by Lachri | Dec 7, 2021 | Art tips
Do you need help with using Derwent Inktense? I’m sharing my 10 best tips for beginners with using Inktense. They’re similar to watercolor but different in some pretty major ways!\ Tip #1 Mix your Inktense blocks like you would a pan watercolor. Add water...
by Lachri | Dec 2, 2021 | Art tips
Have you tried odorless mineral spirits like Gamsol or Mona Lisa odorless paint thinner to blend your colored pencil and they came out grainy, blotchy or streaky? I’ve got the solution to your problem! Teresa sent me some of her work to demonstrate the problems...
by Lachri | Nov 30, 2021 | Art tips
If you’re not already using charcoal, you should pick some up! It’s inexpensive, fast to work in (if you’re like me and love that near-instant art gratification), and it’s great for perfecting your values. First, we need to get the supplies....
by Lachri | Nov 30, 2021 | Art tips
Here we go! It’s that time of year again where we have no idea what to buy for people! I’m here to help you choose gifts for the artist that won’t end up in a closet somewhere…unless that’s where they store the art supplies they love...
by Lachri | Nov 23, 2021 | Art tips
Acrylic painting isn’t hard if you understand how to layer things. This is NOT a paint by number process, but one of layers. Once you get the hang of that, the rest is pretty simple! In this video I’m showing you how I layered my paint to create a surreal...
by Lachri | Nov 22, 2021 | Art tips
What is the best white colored pencil? Which one will show up the best over black paper? What about over dark colored pencil? How about over airbrushed backgrounds and sanded paper? These tips and techniques can make your whites stand out! Supplies used: (amazon...
by Lachri | Nov 16, 2021 | Art tips
Are you looking for the fastest way to improve your portraits? Or are you a portrait artist who wants to offer a lower cost option for your clients? Charcoal drawings may be the best medium for you! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Canson Mi-Teintes Grey...
by Lachri | Nov 16, 2021 | Art tips
There is a single must have eraser for working in colored pencil! That’s the Faber Castell Perfection Eraser (amazon affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3mSPCdS This eraser will lift color in a way that allows additional color in that same area to stick to your...
by Lachri | Oct 12, 2021 | Art tips
I’m sharing acrylic painting tips for getting the most out of your acrylic colors in this elephant and baby painting! I am sponsored by Fredrix canvas. The canvas in this video was supplied to me by them. Be my friend on MeWe (like FB if FB were still good)...
by Lachri | Oct 12, 2021 | Art tips, Vlogs
Advice all new artists need to hear to stay positive and improve! My first tip, if you’re brand new to painting or drawing…go paint or draw something ugly! One of the biggest mistakes people make when they’re new is thinking that everything has to be...
by Lachri | Oct 5, 2021 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
Do you have trouble getting tiny lines for fur in colored pencil? Try these tips! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Slice Tool https://amzn.to/3Afw1Jo Faber Castel Perfection Eraser https://amzn.to/3De4zhkArches HP watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3Dbe9Bq...
by Lachri | Oct 5, 2021 | Art tips, Vlogs
Can’t think of what to draw? Need some motivation to work? I’ve got the solution to your...
