashley-cj6dw]

Really... she probably could have streamed the whole damn thing, and I'd be hooked.

[@Fthatidea1]

For what it's worth, you inspire me to create. I'm a long graduated art student who had the creativity yanked out of herself in school. Watching you just have fun and make whatever you want, no matter the experience you have making it, reminds me that I originally sought out art for FUN. Which I forgot years ago. Thanks for continuing to have fun and share with us all the hiccups and mishaps along the way. People (like me) need to see more of that online.

[@bambilover26]

I feel like I can just reach my hand into that mural, and I'll be in the forest. The perspective is amazing!! I'm jealous that you get to look at that every single day. So so so pretty! I am here for aaalllll of the mural content

[@lemonlemonster]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: mrs maksy needs a Patreon. So many people would love to support your creative work that way and might take some of the pressure off. Also the mural came out so lovely!

[@0meAcat1]

And then one day, we will get the most coveted: long form Rachel content.

[@lemonlemonster]

@@0meAcat1 if only we’d be so lucky

[@TheBmweed]

I honestly am LOVING the depth this gives the room? It just looked so odd to see you lean against the wall when it looked like it was so far behind you. I think it's awesome.

[@cordeliaistheone]

Good balance of art, talking etc, stunning result! So excited to see when you finish the rest of the room!

[@LittleMissTotoro]

Painting is such witch craft! I have no idea how you went from green blobs to a beautiful forest! It is stunning!!

[@purpleclove1929]

Earlier it was "Ask a Mortician" and now Rachel!! Thank you for the vids today!!! Watching them to take a break from catching up on the Depp testimony.....

[@0meAcat1]

it's a good day!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Oh? Did Caitlin post? Running over there next!

[@rai1879]

Today is the best!

[@Kelvin5378]

caitlin and rachel posting on the same day...it must be christmas

[@purpleclove1929]

Yay!!!! So glad to see other Caitlin fans here!!! Rachel and Caitlin have such different content, but as people they seem similar to me!!! Fun, quirky, cute.... So, yes, today has been a good day for content!!!!

[@vikingqueen9]

That's fabulous Rachel. You've not only made yourself happy, but everyone as well. Great inspiration indeed! Love your videos.

[@psychedelikchameleon]

I like it. It looks like you could just step through the archway into the shady woods 😍the glints of light through the top leaves in the trees, and the greyer leaves and foreground foliage make it really beautiful

[@ChatsWithChris]

Don’t feel the need to force yourself to talk if you don’t want I would watch a silent version of your videos. It’s just amazing to watch you create.

[@leenone8456]

Yes! A couple of happy mutters over that one bit that turned out well, 😂😍 and just companionable quiet time. Quiet is not silence and that is something a lot of people are looking for. (My tumbler page is full of people inviting you to read, study, paint quietly with them in various places. 😌 Imo there are not nearly enough of them.) Love it💗

[@clarecombey3760]

The whimsy! The unorganised, non-directional nature of large art projects! The conversation updates! The reality of things not always working in the time you want them to! The giggles! Great balance of everything in this post. Loved it. *I had fun here* (as always)

[@samanthapereira3733]

I love watching people who make art in any form do their work. I could have watched this as a live stream! So relaxing. And as inspiring as ever. It's just gorgeous x

[@heathermccormack4142]

I can’t get over how soothing watching you paint a mural is! Please do this again whenever! I watch this all the time! It sounds like you’ve been doubting yourself and your content. For what it’s worth you’re my favorite KZbinr and your content is *chef’s kiss. Stay strong, take breaks, and thank you for all you do!

[@sofiapratto801]

“The nice thing about doing really detailed stuff is that you kind of forget about all the mistakes once you take a step back” I felt personally attacked with this one 😂 but I love it!

[@francesca2427]

*halfway thru the video* rachel: tada! me: WOW A MASTERPIECE! rachel: before i go in and add more detail of course me: wait, there’s more?!?? seriously though the end result was incredible and the whole video was so soothing to watch 💖

[@sparrowteeth]

literally same though, I was like "wow amazing that looks great" and then she's like "okay day two time to make it look good!" oh right of course

[@Kany619]

Lol like a middle of the night informercial “but wait, there’s more!!” 😂

[@mariecherement3834]

Your mural turned out wonderful, Rachel!

[@kg2096]

Not sure I would be getting as far along my artistic journey without your exact flavor of inspiration. I could be experiencing any number of writer's/painter's/sewer's block, watch one of your videos and suddenly feel like I can make anything. Watching someone follow through on a difficult and overwhelming project reinforces my faith in myself to do the same. You help me to keep feeding that crucial part of my soul that needs to express and create. Thank you for your perseverance and all of your beautiful work.

[@rebeccacuthbertson1271]

Came out beautifully Rachel!! Stahhhhp selling yourself short - you've done an absolutely incredible job! And no one will ever be as critical as you are. You freaking killed it!

[@MLEbug]

I hate to offer this suggestion AFTER you've already made the mural, but larger house painting brushes are a great time saver for your flats. ❤️

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Yes, I’m just a few minutes in and I’m willing you to use a bigger brush! Next time… ☺️

[@katiewoodward558]

As someone who used to paint theatrical scenery for a living: can confirm! Bigger brushes are the way to go!

[@briarwoodimp]

Yup. A nice 3" Purdy sash brush will last a lifetime and give you a ton of flexibility and even some fairly fine lines when turned to the side. I did murals for nearly 20 years using 2 of these, which have also done a ton of edge and trim painting, plus sponges and artist brushes that got replaced fairly often. Still have my Purdys, though.

[@Ourgrenni6164]

she's gonna have to do another mural to test your bigger brush theory....and I am here for it

[@kanelipuuro]

Rachel is so talented! I always forget she went to art school and get amazed everytime she paints a frickin masterpiece

[@violetvandusen7173]

*GORGEOUS* Rachel!! And so timely: I have been convinced for decades now that the things I wanted -- such as a cabin in the woods -- were unrealistic and not something that would ever be for me. Now I find myself preparing to move North, to my own cabin in the woods!! Watching you paint another beautiful mural was a cozy celebration for me. I hope you do one in every room of your house. 💜 Then when you're done you can come over and paint one for me.

[@karianne1970]

Rachel: I feel like I’m extra weird this week, so…brace thyself. Me: I feel like that every week,you’re all good. ☺️😂😂

[@RachelleHinrichs]

We're all weird here. We like hanging out with one of us! Thanks for sharing your pretty wall it looks like stepping into the woods!

[@ziyanda_theartist]

That - is - WONDERFUL!!!