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Inktense Painting Tips
I'm sharing tips for painting a dolphin in space with Inktense. These tips, tricks and techniques will be great for beginners learning to paint with inktense. This is water soluble ink, not watercolor. https://youtu.be/ceiNtZZkdVE Check out George - CoralFish12G on...
Warning Artists!! Don’t Get Scammed!
Scammers are EVERYWHERE! Here are some real examples of scammers trying to get me to give them gift cards and photos. I'm showing you how to catch them in their lie and see the red flags!! https://youtu.be/EcthtcfvPOA Be my friend on MeWe mewe.com/i/lachri
How to Paint Easy Northern Lights in Acrylics
This is the easiest way to paint the best northern lights! Perfect for beginners! I'm also sharing my April garden updates at the end of the video! https://youtu.be/ymEb9mEoWtw Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) 8x10" Fredrix Nature Core Paint Board(sponsored)...
Drawing a Bunny in Charcoal
Charcoal is a great medium to practice your values! This bunny is here just in time for Easter to show you a few tips! https://youtu.be/7eb4QpjBDoE Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Canson Mi-Teintes Grey https://amzn.to/3kTBs9C Generals White Charcoal Pencils...
Why Facebook Disabled My Account – Now What?!
Facebook disabled my account. You will LOVE what they did this for. If it happened to me, it can happen to you too. This has just proved what I've been saying for years. DO NOT DEPEND ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONTACT YOUR CUSTOMERS!!! https://youtu.be/HzJ8YWqprrk Thursday...
The best light for painting and drawing
I'm sharing the lamp I've been using for my easel when I paint or draw for the past 4 years. I bought this lamp myself, this isn't a sponsored video, just me sharing an art supply item that I love. Daylight Duo clamp-on Lamp for your easel or table (amazon affiliate...
Acrylic Painting Tips – Wet Fur
I'm sharing acrylic painting tips for painting realistic wet fur! I'm painting an otter but these same tips would apply to painting dogs, cats or most other furry critters too. I am sponsored by Fredrix canvas. The canvas in this video was supplied to me by them....
How I spend time when I’m not Painting
What do I do when I'm not painting, drawing or making videos? I play with plants and take care of my animals! Today I'm sharing some new additions to my studio and my new red eyed tree frogs! I often say I'm quite boring, today I'm proving just that!!...
Derwent Chromaflow Colored Pencil Review
Are these new Chromaflow Colored pencils from Derwent worth the money? Find out and see an example of how they perform! The pencils used were provided to me by Derwent but all of the thoughts and opinions in this video are my own. https://youtu.be/H9wooSZVl_g Supplies...
Rake Brush for painting fur – Review & Demo
I found a new brand of rake brush for painting fur and feathers! Is this specific brush any good? I'm also doing a lesson for beginners on how to best use a rake brush to create realistic fur and feathers in your acrylic and oil paintings https://youtu.be/ucku_jQN8KY...
Colored Pencil Tips for Realistic Drawings
I'm sharing tips for drawing a realistic giraffe, moths and hollyhock flowers in colored pencil! See how easy it is to layer and blend your pencils to create texture! Stay for the end of the video for updates on why I took last week off! https://youtu.be/rmUXVx4pZSw...
My Texas Storm 2021 experience and updates
I live in north Texas and this storm has put a stop to creating art this week. I'm sharing how my animals and I have been getting through this mess between the cold, power outages, internet outages, water outages and the really REALLY noisy power generator....