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...
by Lachri | Jan 24, 2018 | Art tips, Inktense
I’m going to show you how I painted the dolphin artwork for the new Derwent Intense pencil tins! These are water soluble ink in pencil form and can be used with water and a paintbrush to create an almost watercolor-like look. Supplies (amazon affiliate links)...
by Lachri | Jan 24, 2018 | Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Sometimes you get the opportunity to do something that you will be excited about for the rest of your life. This is one of those moments for me! I was hired by Derwent to design and paint the cover of their new Inktense tins! You guys know how much I love this medium,...
by Lachri | Jan 17, 2018 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
I’m going to show you my layering process for drawing ocean waves in colored pencil. See how easy it is to blend your pencils using odorless mineral spirits with Polychromos, Caran d’Ache Luminance and Procolour colored pencils. I’m working on...
by Lachri | Jan 17, 2018 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
I’m sharing my Abstract Painting Smart Art Box project! I’m going to show you how to do an acrylic pour with water instead of pouring medium! I’m also going to teach you how to fix a canvas that got dented or stretched. To sign up for your own Smart...
by Lachri | Jan 17, 2018 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
In this time lapse painting lesson, I’m going to show you how easy it is to paint a pop art style acrylic painting! Learn acrylic painting tips and techniques to use in your own artwork! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) ?Fredrix Blue Label Canvas...
by Lachri | Jan 10, 2018 | Art tips, Oil Painting, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
In this time lapse painting lesson, I’m going to show you how I layer my paint starting with a basic underpainting to create a realistic chickadee painting and background! Knowing which layers to apply first will make all the difference in your own paintings!...
by Lachri | Jan 10, 2018 | Art tips
Are the Derwent Drawing Colored Pencils right for you? I’m going to show you how these work when combined with the Derwent Procolour to create a soft bokeh background and detailed Margay. You can use these tips and techniques in your own drawings of cats and...
