Artist Vlog- 7 tips to improve your art w/ Lachri

[@rgrdesigns]

What an encouraging & helpful video. People who don't make art have no idea of what a mental process it is. One thing I learned from Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the tug of war that happens between the hemispheres of the brain when we begin an art session. Just keep working and you will get past that initial struggle. Time drops away and you have gone into the artists' zone. It's a great place to be and I think great satisfaction and healing come from spending time there.

[@Lachri]

Regina Rooks Good advice!

[@karibufineart7726]

“Grateful” is the word which describes my feelings for you !!! You are simply awesome at inspiring people to get up and paint and improve and continue. I am just so “grateful” for whatever you are doing for the art community across the world.

[@ayeshamartin_868]

20 years?!?! You look like you haven't even hit 30 yet! Wow! ... Impressive, inspiring work! and love that you keep it real about your process, evolution and development. Keep them coming!

[@bettychilldres9860]

THANK YOU Lisa for that last step #7... to not give up in frustration. I am presently struggling to finish a large double portrait of an older couple. I had set this aside, covered up for a whole year now... but after her husband had passed away last June, I "really" need to try to finish it. Talk about FRUSTRATION!! I haven't really done very much painting in a number of years now... so I'm quite rusty at it now. 🤔🙄

[@The_Blackshield]

Regarding tips, I have a few that I've reached through experience and observation for people starting out: 1. If you're starting out, don't get expensive materials. Why? They won't make you draw/paint any better than decent quality inexpensive materials. Example being that I've seen people spend a lot of money on a sketchbook, and then be frightened of using it because they "don't want to mess it up". Instead, a decent inexpensive sketchbook A4/A3 size costing around £5 will do the job brilliantly and free up your creativity, because it's almost so cheap you don't worry about it. Fill it up with nonsense, it's the only way to get an understanding of what your capabilities are and where your strengths lie, and also what the materials are like. When you have an understanding of what you like and how to use it, then invest in better quality materials. 2. Don't be afraid to learn from others, but don't get stressed out if your work doesn't look like someone else's. If I wanted a painting that looks like Lisa's, I'd buy one. How you do something will be unique to you, so get accustomed to what that is, but be open to taking advice from whatever sources you like and make it your own. 3. Do it. Doesn't matter what it is, be it painting, drawing, cut-outs, hand prints, etc, if you want to have a go at learning something, do it. So what if it doesn't come out how you planned? Just have fun and enjoy yourself. 4. Don't be afraid of the materials. Paint is no good still in the tube, pencils are no good unsharpened. So get them out, throw caution to the wind and get scribbling or painting. 5. Don't give up. Sure, there will be bad days, but so what? It's only terrible if you didn't learn something from it, and if you have to step away from it for a while then do so. Come back to it with fresh eyes and see what needs changing. The more you do, the better you'll get at avoiding those pitfalls, and if you can't avoid them then you'll know how to deal with them and work with it. 6. It really doesn't matter. Yes, you may well have put hours of work into something that didn't turn out right and that is extremely annoying. Learn from it and don't let it weigh you down. It's only paint and canvas ultimately, there's always plenty more to experiment with. That's off the top of my head, and no doubt everyone won't agree with it. But like any tips for anything: take what you like from where you want, but only treat such things as a guideline, not a hard-and-fast rule.

[@Lachri]

imperialdoctor Great tips!

[@The_Blackshield]

Lachri Fine Art Thank you. :) I've picked up a few just by watching yours and other people's work. It's always interesting to see how different people do the same thing (like eyes) in different ways.

[@michaelparry1383]

You are so correct. I have moved paint and canvas supplies to several houses in the past years, only to throw away the hardened paint and give away the blank canvas supplies. I never wanted to waste supplies unless I know it was going to be a good piece of work. I was afraid to wast the materials so I let them waste themselves. Thanks for all your tips.

[@jesseb5112]

I love these tips!!!! This is a problem for artists and crafters! Heck it is a problem for cooks too.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Great tips. Your videos are like a free college education :)

[@infowazz]

+Micah Buzan very true

[@robamick126]

something I find really helpful is to take a photo of your picture & upload it to your laptop or whatever, see how it looks at different sizes right down to thumbnail size, I find this gives me a great idea on how the composition can be improved & also its amazing how many errors you'll notice! I generally miss quite obvious things sometimes when I'm staring at them whilst working.

[@Lachri]

Rob Amick I was just telling students about doing that yesterday :D It is so helpful!

[@hayleegill]

I agree. I take a picture of my art and send it to myself. I don't know why but it makes it easier to "take a step back".

