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

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  • Опубликовано: 21 апр 2022
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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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  • @GinnyDi
    @GinnyDi 2 года назад +1698

    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
      @janinebean4276 2 года назад +31

      Also dramatic glam makeup, VERY trust the process.

  • @florencebastien2162
    @florencebastien2162 2 года назад +4802

    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
      @AA-hy6nb 2 года назад +27

      My sentiments exactly!

    • @mew8
      @mew8 2 года назад +58

      one for each season!!

    • @EmilyNKennard
      @EmilyNKennard 2 года назад +10

      Wise words! 👏🏻

    • @moonsong299
      @moonsong299 2 года назад +22

      Otherwise known as my dream life

    • @katyjohnsonsiedentopp4485
      @katyjohnsonsiedentopp4485 2 года назад +28

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

  • @Abbey-vm1gn
    @Abbey-vm1gn 2 года назад +941

    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
      @noaccount2494 2 года назад +58

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

    • @Abbey-vm1gn
      @Abbey-vm1gn 2 года назад +53

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

    • @littlemzrainbowz98
      @littlemzrainbowz98 2 года назад +50

      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
      @Abbey-vm1gn 2 года назад +8

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

    • @teresaellis7062
      @teresaellis7062 2 года назад +11

      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.

  • @WayToVibe
    @WayToVibe 2 года назад +387

    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
      @katattack907 4 месяца назад +1

      The only way out is through!

    • @WayToVibe
      @WayToVibe 4 месяца назад

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

  • @shekinahgonzalez3904
    @shekinahgonzalez3904 2 года назад +3872

    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
      @sarahbeth124 2 года назад +109

      LOTR inspired office mural 🤞🤞

    • @VirgoLunaKnight
      @VirgoLunaKnight 2 года назад +16

      Office mural ...office mural 🤭

    • @teresat5496
      @teresat5496 2 года назад +9

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

    • @phoenixliv
      @phoenixliv 2 года назад +6

      The room with the Tudor wall “wood”?

    • @ViridisArborem
      @ViridisArborem 2 года назад +14

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

  • @kimorourke9988
    @kimorourke9988 2 года назад +1170

    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
      @0meAcat1 2 года назад +6

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

    • @lizap16
      @lizap16 2 года назад +17

      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
      @toneluy8343 2 года назад +12

      @@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
      @khills 2 года назад +6

      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.
      @kpacubo. 2 года назад +2

      we love a chaos witch

  • @ClassicallyCatastrophic
    @ClassicallyCatastrophic 2 года назад +489

    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”.

  • @skittykay
    @skittykay 2 года назад +172

    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
      @misterpitters 2 года назад +9

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

  • @AA-hy6nb
    @AA-hy6nb 2 года назад +740

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

    • @healinggrounds19
      @healinggrounds19 2 года назад +10

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

  • @tsukino88
    @tsukino88 2 года назад +2351

    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?

  • @MissMisnomer_
    @MissMisnomer_ 2 года назад +498

    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
      @wifeofsauron1658 Год назад +4

      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
      @TeknuAddict Год назад +1

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

  • @DoraG99
    @DoraG99 2 года назад +120

    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! 🥰

  • @RosalieJordan
    @RosalieJordan 2 года назад +587

    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
      @crystal.matter 2 года назад +2

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

    • @kaysekruschke744
      @kaysekruschke744 2 года назад +16

      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
      @AmeliaBell28 2 года назад +6

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

    • @azrani2023
      @azrani2023 3 месяца назад

      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 😂😂

  • @TICKLEMEPINK451
    @TICKLEMEPINK451 2 года назад +100

    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
      @tarar6926 Год назад +5

      Oooo nice tip!

    • @Seimonster27
      @Seimonster27 Год назад +24

      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.

  • @royhampton3
    @royhampton3 2 года назад +134

    "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
      @wifeofsauron1658 Год назад +2

      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. 😂

  • @carolinehershey5500
    @carolinehershey5500 2 года назад +398

    "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

  • @monicawilsonnn
    @monicawilsonnn 2 года назад +690

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

  • @lensman67
    @lensman67 2 года назад +74

    "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! 😀

  • @motherroshiya
    @motherroshiya 2 года назад +94

    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
      @ThatsJustPeachy1871 2 года назад

      Yes!!!!😂

    • @Bellinha2812
      @Bellinha2812 2 года назад +1

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

    • @KristenK78
      @KristenK78 2 года назад

      Not just you!

    • @elenachristian9860
      @elenachristian9860 Год назад +1

      I immediately thought--Romantic painting!

  • @regisforgo4000
    @regisforgo4000 2 года назад +340

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

  • @paigeonpurpose
    @paigeonpurpose 2 года назад +317

    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.

