by Lachri | Dec 21, 2021 | Art tips
Pan Pastels and colored pencil are a great mixed media combo. I’m sharing 10 tips on how I use them to get the best results! Tip #1 – Paper Choice Use a paper that the pastels will stick well to. My favorite is sanded paper. I use LuxArchival. Unlike ALL...
by Lachri | Nov 30, 2021 | Art tips
Here we go! It’s that time of year again where we have no idea what to buy for people! I’m here to help you choose gifts for the artist that won’t end up in a closet somewhere…unless that’s where they store the art supplies they love...
by Lachri | Nov 22, 2021 | Art tips
What is the best white colored pencil? Which one will show up the best over black paper? What about over dark colored pencil? How about over airbrushed backgrounds and sanded paper? These tips and techniques can make your whites stand out! Supplies used: (amazon...
by Lachri | Oct 5, 2021 | Art tips, Colored Pencil
Do you have trouble getting tiny lines for fur in colored pencil? Try these tips! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Slice Tool https://amzn.to/3Afw1Jo Faber Castel Perfection Eraser https://amzn.to/3De4zhkArches HP watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3Dbe9Bq...
by Lachri | Oct 5, 2021 | Art tips, Colored Pencil, Speed paintings, drawings and tutorials
Do watercolor and colored pencil work well together? How should you layer them? I’ve got tips and techniques for mixing these mediums in today’s painting of a fox in an abandoned building! Be my friend on MeWe (like FB if FB were still good)...
