by Lachri | Jun 14, 2016 | Art product review, Art tips, Colored Pencil, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
I’ve used these pencils before in combination with other colored pencils but never by themselves. There was a lot I loved about them and a lot that I… didn’t. These come in sets of 72. Their lightfast ratings are quite good and can be found on the...
by Lachri | Jun 7, 2016 | Art tips, Graphite, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Today I’m going to walk you through some tips on drawing realistic hair. I’m using graphite for this demonstration, but this really will apply to any medium. The real time, hour long version of this tutorial is available for supporters on Patreon to watch...
by Lachri | May 31, 2016 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
In this week’s speed painting, I’m demonstrating a flamingo and bees in acrylics. I’ve worked on a Fredrix Convexo canvas that I gessoed and sanded for a smooth surface and used Liquitex acrylic paints. I’ve got some tips on getting a lot of...
by Lachri | May 24, 2016 | Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
I don’t see myself getting sick of this medium anytime soon. I just LOVE how much detail you can easily get with them!! Today I’m demonstrating a secretary bird using both the blocks and pencils. Supplies used: (Amazon affiliate links) Fabriano Artistico...
by Lachri | May 17, 2016 | Art tips, Oil Painting, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
I’m showing you how to paint a red rose in oil paint by starting with a grisaille background then glazing my color over that when dry. If you’re new to oil painting, check out my intro to oil painting My favorite oil painting supplies can be...
by Lachri | May 10, 2016 | Art tips, Colored Pencil, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
I’m showing you how I drew this lion in colored pencil in this tutorial. This one was a bit different than you’ve often seen me work in colored pencils because I used fawn paper and let that color work throughout my piece! Supplies used: Fawn Stonehenge...
