How to Make your Paintings Look Realistic

How to Make your Paintings Look Realistic

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...
How to draw an Owl in Colored Pencil

How to draw an Owl in 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...
How to Paint Clouds & Rain in Oil Paint

How to Paint Clouds & Rain in Oil Paint

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...
Do you need a degree in art to be an artist?

Do you need a degree in art to be an artist?

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...