by Lachri | Jan 20, 2023 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
For years we’ve seen videos (one specifically on youtube with a ton of views) telling us that if you use water to thin your acrylics they will flake off, chip or peel. Is this true? I’m answering this very common question. We all need to be...
by Lachri | Jan 19, 2023 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
This is the full lesson from our Wednesday livestream! Draw a meerkat with me in colored pencil. I’m sharing tips for beginners to colored pencil drawings and showing you how to draw fur the easy way! Reference photo from Unsplash Supplies I will be using...
by Lachri | Jan 14, 2023 | Art tips
A question from the last livestream: “What is something that we are often told as artists that annoys you?” Easy: Don’t compare yourself to other artists. Let me tell you why this is terrible advice! We all need to be reminded “Don’t drink the...
by Lachri | Jan 13, 2023 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
Is it safe to pour your dirty acrylic paint water down the drain? What about rinsing your brushes in the sink? Will that clog the sink? This one step will keep your pipes safe! We all need to be reminded “Don’t drink the paint water” and other fun artist...
by Lachri | Jan 12, 2023 | Art tips, Charcoal
This is the full lesson from our Wednesday livestream! Draw a chickadee with me in charcoal. I’m sharing tips for beginners to charcoal drawings and showing you how to use charcoal powder the easy way! Supplies used (amazon affiliate links) Canson Mi-Teintes...