by Lachri | Apr 12, 2016 | Art tips, Inktense
My love of working with Derwent Inktense continues this week in my surreal octopus in a tree…with chickadees! These are not watercolor, but they can get a similar look. Unlike watercolor these are permanent when dry so you can glaze much like you would with...
by Lachri | Feb 2, 2016 | Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
After last week’s super detailed tiger in graphite, and in getting ready for the upcoming sea turtle which is even more detailed, this African Elephant in Derwent Inktense was SUCH a great break. This guy took me about an hour to complete, so the demonstration...
by Lachri | Nov 10, 2015 | Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Today I’m showing you how I painted this fall floral using Derwent Inktense pencils and blocks on Fabriano Artistico extra white 140lb hot pressed watercolor paper. The hour long version of this tutorial is available for supporters on Patreon to...
by Lachri | Oct 14, 2015 | Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
This week’s speed painting demonstration is being completed in one of my favorite mediums to work in. This was my third time playing with these. If you missed my full review of the Inkense blocks and pencils, head over here...
by Lachri | Sep 7, 2015 | Art product review, Art tips, Inktense, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
After my not so positive review of the Derwent Coloursoft colored pencils I recieved an email from Derwent asking if I would be interested in testing some of their products as they work to improve them. I was quite shocked and impressed to see a company who cared...
