10 Watercolor Hacks and Art Studio Upgrades You NEED in your life + a Bonus Tip

In this video I'll share 10 brand new hacks and painting studio essentials that will make your arts and or crafts life much better! I'll talk about new tools to create cool painting effects and more!
00:00 Intro
00:23 Remove palette stains easily
00:44 How to fix torn watercolor paper
01:58 Squeegee Trick
03:38 Storage Idea for Art Supplies
04:50 How to create grass or fur textures - a trick from ‪@ArtbyPaulClark‬
06:02 How to get soft edges using masking fluid or frisket
07:45 How to use water for masking
09:04 How to save your feet in the studio
10:30 Brusho Watercolor Tree
11:49 Lamp Black Trick
14:54 How to use the push technique to get enhance fur effects
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My favorite supplies(contain affiliate links and I make a small commission when you purchase something):
Paint Puck - bit.ly/3ktdbcl
PAPER
140 lb Cold Press Arches Watercolor Paper - bit.ly/38CA8r8
Fluid Cold Press Watercolor Paper - (Cheaper Option for paper) - bit.ly/39wUVwN
PAINT
M Graham Napthol Red - bit.ly/3OPm667
Winsor & Newton Colors... - Burnt Sienna - Cobalt Blue - Ultramarine Blue - Winsor Violet - Green Gold - bit.ly/3LvzJFb
Daniel Smith Colors: -DS Lamp Black - DS Holbein Aureolin - Daniel Smith Permanent Green Light - bit.ly/3y3FqGF
Wisp brush set - amzn.to/2MMbw4A
Silver black velvet brushes - I bought the set of three with the 3/4 oval.
bit.ly/3F00wHi
Asian Sumi Hake Brush Set - bit.ly/3OMIWv3
Scrubber Brushes- bit.ly/3rXGt7h
Princeton Velvetouch Size 4 Long Round - bit.ly/3s1BWRl
Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid - bit.ly/3vWq8Rk
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen in Black bit.ly/3vtHrKw
White Gel Pen- bit.ly/3s4lfol
I've also been using Holbein Soft Tape from Holbein. I have found if I leave this tape on my paper too long, it leave sticky residue. Otherwise, I LOVE it! bit.ly/3OMGJ2J
Elmer's Foam Board -. bit.ly/3F9v0qv
Pallette - bit.ly/3F0DGzk
Dot or Splat Spray Bottles -Stampendous has one at bit.ly/3MFyWlj but I haven't tried that one yet. www.artacademylive.com/monthl... You have to scroll down and look for 'dot bottles'
everettswatercolors.com/art_s... also has dot spray bottles. I think I like these a LITTLE better than the Tom Lynch ones.
Makeup Organizer I use to store art supplies - amzn.to/3cnam9D
Storage Bench for Art Supplies - amzn.to/32IJCdU
Gel Floor Mat amzn.to/3wyIF5X
5 inch Squeegee - amzn.to/2RjVzEE
Credit Card sized squeegee - amzn.to/3uvV88w
Samsung Galaxy - I use a Galaxy to film most of my videos! amzn.to/2IBXL5Y
SanDisk Storage for all my footage! amzn.to/3tZUYpe
Epson Surecolor P900 Printer - amzn.to/2UoSvFs
Epson Velvet Paper - (paper I use for prints) amzn.to/2K3eNKV
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[@Meticularius]

4/13/2021 USA Grandpa Bill: Rachel, one never knows what one will find when clicking on a video. I'm 73 years old and have made you an honorary granddaughter as the result of your forthright joy and presentation of watercolor. (Don't worry; I won't be a nuisance or creep.). These "hacks" you've shared with your joy of discovery are truly useful and I appreciate them. Thank you for being on KZbin and sharing your love and life. You're about the kindest, most normal person I've found on KZbin. In my world, the joy of discovery and creation is the reward for my interest and sometimes painstaking drudgery in the 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Your high quality of technical prowess is a fine standard for learning the craft, the art.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Wow, this is the best comment I've gotten in a long time. Thank you so much and it really does mean a lot to me. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@billiejackson]

How sweet!

