by Lachri | May 12, 2020 | Art tips
The right angle makes all the difference in the world when you’re looking to take photos of dogs for portraits. I’m at Greyhounds Unlimited adoption group taking photos of some of the retired greyhounds looking for homes to demonstrate how I get good shots...
by Lachri | Mar 31, 2020 | Colored Pencil
Colored pencil & PanPastels on the best sanded paper available! I’m showing you how I draw realistic animal fur in colored pencil on my surreal coral, fish and deer painting. I’m working on the new LuxArchival sanded paper from...
by Lachri | Feb 18, 2020 | Art tips
How to oil paint without creating a muddy mess! I’m showing you the easiest way to do this while painting my greyhound, Gibson. Gibson came to me from Greyhounds Unlimited in North Texas. If you’re interested in sharing your home with a retired racing...
by Lachri | Feb 11, 2020 | Art tips
Acrylics on a watercolor canvas? These two work together SO well! See how easy it is to get fine details, blending and layering on this canvas in acrylics. I’ve got tips for you on making your own work look more realistic too! Gibson (featured at the end of the...
by Lachri | Jan 14, 2020 | Art tips
Is the new LuxArchival sanded paper from Brush and Pencil everything we hoped? How does it handle details and multiple layers? I’m sharing my opinion on this paper while demonstrating a hawk in colored pencil and blending with powder blender. The paper for this...
by Lachri | Jan 7, 2020 | Art tips
Are you looking for acrylic painting tips to paint more realistic feathers? I’m showing you how I painted this photorealistic macaw in acrylics and introducing you to my new studio assistant Gibson! Gibson was adopted from Greyhounds Unlimited. If you’re...
by Lachri | Dec 17, 2019 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
I surprised my friend with a portrait! He thought I was super weird taking a million photos a few days earlier for no apparent reason haha! I’m sharing painting tips for layering and blending acrylics while I turn his beard into a coral reef complete with marine...
by Lachri | Oct 29, 2019 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
I’m painting a sea turtle in this Aquashella themed painting for CoralFish12G. I’ve got tips and techniques for acrylic painting and layering your paints. Watch for the next Aquashella in Dallas! https://www.aquashella.com/Dustin’s Fish Tanks...
by Lachri | Oct 29, 2019 | Art tips, Vlogs
Do you suffer from artist block? Here are 3 sure ways to cure you! Tip 1 – Pixabay, Unsplash, Wildlife Reference Photos Don’t expect every single thing you paint or draw to be some crazy unique design. Your next painting does NOT always need to top your...
by Lachri | Oct 22, 2019 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
Looking for a faster way to blend Colored Pencils? Powder Blender may be just what you need! See how easy it makes layering and blending for a soft look in this fun Fall themed, Halloween painting! Buy prints and other merch of my work https://lachri.pixels.com/ How I...
by Lachri | Oct 22, 2019 | Vlogs
This is how I made a simple but effective schedule that gave me more time for art, videos and reduced my anxiety about always feeling behind on work! This is the video I mentioned titled “Artists don’t make my mistakes!”...
by Lachri | Oct 15, 2019 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
Do you wonder how to get started with Colored Pencil on a budget while still using professional supplies? I’m showing you today! Is a basic set of 12 colored pencils enough or do you need the full set of 120? Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Strathmore...