[@ashleyyates6788]

Well said!!! This is exactly what I have learned. No matter how good you are, there is always room to learn more. Open your mind and stop bring stubborn. When I look at another artist's work, I never feel jealousy or see him or her as competition. Rather, I see that person as someone I can learn from. What happened to you in your last tip happened to me as well. Instead of falling into a rut, I tried to figure out how I could be that good. Hence why I subscribed to your channel as well as many others'! I am 28 and have been painting and drawing since I was very little. But I have compared my work today to the work I did even as early as last year, and it is a huge difference because I did what you did and learned techniques from other artists. I am good but I am still always learning and can still improve on some things.

[@dawnolmsted7222]

Lisa I often find myself in the "just not good enough " stage.....but you are so right about looking at other artists ....I find my self looking at your Lachri, Kerry Newell,Jason Morgan etc. and even though I am not working in the same medium I can find things that I can apply to my art [right now colored pencil] and don't be afraid to explore other mediums !!! So glad I found your page !!! Thank You !

[@michaelparry1383]

Lisa, This is a great and very useful vlog. I found your "Lachri Fine Art" channel almost a year ago when I was snowed in and needed to do something other than work. I was there when you posted your first 'Critique' and also your first 'Vlog'. In a relatively short period of time, your postings have moved from great to 'super fantastic'. All your Vlogs have been great, but this one is very useful and helpful to all. The comments support this. One of the may reasons that your channel is so successful and you are now at over 20K, is because you take the time to read all comments and reply to them. I find reading all of the comments and the replies adds to the value of the complete video. You are a great instructor and share much with all of us. Thanks again for all you do. :)

[@Lachri]

Michael Parry Aww thanks :D I remember that weekend you were snowed in!

[@AndrevwZA]

Very good points, thanks for reminding me. One thing that made get over the hump of "I'm not as good as those guys so I'm giving up" was when I realised how much longer the other people have been painting compared to my couple of years. So I made peace with it and now I'm improving daily.

[@wonderingpilgrim]

One of the reasons I was drawn to your tutorials was because your style really resonated with the look that's in my head for my own work. I love combining imagination, design, and realism together, and so I was able to push my concerns aside about your style rubbing off on me too much. I almost gave up watching your videos because I deal with the Fibro fog and have a difficult time listening to others who talk too fast, but your personality and work is so infectious that I have to keep watching! I just might need to take notes! Yes. I think you are most definitely part hummingbird, and that's a good thing:)

[@WendyMoule]

When I get to a point that I have to stop to go do something else, like eat. I turn the work upside down and prop it up in my living room. Then when I walk back in from making food, I can see straight away which area is lacking or just plain wrong.

[@Lachri]

***** Good tip!

[@dianehoweart6084]

Thanks for sharing this vlog, it is really helpful. I have been through a lot of the stages you mentioned and even given up for a few years at a time. Something always draws me back though, so I have decided to stick with it and learn as much as possible and paint a lot more into each painting I do. I can already see an improvement and even have tried very loose paintings between going for the detail and it all helps in the learning process.

[@giuliafrontoni2218]

Wonderful tips! I love your channel. I think it's great that you're encouraging people to practice in a smart way, and break down other artists' work. So many people quit before taking the time to actually go through a learning curve and assume they "have no talent", unlike REAL ARTISTS. You know, those lucky individuals who actually kept questioning and practicing and working their butts off :)

[@claritzairosario68]

Thank you so much Lisa! I would love to be able to paint like you! I love how you paint in acrylic, mixed media colored pencils... you I can see that you put dedication and passion on what you do. You are my inspiration in those moments where I don't have the mood to do anything! Thanks for your tips Lisa!

[@hoper.briseno8666]

I always welcome improvements. I love looking at other peoples art work and ask questions. The tip that helped me was to not rush on my projects. I always challenged myself to improve.

[@LizzPugh]

You are one of my favorite artists and continue to inspire and teach me. Thank you! I would love to see a note on some of your paintings about how long it took you to complete it. The "slow down" and "don't rush" thing is something I'm struggling with.

[@tammyeaton4791]

CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is really FREEING when one is WILLING to LEARN!-it’s also very helpful to watch a VARIETY of artists and ask them questions in live chat or comment sections and REALLY ENGAGE.

[@TheVeyron81]

I usually have a break from working on a piece and go back after a few hours. You come back with a fresh head and are able improve / tweak your work much better.

[@jjtsmom]

Once again, relevant, inspiring, encouraging and applicable to any medium. Do you get tired of my Thank You's? Because here comes another one... THANK YOU, Lisa.