[@marnamorgan6501]

Well, Aren’t you delightful and goofy 😁 and helpful and fun! Thanks Rachel!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha definitely do not take myself too seriously

[@pragya1833]

It's really sweet of you to give credit for every tip.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I try to keep track of where I get info : )

[@velvetbees]

@@rachelsstudiodotcom I have a spray bottle I bought about 15 years ago from Stampendous. It is a spray splatter applicator. Stampendous is still in business. I have never used it for artwork. But you might look into their products. They still make spray splatter applicator bottles. You can find them on Amazon. Hope that helps you. Update: Jerry's Artarama website has a Holbein spray bottle for watercolors. It may not be the dot bottle, but you can see if it is.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

@@velvetbees oh cool! They still have it! I also found out that Tom Lynch now sells the bottles on his website so I just bought a bunch of those and will be doing a full feature on them in my next hack video : )

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

@@velvetbees I just ordered some Holbein bottles so we'll see! I got my Tom Lynch bottles and they work well, but my old Holbein sprayers are SO perfect.

[@melvinrowan9892]

you probably dont give a shit but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!

[@carolnelson9700]

I love your sense of humor, you are fun and thanks for sharing your talent. Carol

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@pw4075]

I use Brusho and have found that a push pin inserted in the middle lid gives me more control when I sprinkle it on a piece and then I just pop the pin back into the lid to store it. Love these hacks especially the olive oil hack!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Great idea re the push pin - thank you for commenting!

[@anni50ful]

I found coloured pins in the top corresponding with the brusho colour really helps, the olive oil hack is genius, thank you ☺ 🇬🇧

[@suemagee3940]

Yes, works great, I love brush o!

[@sharonla8071]

Re Gel Pro - It is great to see you supporting this Texas company. They have donated gel mats for Covid testing sites so workers do not have to stand on concrete all day. As someone with experience standing on concrete for many hours, I can assure you this is very hard on your back so a Gel Pro mat would be a godsend. They also produced face shields which they sold for less than cost and only to people who really needed them (i.e. not those wanting to profit from buying them). I live in Canada but after I heard about their donations, I bought a mat to support them and I absolutely love it. I also really enjoyed this tutorial. I'll try your Patreon next month.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Oh I didn't know! That's really interesting. They sound like really great people. Their mats are wonderful.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

They have a great little youtube channel by the way

[@theresaavery4670]

Lamp black, never heard of the fuzzy factor. Thanks for these! I just love you!

[@windylibby3515]

I absolutely love your quirky little tidbits!! Thank you for not editing them out!!! 🥰

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha I'm so glad!

[@michelleashley8839]

Oh my gosh!! Stumbled onto this video...you are ADORABLE Rachel and very helpful hints!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad you think so!

[@dmcdaniel2009]

AWESOME HACKS !!! THANK YOU RACHEL !!!

[@jspohl]

Thank you Sadie! 🐣✨

[@aliciashackley5830]

Rachel I’ve told you before that you are the loveliest young woman. And I’m sticking to it. 🥰I do enjoy you and appreciate all your great tips. As always thx very much for sharing you wonderful talent and watercolor knowledge. 🥰💕🐶💕😷🥰

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Its truly a pleasure and I learn so much from my subscribers too!

[@inekev.d.heijden3393]

Rachel, I subscribed to Your channel immediately . You’re such a lovely young woman to watch and al the tips you give are really priceless thank you for brightening up my day ❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad you're enjoying everything. I'm feverishly working on Hacks III

[@inesucrvenom]

In last several weeks I've watched bunch of 'hack' or 'tricks' or 'tips' videos, but none of them showed such plethora of ideas in one place. At least 5 I haven't seen before. And many videos are much younger than yours. So yeah, I hope YT algorithm will push this one further up, it's to worthy!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you. Did you see my other hacks videos too?

[@donnamanion9334]

Thank you, Rachel, for delivering so much interesting and instructive watercolor information in such a joyful and excited-about-learning way!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@barbhayes5613]

Just put Daniel Smith Lamp Black in my online shopping cart. I've tried to get that furry effect - had no idea I just needed a different paint. Cheers!

[@boubella11]

Me,too! And some brusho!

[@salesuzi]

Rachel one of your paintings behind you is of the house I grew up in

[@MiniMu-2008]

I really enjoy your videos. I have to pause them because I take notes on your content. I’ve learned so much from you.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I appreciate that!

[@amandapirot1022]

Excellent. Love the olive oil cleaning hack and lamp black paint.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm in love with lamp black! Thanks for stopping by my channel Amanda! Be sure to check out my other hack videos.

[@lesliejones4514]

So many great hacks!! Love the bloopers. You're adorable Rachel. Keep it up!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!!

[@suntan8573]

Movie makers need you and your creativity.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@rebeccapage4411]

Fun video! Thanks so much. It's amazing how sometimes the hacks are the little difference between good and 😎

[@bessiesegal5885]

A very valuable video, thanks, Rachel. You are hilarious...but NOT in an annoying way - phew!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Oh thank you!

