by Lachri | May 24, 2017 | Art tips, Colored Pencil, Q & A
Camilla writes; I’ve just received my very first artist color pencil ever. The Polychromos set of 36. I have been drawing in graphite for a short while, but since your videos are so great, I would like to explore color pencils. I just don’t know how to get...
by Lachri | May 24, 2017 | Art tips, Graphite, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Learn how well graphite powder works in combination with graphite pencils in this cockatiel drawing tutorial! I’m sharing tips and techniques that you can apply to drawing realistic feathers in your own artwork! Get the free reference photo at...
by Lachri | May 17, 2017 | Art product review, Colored Pencil
One of my most requested products to review are the Marca Raffine Fine Art Colored Pencils. Quality colored pencils are expensive and many are looking for a cheaper alternative to some of the professional pencils like Caran d’Ache Luminance or Faber-Castell...
by Lachri | May 17, 2017 | Art tips, Q & A
Skye writes; Hi Lisa I have worked in watercolours for a long time and I want to get started on acrylics but I do not know where to start I always have started with a super accurate sketch but as soon as I start painting I go back to my watercolour techniques but I...
by Lachri | May 17, 2017 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
In this time lapse painting lesson, I’m going to show you how I layer my paint to create a realistic yellow flower with sun shining through the petals! Knowing which layers to apply first will make all the difference in your own paintings! Learn acrylic painting...
by Lachri | May 10, 2017 | Acrylic painting, Art tips
Today I’m sharing some of the most common mistakes I see for beginner acrylic painters. While I’ve listed these as “mistakes”, I want to be clear that there is no one right or wrong way to create art. If you are making one of these so called...
by Lachri | May 10, 2017 | Art tips, Q & A
We had a great question in one of our livestreams recently that I thought deserved its own video. The artist was having trouble with their work looking too much like cartoons and wanted a more realistic look. This reminded me so much of when I started painting, it was...
by Lachri | May 10, 2017 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
I’m showing you how to shade and layer feathers in this eagle owl colored pencil drawing! This black paper is great for fine detail and smooth blending of colored pencil! See how I mix titanium white powder and touch up texture for fine white details...
by Lachri | May 3, 2017 | Art product review, Art tips, Q & A
Noah writes; I have really gotten serious about my colored pencil and graphite drawings and I have improved a lot (thanks to you)! However, I was wondering how you store your art when it is on paper? Do you mat it before you frame it? How do you store it before you...
by Lachri | May 3, 2017 | Art tips, Oil Painting
I’m showing you how to paint clouds and rain in oil paint in this painting demonstration. I started with raw umber and unbleached titanium white using acrylic paint (Liquitex basics). You can paint the same underpainting with oil paint, just let it dry all the...
by Lachri | Apr 25, 2017 | Art tips
Paulo Aguilar writes; Hi Lisa! I’m a huge fan of yours. Your artworks are so amazing and inspires me a lot. I use your techniques like all the time. But my question is I want to go to college with a fine art degree. But my parents wants me to be an engineer or...
by Lachri | Apr 25, 2017 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
In this time lapse painting lesson, I’m going to show you how I painted a cheetah in both realism and pop art styles! Learn acrylic painting tips and techniques to use in your own artwork! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) ?Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints ...
