by Lachri | May 22, 2018 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
If you’re new to acrylic painting this tutorial is for you! I will show you the brushes, canvas, paints and art supplies I use and walk you through step by step your very first acrylic painting of a copper banded butterfly fish, an underwater background and...
by Lachri | May 15, 2018 | Art product review, Art tips, Watercolor Pencils
Are Caran d’Ache Watercolor Pencils any good? Find out if they are for you plus I’m demonstrating a clownfish painting with these pencils and giving you lots of tips for using them! I’m working on Fabriano Artistico extra white Hot Pressed 140lb...
by Lachri | May 2, 2018 | Graphite, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Watch how easy it is to paint with water-soluble pencils in this Faber-Castell Aquarelle floral drawing. Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Faber Castell Graphite Aquarelle Set https://amzn.to/2IXbwYE Arches Watercolor Block – Hot Pressed 140lb...
by Lachri | May 2, 2018 | Inktense
Derwent sent me their new Inktense Paint Pain Travel set to try out. This is supposed to be perfect for plein air painting. I’ve not been one to love painting outdoors in the past, will this small travel set change my mind? Supplies used: (amazon affiliate...
by Lachri | Apr 11, 2018 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Oil Painting, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
In this painting lesson, I’m going to show you how I paint a realistic dolphin and water. I’ve got tips that you can use to paint water no matter what medium you’re working in! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Fredrix Belgian Linen Canvas...
by Lachri | Mar 28, 2018 | Art product review, Digital paintings
Have you thought about trying digital painting? Find out if this affordable Android tablet is right for you and see this tablet in action for a drawing demonstration of a tiger digital painting! I’m sharing some of the things I found I liked and disliked about...
by Lachri | Mar 28, 2018 | Art product review, Art tips, Colored Pencil
Are Derwent Watercolor Pencils any good? Find out if they are for you plus I’m demonstrating a lionfish painting with these pencils and giving you lots of tips for using them! I’m working on Fabriano Artistico extra white Hot Pressed 140lb watercolor...
by Lachri | Mar 5, 2018 | Art tips
Fabriano Artistico HP watercolor paper is different than it used to be. Is that a good or bad thing for colored pencil artists? I’m also demonstrating a Rosella drawing in Colored Pencil over an airbrushed background with plenty of art tips for this week’s...
by Lachri | Feb 28, 2018 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Learn how to layer acrylic paint to create an octopus and underwater scene with orcas, fish and coral! I’ve got tips you can use in your own artwork, including how to come up with ideas for surreal paintings in this 40-minute long acrylic painting tutorial!...
by Lachri | Jan 31, 2018 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
In this time lapse painting lesson, I’m going to show you how I layer my paint to create a surreal turtle and space painting. Knowing which layers to apply first will make all the difference in your own paintings! Learn acrylic painting tips and techniques to...
by Lachri | Jan 31, 2018 | Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
See how to paint a detailed Fall pumpkin painting with Derwent Inktense blocks and pencils! These are water soluble ink in block and pencil form and can be used with water and a paintbrush to create an almost watercolor like look. Supplies used: (amazon affiliate...
by Lachri | Jan 24, 2018 | Art product review, Art tips, Colored Pencil, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Intro to working with Powder Blender! Everything you need to know for getting started in blending your colored pencil with powder blender plus I’m going to walk you through your very first project!! Learn what type of paper to use, how to use the texture...