  • @Mush-Shroomy
    @Mush-Shroomy 2 года назад +38

    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 🤷

  • @Whitney_Sews
    @Whitney_Sews 2 года назад +87

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @carrie9716
    @carrie9716 2 года назад +594

    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
      @Sleipnirseight 2 года назад +7

      SAME!!!

    • @okayheykae
      @okayheykae 2 года назад +5

      Same!!

    • @Laura-it2zb
      @Laura-it2zb 2 года назад +10

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

  • @ksiberine
    @ksiberine 2 года назад +549

    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
      @basilwyrm 2 года назад +12

      Well she did go to art school!

    • @sarahhavillamelooliveira5825
      @sarahhavillamelooliveira5825 2 года назад +9

      Her standarts are just higher

    • @JadeStrawberry
      @JadeStrawberry 2 года назад +5

      Is casual talent like casual armour?

    • @reniluu9715
      @reniluu9715 2 года назад +2

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

    • @basilwyrm
      @basilwyrm 2 года назад +1

      @@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

  • @celiablanchard9060
    @celiablanchard9060 2 года назад +23

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

  • @daniellenorwood2720
    @daniellenorwood2720 Год назад +16

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

  • @tessawidenhofer
    @tessawidenhofer 2 года назад +756

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

    • @alexiscarlton1355
      @alexiscarlton1355 2 года назад +3

      Totally :D

    • @amandajaneh
      @amandajaneh 2 года назад +3

      Yes!!

    • @kalamathes7857
      @kalamathes7857 2 года назад +2

      Seriously. Me.

    • @LadyAhro
      @LadyAhro 2 года назад +8

      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
      @karengerber8390 2 года назад +1

      Me, too.

  • @TheGlamourGhoul
    @TheGlamourGhoul 2 года назад +609

    "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.

  • @kells3932
    @kells3932 2 года назад +11

    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

  • @AngelavengerL
    @AngelavengerL 2 года назад +7

    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!!!

  • @foreverjynxed
    @foreverjynxed 2 года назад +302

    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
      @louisa1878 2 года назад +1

      Same!

    • @SheenaPower05
      @SheenaPower05 2 года назад +3

      Same ive watched it a million times

    • @MickeyGirl518
      @MickeyGirl518 2 года назад +2

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

  • @amysrp5531
    @amysrp5531 2 года назад +407

    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!

  • @christinat5934
    @christinat5934 2 года назад +11

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

  • @LadyInWaking
    @LadyInWaking Год назад +1

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

  • @kahvikamu
    @kahvikamu 2 года назад +445

    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 ❤

  • @LovesTheBeatles94
    @LovesTheBeatles94 2 года назад +170

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

  • @ifinditamazing
    @ifinditamazing 2 года назад +239

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

  • @tinamarinelli4325
    @tinamarinelli4325 11 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @gothicbunny9955
    @gothicbunny9955 2 года назад +12

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

  • @lesleyyoung5730
    @lesleyyoung5730 2 года назад +285

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

  • @anonymousperson4214
    @anonymousperson4214 2 года назад +135

    "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"

  • @brilliantsims4355
    @brilliantsims4355 2 года назад +12

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

  • @jeanettajanca5831
    @jeanettajanca5831 2 года назад +1

    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

  • @ravenspeaks5957
    @ravenspeaks5957 2 года назад +475

    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
      @johnnysgirllovesvintage213 2 года назад +7

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

    • @ninachauve-souris3298
      @ninachauve-souris3298 2 года назад +4

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

    • @Laura-it2zb
      @Laura-it2zb 2 года назад +2

      Our own inner dialogues being given voice by Rachel.

    • @tsukino88
      @tsukino88 2 года назад +3

      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

  • @cognitivebelligerence
    @cognitivebelligerence 2 года назад +198

    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!

  • @liadanducky
    @liadanducky 2 года назад +7

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

  • @BodaciousBeverly
    @BodaciousBeverly 2 года назад +8

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

  • @noahspeaker1455
    @noahspeaker1455 2 года назад +157

    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
      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 2 года назад +1

      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
      @jenasorbera6707 2 года назад +1

      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

  • @wolfco47
    @wolfco47 2 года назад +130

    "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
    @annyoung3313 Год назад +2

    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!!

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 2 года назад

    When my daughter was little , about 7...
    We were in the middle of a crazy cold winter ... my daughter cried because she wanted to see flowers ... we went and bought all the pretty colors she wanted and all along the stairs going up to the bedrooms she painted grass about 4 inches high ... the next week she painted stems , then all kinds of flowers... when she didn't want to go to bed , we would crawl up the steps as she said goodnight to all the flowers by name... when we were going to sell the house , the realtor said " cover that up " , l told her no and the story... she retold the story to anyone who asked about the flowers . We sold the house to a family with a 3 a 5 year old girl and the wife was carrying girl # 3... l think the artv sold the home...
    No way you could have known this , but thank you. You rekindle great memories
    without knowing how wonderful you are.
    Looking forward to your next post.

