Mind. Blown. 3 Ah Hah Painting Epiphanies that Forever Changed my Art + many bonus tips
Rachel Parker Varner Rachel Parker Varner
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 Published On Aug 3, 2024

In this watercolor painting tutorial I will share my best art painting tips including how to prevent the cut out look, how to design a painting, how to use color theory to enhance your painting, and much more! These advanced watercolor techniques are great for experienced and beginner painters alike.

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My favorite supplies(contain affiliate links and I make a small commission when you purchase something):
My favorite shirt to paint in, lounge in, eat out in - it has a built in bra and I LOVE it! https://shrsl.com/41may
Paint Puck - https://bit.ly/3ktdbcl
PAPER
Hippie Crafter Paper - https://tinyurl.com/29tatwcn
140 lb Cold Press Arches Watercolor Paper - https://bit.ly/38CA8r8
Fluid Cold Press Watercolor Paper - (Cheaper Option for paper) - https://bit.ly/39wUVwN
PAINT
M Graham Napthol Red - https://bit.ly/3OPm667
Winsor & Newton Colors... - Burnt Sienna - Cobalt Blue - Ultramarine Blue - Winsor Violet - Green Gold - https://bit.ly/3LvzJFb
Daniel Smith Colors: -DS Lamp Black - DS Holbein Aureolin - Daniel Smith Permanent Green Light - https://bit.ly/3y3FqGF
Wisp brush set - https://amzn.to/2MMbw4A
Silver black velvet brushes - I bought the set of three with the 3/4 oval.
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Asian Sumi Hake Brush Set - https://bit.ly/3OMIWv3
Scrubber Brushes- https://bit.ly/3rXGt7h
Princeton Velvetouch Size 4 Long Round - https://bit.ly/3s1BWRl
Winsor & Newton Masking Fluid - https://bit.ly/3vWq8Rk
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pen in Black https://bit.ly/3vtHrKw
White Gel Pen- https://bit.ly/3s4lfol
Kemper Fluid Writing Pen - https://tinyurl.com/27zzsv8u
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! https://bit.ly/3OMGJ2J
Elmer's Foam Board -. https://bit.ly/3F9v0qv
Pallette - https://bit.ly/3F0DGzk
Micron Archival Pens - Micron archival pens - https://tinyurl.com/4w9yutcs
Dot or Splat Spray Bottles -Stampendous has one at https://bit.ly/3MFyWlj but I haven't tried that one yet. https://www.artacademylive.com/monthl... You have to scroll down and look for 'dot bottles'
https://everettswatercolors.com/art_s... also has dot spray bottles. I think I like these a LITTLE better than the Tom Lynch ones.

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Credit Card sized squeegee - https://amzn.to/3uvV88w
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Epson Surecolor P900 Printer - https://amzn.to/2UoSvFs
Epson Velvet Paper - (paper I use for prints) https://amzn.to/2K3eNKV

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