by Lachri | Jul 4, 2023 | Art tips, Vlogs
Do you ever look at a blank canvas or blank piece of paper and feel totally overwhelmed? This is a normal feeling for all of us! Looking at that blank canvas felt a bit overwhelming at times. Even though I know EXACTLY where to start, I still have that “uggg,...
by Lachri | Jun 27, 2023 | Art tips, Q & A, Vlogs
It’s easy to get discouraged and give up when you feel like you’re not making progress or producing something that meets your standards. However, it’s important to remember that every artist experiences this feeling at some point in their career, and...
by Lachri | Jun 27, 2023 | Acrylic painting, Art tips, Charcoal, Colored Pencil, Graphite, Inktense, Oil Painting, Q & A, Vlogs
Take inspiration from your dreams: Surrealism often draws inspiration from the subconscious mind, so try keeping a dream journal and using your dreams as a starting point for your paintings. Pay attention to recurring themes or symbols in your dreams and incorporate...
by Lachri | Jun 20, 2023 | Art tips, Business & Marketing for Artists, Vlogs
You’ve got social media but what happens when you lose your account? What happens when that platform just stops being useful? How do you reach people who are interested in your work? I’ve talked a lot about the importance of your own website, but on top of...
by Lachri | Jun 13, 2023 | Art tips, Business & Marketing for Artists, Vlogs
What should someone wanting to show their work in art galleries expect? If you’re hoping to sell your work through art galleries, the first thing to know is you are likely to be rejected a LOT. Don’t be discouraged. Luckily for artists, we don’t even...
by Lachri | Jun 13, 2023 | Art tips, Business & Marketing for Artists, Vlogs
Should you paint what will sell or what you love? Here’s why this matters! When you paint what you love, it shows in your work. On top of that, when you paint what you love, you already have an in with your target audience. Let’s say you show dogs. You...