  • @ellisaclumpner2858
    @ellisaclumpner2858 2 года назад +168

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

  • @Nanenna
    @Nanenna 2 года назад +353

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

  • @veronika7072
    @veronika7072 2 года назад +1

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

  • @rileygracepoe5770
    @rileygracepoe5770 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @HolandaChiquita
    @HolandaChiquita 2 года назад +86

    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
      @kabhikhushee 2 года назад +3

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

  • @magbiblue7045
    @magbiblue7045 2 года назад +113

    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
      @karengerber8390 2 года назад +8

      Wow!
      I love that you celebrate your experiences!

  • @Mrs.robinson
    @Mrs.robinson Год назад +6

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

  • @medicwebber3037
    @medicwebber3037 2 года назад

    "...too boring."..😲 _are you KIDDING?!?!?_
    Ms. Rachel Maksy, _nothing_ you do is boring!!
    And I give you serious props for having the guts to do something I've been thinking about doing for 12 years and haven't had the courage to try. Serious applause.
    P.S. I'm from CT, and we are ONLY NOW, 4/25/22, seeing leaves on only 50% of the trees down here. Tis BUuullllllsh*t. So, yeah, perfect mural to make up for this ICEBOX of a Spring.

  • @SadbhW
    @SadbhW 2 года назад +167

    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
      @Oceansong2008 2 года назад +22

      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
      @PromisedJubilee 2 года назад +31

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

    • @unouni2548
      @unouni2548 2 года назад +30

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

    • @Clouderin
      @Clouderin 2 года назад +3

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

    • @katebeemakes
      @katebeemakes 2 года назад +5

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

  • @ireneanderson7699
    @ireneanderson7699 2 года назад +82

    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
      @karengerber8390 2 года назад +2

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

  • @joannap8769
    @joannap8769 Год назад +1

    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 😁😁😁

  • @ablondundine8974
    @ablondundine8974 2 года назад

    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.

  • @PricklyAlpaca
    @PricklyAlpaca 2 года назад +470

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

    • @alfredopasta218
      @alfredopasta218 2 года назад +6

      But also wants Rachel to come paint it for me

    • @cookieraver52
      @cookieraver52 2 года назад +3

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

    • @rainbowXpersonality
      @rainbowXpersonality 2 года назад +1

      Do iiiiiiiit

    • @LePezzy66
      @LePezzy66 2 года назад

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

  • @laurawestenra
    @laurawestenra 2 года назад +84

    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
      @boothgoodies6348 2 года назад +9

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

  • @HumanCatfoodDispenser
    @HumanCatfoodDispenser 2 года назад +1

    that final outfit with the mural just screams old-fashioned explorer to me :)

  • @psychedelikchameleon
    @psychedelikchameleon 2 года назад

    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

  • @Whatsleamaking
    @Whatsleamaking 2 года назад +80

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

  • @oliviamainardi9321
    @oliviamainardi9321 2 года назад +148

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

    • @myladycasagrande863
      @myladycasagrande863 2 года назад +4

      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
      @jamiek8123 2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/gmplogHAii4/видео.html motivation!

    • @paulakakin1925
      @paulakakin1925 2 года назад +5

      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
      @ashleya3236 2 года назад

      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!

  • @theodoesthings
    @theodoesthings 2 года назад +1

    "are you a grown adult who lives in utter chaos?" in the exact moment I reached over the dirty dishes on my desk to get to my moisturizer and ended up dropping it and knocking my glasses off the desk in the process.... yes

  • @kano5990
    @kano5990 2 года назад

    "I want it to look nice... immediately"
    you speak to my perfectionist soul

  • @makesometime
    @makesometime 2 года назад +94

    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
      @auntkaz815 2 года назад +2

      I know, right?!!!

    • @mrscb5303
      @mrscb5303 2 года назад +1

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

  • @stephaniebetthauser
    @stephaniebetthauser 2 года назад +141

    “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.

  • @banana_pie_101
    @banana_pie_101 2 года назад +5

    Oooooh! I got to see the actual woodland Glen irl at the SAAM in WA DC! I loved it so much I painted a ceiling tile for my art classroom where it still resides to this day!!
    Edit: I did it in oil, and I put a crap ton of texture, and it looks absolutely amazing I am do proud of it. It's my greatest painting achievement

  • @mosart7025
    @mosart7025 2 года назад

    Another tip: Get some white wall/latex paint and a bunch of containers with lids. You can use your "garbage" paint to tint the latex, for your lighter shades. And shake up the garbage paint really well, or take it back. It shouldn't be that runny!

