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What is this art tool really for? Drawing tips
Stop using the sand block that comes in your drawing kit for this! You're ruining your shading stumps / tortillions! These are great tools for sharpening colored pencil, graphite and charcoal! https://youtu.be/6zy7wODBS7U Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links)...
How to make your work look more realistic
Does your work look flat? Do you have trouble knowing which color to choose in your paintings and drawings? Try this tip to make your work look more three-dimensional and realistic! https://youtu.be/T6wPOWB-7Zg Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Canson Mi-Teintes...
Make your acrylic painting signature look great with this tool!
Is your signature a mess when you try and sign it with paint? Use acrylic painting tip to make your name look perfect! https://youtu.be/OT5bXQ1pW2s Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) I am sponsored by Fredrix canvas. The canvas in this video was supplied to me by...
Using my poor watercolor techniques to paint a Leafy Seadragon
You don't have to have the perfect technique to have fun and paint something beautiful with watercolor! I'm proving that with today's painting! https://youtu.be/rft7HM7L1Yc My Watercolor Supplies: (amazon affiliate links) Schmincke 24 half pan watercolor set...
Fixing your art problems – Rake Brush Issues SOLVED!
I was sent a great video showing the trouble someone was having with her rake brush. Let's see if we can fix these art struggles! https://youtu.be/B-5nVnPaYM4 Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) I am sponsored by Fredrix canvas. The canvas in this video was...
Orangutan in Acrylics – Tips for layering paint
https://youtu.be/TQd-PHWfH-I Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) 24x30" Fredrix Blue Label Ultra Smooth Canvas https://amzn.to/3ykvOE1 (sponsored) Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints http://amzn.to/2qjrVgU Water Well (to clean the brushes) http://amzn.to/2oTlnU7...