[@rebeccashaw957]

Just so fabulous, I can't even tell you how great you are.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That's so kind of you to say!!

[@liviariviello9474]

Bella, simpatica e bravissima!! Grazie per tutti questi indispensabili consigli!! Sei speciale!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@dorothyeileen]

Your bloopers are the best!

[@StephanieCorralArt]

I have a fishing tackle box too for my paint tubes, I agree that it needs to go! But I did spray paint it with gold paint to hide the olive green top 🤣

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That's a great idea!!!

[@irinalebedeva2337]

It was great watching your studio and lessons. Love it!

[@2023pettales]

Great hacks Rachel! I love your art and your fun personality.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@trish1anne]

I love your personality and your tips.

[@Julie-vy3oz]

You are so fun and these were great tips! Thank you for sharing!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@robbielu22]

Thank you for these tips there some I had not heard of.

[@teresajordao6634]

Thanks for sharing this Hacks and for the advice and tricks you use in watercolor!🖌💗

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marciayoung8208]

I love your hacks and bloopers! Awesome!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@maryph100]

You’re so entertaining and I’ve learned so much thank you . I’m just beginning with watercolors

[@gosiaplummer4794]

Omg! I was mentioned!!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Heehee yes I appreciated your suggestion! Sorry I didn't know how to say your first name.

[@aeli999]

Your sweet fur baby is so beautiful. She deserves to have lots of portraits done.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I've probably painted her over 20 times! Because she insists ; )

[@aeli999]

@@rachelsstudiodotcom She is the purrfect model. :)

[@crystalheart9]

Great ideas here thanks so much! I've been looking for a better storage for my paints which I have in a plastic shoe box now. The makeup storage bin is one I haven't looked at and will have to check it out. Loved your little one and of course beautiful Sadie the perfect cat painting model.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you! I've really enjoyed my Sorbus. It's the perfect size for my desk too.

[@brandytaylor1986.]

Such a pretty kittty a floofy black kitty cute 🥰

[@jotelle8819]

Thank you for sharing these! I'd not known any of the hacks, will defintely try some in the future :)

[@kellysartthrob]

These are not the same old same old hacks! Thank you so much for sharing these.❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I try to show unique things : )

[@kellysartthrob]

@@rachelsstudiodotcom good! I just subscribed and I'm checking out your content. I'm stuck on a plateau on my watercolor, so I am very happy I found your channel. 🙂

[@sweetkorn.]

It's going to be an educational video! Looking forward to the premiere😊❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you! Come say hi : )

[@shaustin22]

Gotta get some DS lamp black for this technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@NYtalk60]

Thank. I appreciate your tips and humor!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thanks for watching!

[@elvishmyst]

I wish I could paint those horses so beautiful

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

💗💗💗🎨💗💗💗

[@lorrainepichard3493]

cheerful approach, very helpful, good start to my day!

[@barbaramilbradt2188]

Love this video. And your adorable son!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@christinewilde110]

I'm loving your channel....Thank you! X

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You are so welcome!

[@PureXLR8tion]

Thank you so much for all your great hacks especially the one about Daniel Smith Lamp Black!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@VixSy333]

Awesome!!! Your channel is so fresh, and I love your energy. You feel familiar to me, I resonate. Thank you for your tips and tricks, I will be binge watching you starting now. Paint on!!!❤

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much and be sure to come say hi again!

[@watercolorwithbodorka3464]

You are sooo nice to me! Thanks so much.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You deserve it! You helped me a lot!

[@jojoquinn2]

Love it! Thanks for the humor at the end, you're my kind of person!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha I'm glad to hear that!

[@mariannebrearleylove3936]

Fabulously natural love your sharing of techniques merci merci x

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tracyvandish2759]

I’m so happy to have just discovered you!!! Can’t wait to try your techniques!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yay! Thank you!

[@aartadventure]

Some of the best watercolour hacks I've stumbled upon. Great video. Thank you!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@alicejanetstarkey661]

You are entertaining to say the least This is my first encounter with one of your videos. I found it was jammed packed with fantastic tips....my head is spinning.....I loved every minute, and gad I took notes! Thank you ...thank you.....thank you!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure! I try to be a little ridiculous for the sake of everyone's entertainment - we need the levity these days!!!

[@genevieve_martinez]

Love all of this, thank you so much for providing such valuable content!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@lynnbieniek219]

Love ask of your hacks! You are so fun to watch, thank you for sharing.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You are so welcome!