  • @annabremauntz6214
    @annabremauntz6214 2 года назад +136

    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

  • @lemonlemonster
    @lemonlemonster 2 года назад +47

    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
      @0meAcat1 2 года назад +6

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

    • @lemonlemonster
      @lemonlemonster 2 года назад +2

      @@0meAcat1 if only we’d be so lucky

  • @Batsforscreaming
    @Batsforscreaming 2 года назад +1

    You should do a mural wher it’s raining that would look so pretty your art is so pretty UR so pretty omg I wish I was that talented this is so cool

  • @katehurstfamilyhistory
    @katehurstfamilyhistory 2 года назад

    I've just spent a fortnight (on and off) painting a scene with a LOT of trees in, and I thought I'd finished it on Sunday, but I still don't really like the grass and the bushes in the foreground. Now I've watched this, and I've suddenly worked out why - not enough yellow in the green paint for the grass, and the bushes are just too "neat" for a cottage garden. So thank you so much for this; it's just made my painting make sense!

  • @lady_hecatec7568
    @lady_hecatec7568 2 года назад +326

    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
      @rj3892 2 года назад +7

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

    • @drrMonManon
      @drrMonManon 2 года назад +5

      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
      @sabinassketchbook 2 года назад +1

      Agree 100%!! :D

    • @Ashley-cj6dw
      @Ashley-cj6dw 2 года назад +4

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

  • @BlackParade727
    @BlackParade727 2 года назад +101

    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!

  • @mariecherement3834
    @mariecherement3834 24 дня назад +1

    Your mural turned out wonderful, Rachel!

  • @AmPlant
    @AmPlant 2 года назад

    Rachel, thank you so much for your take on adulting. It's really motivating and encouraging to see someone openly going "I'm an adult and I own this house, I do what I want with it" because it encourages me to make similar bold, fun choices with my own fashion and living space. I think my version of Victorian Wall Murals Everywhere is going to be faux flowers intertwined with fairy lights in every. single. room. Closets included

  • @TheBmweed
    @TheBmweed 2 года назад +36

    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.

  • @purpleclove1929
    @purpleclove1929 2 года назад +130

    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
      @0meAcat1 2 года назад +7

      it's a good day!

    • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
      @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 2 года назад +20

      Oh? Did Caitlin post? Running over there next!

    • @rai1879
      @rai1879 2 года назад +6

      Today is the best!

    • @Kelvin5378
      @Kelvin5378 2 года назад +17

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

    • @purpleclove1929
      @purpleclove1929 2 года назад +16

      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!!!!

  • @lavenderchai4612
    @lavenderchai4612 2 года назад +3

    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!!!

  • @pumpkinpoolrat
    @pumpkinpoolrat 2 года назад

    it looks so magical

  • @ChatsWithChris
    @ChatsWithChris 2 года назад +130

    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
      @leenone8456 2 года назад +1

      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💗

  • @MLEbug
    @MLEbug 2 года назад +83

    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
      @DreamingCatStudio 2 года назад +8

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

    • @katiewoodward558
      @katiewoodward558 2 года назад +12

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

    • @briarwoodimp
      @briarwoodimp 2 года назад +4

      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.

    • @sarahshaw6164
      @sarahshaw6164 2 года назад +2

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

  • @britstix90
    @britstix90 2 года назад

    It's nice to see other people having the dreaded existential art crisis before starting anything creative - the dread that it'll look like hot garbage is real. But your creative brain is like I NEED TO DO THIS TO RELIEVE STRESS! And I'm like BUT I CANNOT DEAL WITH THIS STRESS! As always, though, your wall looks absolutely wonderful! Well done and I'm so happy you pushed through and did it

  • @madelinegates6027
    @madelinegates6027 Год назад +1

    It's so pretty!!!!! It was super amazing to see you create this!

  • @TaylorVic
    @TaylorVic 2 года назад +18

    Growing up, my aunt would paint murals in people's homes and she painted them in my childhood home. They were beautiful and watching you paint yours just reminds me of being in awe of her. Can't wait to see you do next! Maybe an ocean scene with mountains and cliffs.

  • @sofiapratto801
    @sofiapratto801 2 года назад +63

    “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!

  • @ArtsyMario
    @ArtsyMario 2 года назад +3

    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. :)

  • @bieuxyongson
    @bieuxyongson 2 года назад

    I always love watching your creative process, especially on your wall murals. I loved how beautiful this came out.

  • @clarecombey3760
    @clarecombey3760 2 года назад +27

    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)

  • @karianne1970
    @karianne1970 2 года назад +76

    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
      @RachelleHinrichs 2 года назад +2

      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
      @ziyanda_theartist 2 года назад +1

      That - is - WONDERFUL!!!

  • @artikapoor1209
    @artikapoor1209 2 года назад

    Obsessseed with how gorgeous this ended up being! Can’t wait to see what the next mural will be!!

  • @melissaandreag
    @melissaandreag 2 года назад

    It’s so beautiful! 😍