Art Q&A – Is it OK to rework an old oil painting

Art Q&A – Is it OK to rework an old oil painting

Terri writes:  Hi Lisa. I am one of your “online students” from Eagle Idaho. I am currently working on learning how to paint with oils. My question is this: Can I go back to a piece a few months later and make improvements on it as I get better? Yes, you...
Art Q&A getting ready for the real world

Art Q&A getting ready for the real world

Jamie writes:  I’m in college. What should I be doing now so that I’m not a starving artist later on after I graduate? I’ve watched your previous videos where you talked about learning business skills like marketing, so I’m planning on taking...
Art Q&A app for color matching

Art Q&A app for color matching

Question: I have a question about identifying colours. Even with a great reference photo, it is sometimes difficult to identify colour especially in shadow areas.  I use the eye dropper tool on my desktop computer which is a great help in getting the values right but...
Art Q&A reference photos

Art Q&A reference photos

  Jeanie Brennan writes: Hi Lisa First let me say I think you are the best artist I have ever seen. I love your work. I have a question about royalty free reference photos. I have purchased some myself. what if another artist purchases the same pictures and does...
Q & A using grids

Q & A using grids

Question: Hello, I don’t know of you have already done a video answering this question, but I was wondering on your technique to get your portraits proportionate compared to the model. I use the grid system to get everything in the right spot, but I’ve...
Q & A getting back into art

Q & A getting back into art

Kayley Fletcher writes:  Hi, I used to love drawing when I was younger but then life got in the way and I didn’t have time for it. Now I want to get back into art but I don’t know where to start. There is so much info online and it can all get very...