[@rosailiaa]

Wow! Thanks for this video! These are helpful tips. :)

[@adrianajusti]

Great!! Thank you so much!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@margueritetaitano2870]

Love your work and personality

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I appreciate that!

[@suzanneboily5224]

So so much fun to watch! Thanks for sharing! 🥂🧡

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rebeccawong1]

Love all the hacks 🙏🏻

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@r.r.5215]

I really love your videos, your beautiful child and your cat!! Thank you so much!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Great hacks, thank you !😊 -love your bloopers too 💜

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you like them!

[@kellylaher7512]

Commenting to lift you up! Your hacks were super original! Loved all of them!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much!

[@maeveb9316]

Such great hacks. Thank you!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@Jenny-yl2hw]

Thank you for the great tips..

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@jessicaosfamily]

You crack me up. Love your bloopers. 😂

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you : )

[@ewaslatter4751]

Love your tips but most of all love your bloopers. Always watch it till the end, keep blooping

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you!

[@bernadetteharvey3479]

Absolutely love all of these great hacks! Especially love your humor and Kitty Sadie!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much! Thank you for joining my Patreon!

[@76monikaW]

This was so good!!

[@helenduplessis9820]

Loved it! Thanks for sharing! 🥰🥰🥰

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad to hear that! I honestly thought this video would flop and I worked so hard on it : )

[@apavia100]

super awesome

[@barbiemathis1605]

This is SOOOOOOO Good!!!!! I'm totally sharing this everywhere!!!!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you friend!

[@lorraineswack6256]

Loved the hacks!! Thanks so much!!!❤

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@beverlygill6403]

Thanks so much!!!!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You're welcome!

[@annieg246]

Oh how I love you. Lol great tips. Great painting and you are hilarious! Bravo.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you - if I take myself too seriously I just embarrass myself lol

[@eaparker2001]

OMG I love the end. I was rolling.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Heehee glad you like it : )

[@anitacobb9698]

I've seen your stuff on Pinetrest and FELL IN LOVE WITH THE BIG FLUFFIES!!! Thank you for these hacks! Going to have to give that Brusho a try too! Thanks for the videos! I am going to sign off now and go binge on your stuff!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Wow that’s some great new hacks! I am going to have to give some of them a try. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

You are so welcome!

[@Feewonderful]

Love ye! Crazy girl... thanks for all your tips, btw love Bodorka!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Haha, thank you - love her too!

[@kerstinreinhardt7395]

I love the Trick with the spoon!!!!!Saved my latest spoiled painting...and will try the black Lamp ..love to paint animals..Thank you!!!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Yay that's so cool!

[@terrihayes9411]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been looking for those type of sprayers! 💛

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Did you find the link to Tom Lynch's little online shop?

[@terrihayes9411]

@@rachelsstudiodotcom yes!!

[@dianelindemann-msa690]

Thank you for all your tips ❤️

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure!

[@alicepretty7785]

Black! - gaaaaa! Chucked all my blacks in the bin(!) xx

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Ack!

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

I love your spunky enthusiastic attitude and your generous spirit and, as always, your very lovely work! ❤️💯

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Thank you so much 💗💗💗

[@DawnaSmithakaCooper]

you have the best personality

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That's so kind of you : )

[@nachis3]

You’re a blessing.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That's so sweet!

[@corasantos4872]

Love your class on the 10 hacks. Also enjoyed the beautiful cat.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lyndajoyce6243]

You are wonder! Love your channel so much!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

That is so kind of you to say!

[@stefnedupreez8072]

I enjoy your KZbins like in CRAZY! Thank you!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoy them!!

[@LoriJMarshall]

You are so fun!! YAY 😁

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

😊 thank you

[@alf6165]

Funny entertaining and knowledgeable yay!

[@lync3522]

Cool squeegee-waterfall!

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Oooooh yes! I WISH KZbin had a place you could post response pictures because I'd love to see if you did a squeegee waterfall!

[@katiekarakondis3348]

VERY NICE VIDEO, ESPECIALLY THE LAST SHOT WITH YOUR CAT.

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juneservant34]

Thanks for the tips and the good chuckle:-)

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rosemarycarley2948]

I am just detting started in watercolours so thankyou

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

My pleasure - there's lots to learn : )

[@eddiegonzalez2214]

thanks for tips ... ill watch more of your videos

[@rachelsstudiodotcom]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@fab423]

Lovely hacks thanks 😊