by Lachri | May 20, 2025 | Critiques, Livestreams, Vlogs
Looking for tips to improve your art? I’m going to offer advice to artists just as I would my own students were they taking classes from me in person. The art I’m critiquing comes from Patreon members. As always, I am in no way claiming that my tips are...
by Lachri | Apr 6, 2025 | Art tips, Vlogs
Ever looked at a comic book and thought, ‘Wow, that’s art!’—then stared at a painting in a gallery and wondered, ‘Wait, how’s this different?’ Let’s start with illustration. Think of the image on your favorite book, or an advertisement. Illustration is art with a job....
by Lachri | May 28, 2024 | Livestreams, Vlogs
In this video, I provide an in-depth critique of various paintings and drawings submitted by talented artists. My goal is to offer constructive feedback and practical tips to help each artist enhance their skills and bring their creative visions to life. Whether...
by Lachri | Dec 5, 2023 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Vlogs
Something seemingly safe could cause a crime scene in my office. I needed to change things to make the space safe for my canary which led to a new ocean themed oil over acrylic painting with two major mistakes! Can I fix them? Will it mess up the saltwater fish, frog...
by Lachri | Jul 25, 2023 | Art tips, Colored Pencil, Vlogs
How do you fix a ruined painting or drawing? What do you do when you can’t get more layers on your colored pencil drawing? The first thing you need to do when something goes horribly wrong in your art is to stop, take a break, come back and identify exactly what...
by Lachri | Jul 11, 2023 | Art tips, Q & A, Vlogs
Not in the mood to paint or draw lately? Bring your passion for painting and drawing to life with these 3 simple tips! 1. Go Outside and Draw:One of the most effective ways to improve your passion for art is by immersing yourself in nature and drawing what you see....