[@Lachri]

DJ Stephens Nope, never =D

[@exploringmusician]

Thank you so much for making this video! This is exactly where I am in my art and it's so refreshing and gives me hope knowing I am not the only one that has struggled with feeling this way. I found your videos by chance and I am so glad I did because I have learned so much from just watching a couple of videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Great advice... slowing down to figure it out... nice.... yes.. its all allowing... Thanks for sharing..

[@lindamock7313]

Thank you so much for this video. I was talented in art while in high school which gave me the option to go to art school or nursing school. I chose nursing because I knew I could earn a living. I told myself I would save art for retirement. So here I am trying to pick up my paint brushes. Yesterday I had an anxiety attack because I knew my expertise was not up to the vision and desire in my mind. I needed all 7 tips. You are a great artist and a gifted teacher. I want to love painting and love my retirement years.

[@sachicocoa9013]

I have a Painting that I did in high school called "Sea Dreams", everyone thought that it was great, especially my mother. Bit I recently decided to re-do the painting on a bigger canvas and more detail. With this video, I know one other thing that I need to fix. When I look at it now, I see that the colors are blocky and simplistic in some places, and the subjects are all flat as well. I'm glad I watched this vid! Thank you!

[@Lachri]

+Destinee Ellis :D

[@sarambrose]

lol "maybe its hummingbird", I love your slow down point, I love watching time lapse videos of paintings because they are so cool, and its great to watch the development of a painting, but I also find that sometimes they lead me into believing that a painting took less time than it probably did, and then i do a painting in an hour and it doesn't look that great, and I wonder why mine didn't turn out as awesome as I thought it would, but I'm 'slowly' starting to appreciate the slow and steady method of painting

[@Lachri]

Sarah Ambrose Yeah, most of mine take at least 8 hours. There are few that go faster than that, and that is with me painting quite fast :)

[@tannaauger1]

Your videos are great. Thanks for your input. I love that you give enough details but get straight to the point, as well as show your own progression, etc.

[@MissNausicaa87]

Excellent advice especially the last one. I stopped drawing 7 years ago precisely because I thought a was no good, I'm now trying to get back to it slowly but I really regret having stopped in the first place. Thanks for the video!

[@firewolfart4690]

Great tips. Hearing you talk about how long it takes you to do your art makes me realize that I should definitely slow down, thank you.

[@DaniLArt-fc4qi]

You're so good at explaining everything thoroughly, thank you, you help a lot !

[@70notchback]

hello lisa my names ryan . im new to using colored pencils . your advise on just about everything has been spot on . youve helped my drawing in so many ways i just wanted to thank you . i watch your utube videos every day . im also sick and spend 4 to 5 hours a day coloring . i feel the same way you do about being at the store and wanting to hurry home to draw again . again thank you its a real joy watching you . you get an A + from me

[@silentsketcher_97]

Thanks for doing this video, though I do not paint this is very helpful for me since I like to draw portraits but sometimes when the end result is not what was expected I feel like giving up. Thank you again Lachri Fine Art for posting this, not many artists talk about stuff like this.

[@venetiancat]

I use oils because I can keep them wet for weeks with clove oil, and really take my time. Taking ones time is really critical. I also changed the way I worked, and work now in several, short, intense increments. I take frequent breaks. LOOOOVE your new work-being able to take the time and be SUBTLE really does make all the difference :) GREAT last hint about pushing forward when frustrated. KUDOS!

[@Tricia123B]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your before and after pics..really helps a beginner know to keep at it. Just found you and love your Art!

[@Lachri]

Thanks :D

[@beverlynadelman2515]

I love your no-nonsense/no mollycoddling style as much as I like the actual information you provide. Thanks

[@daylejhawkins]

Thanks Lisa for your tips and advice. Have been learning so much from you and when I had lost all faith in myself, you inspired me to try again. Not sure if you've done this before but I would like some advice on painting glassware, particularly glass mason jars and the proper way to catch the light and dark areas correctly. I hope that you will continue to share your invaluable experience with artists everywhere.

[@elisewong4976]

Thank you so much Lisa for all these great tips! I felt like that kid in class who slowly and shamefully put their hand up when you said something like "it's just my style" it may be a unique style for other people but in my case, I was giving myself an excuse to not improve. Recently I just felt sick of it and know I could have done much better. I found Jason Morgan's KZbin channel and then yours and now I'm trying the more realistic style of painting and it is so much better! I wish I could show you. Words can only describe how grateful I am that people like you and Jason Morgan are so generous with all these tips and tricks. It really changes a person's life :) I feel so much better ^^

[@Lachri]

Elise Wong That is so great to hear!!

[@LisaVanDyke]

Just what I needed! Thank you SO much for sharing your talent AND your expertise and tips!

[@frozenfan3092]

This is fantastic advice for artists. I love the idea of going back to old pieces and upgrading them. I was going to do that and it made a huge difference. My first pieces were so simple and I didnt put that much work into it. I know I could do better though and it turned out so much better. The whole vision of it changed and there was more depth to it. This is a brilliant vid and I agree with everything you said.

[@mjschott7]

Wow!! Thanks forbthe tips. Number 7 is my biggest obstacle. I tend to get frustrated when I'm drawing because I see other artist work and mine are never as good as others. I'm trying to push past that in hopes of improving. Hopefully in 19 years ill be as good as you

[@ddduva4440]

I agree..........Willingness to learn is key.Thank you.

[@Darkevil2988]

Another thing your story from 19 years ago to today realy inspires me to do more with my art, to realy take my time and as you said in your vid "take your time", I havnt realy been doing that I've been spending 1-4 hours on a piece and not really taking my time to get every little detail

[@Lachri]

Darkpegasis22 Yeah that sounds exactly like what I was doing, then I was mad because it didn't look as good as I wanted lol.

[@PZCherokee]

Wow... I'm 5 mins into the video and have learned soooo much! Such creative nutrition. This video is gold.

[@EarthAngels716]

Great ideas!! I really am learning to slow down. For me I had to slow down within myself. I was too anxious…which translates into living too much in the future. As I started grounding more into my body, walking, meditating and observing my emotional state my art also started improving. Slowing down within did translate to slowing down outside. I could see how quickly I would give up on things. I knew I could go deeper but my patience just wasn't there. I am still working on it but I did have a big break through. Your tips are definitely very helpful! Add one of the best ideas is the water spay gun. I am thrilled to hear about that. I ordered mine this week. Oh..and the dog is so precious!

[@jckfv]

Your 7 tips are outstanding. Thank you. I have experienced several of the issues you mentioned. 'Slowing down' has been critical to improving my work. I have been working on a portrait for five months when I used to finish a portrait in a week. I appreciate your comments.

[@Lachri]

John Kulnane I bet its looking amazing!!

[@jeanicehays1019]

Thank you, Lisa. You are part Hummingbird and I am part sloth, so we would be a good team. ;-) Two tips really hit home. Slow down and getting frustrated and not give up, but push through. My biggies. I will take them to heart.

[@cwlindWX]

Another great video :) About slowing down... A lot of folks frown upon Bob Ross, but he has brought many people to art since he was so easy going and made it look so easy. What people forget, is he had a show to do and 25 minutes to finish. We don't have a time limit, slow down. :)

[@Teresa-gz1ie]

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible knowledge and talent! This particular video was so helpful to me personally. It was so helpful to see your earlier painting compared to your current work. Your style of teaching and sharing is so refreshing! What a lovely person you are!

[@jackiehanna3714]

This is so true i started out drawing in pencil and then colored pencil,pen ,watercolor , acrylic and oil and I'm only 12 and I had to slow down and learn that I needed to widen my "style" to get better and improve

[@KCRReads]

This hit the mark on so many things I have learned over my years of painting and some that I am still struggling with. Thank you for this!

[@Lachri]

+Kristine Campbell :D

[@slythemongoose9138]

Long time viewer, first time commenter. Thank you Ms. Lachri! It's always nice to be reminded that the people you look up to were not always as good as you see them now. Great tips, as usual :D and I am extremely interested for next week's tutorial on wet-into-wet blending with acrylics - it always seems that there are people with tips for how to do this, but they're usually for very specific applications (like skies and backgrounds) but not often for figures, or smaller areas needing blending - and it's made me think that one of the only ways to do this effectively is to switch to oils. Expensive materials and learning new processes/techniques! Eek! Thanks for being such an awesome human with a great personality- and also thanks for helping us out and to encourage us to keep learning and working hard! Love from Cincinnati!

[@Lachri]

Wes Frank Glad to help :) This week's video is going to be focusing on blending larger areas like clouds as well. For smaller areas you just want to paint fast :P I will try to do a small demonstration on that as well this week :)

[@slythemongoose9138]

Okay awesome! Thanks Lisa :D

[@aviaja2008]

You are an amazing artist...thank you so much for the lesson, it really helped me a lot.

[@leonienolan511]

Just found you ,, you are brilliant ,,love your videos and that your share so much ,, a big big thank you xx

[@Lachri]

+leonie sutton Thanks!

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

One of the best teachers online one of the most inspirational. I think my art has improved by leaps and bounds just from listening to you!! 💓

[@cheyennemuse5356]

Thanks for the video! Very inspirational and I learned that I haven't really been able to find a sense of style. I will be practicing though!

[@Lachri]

Ch Mu your style will come with time and practice. It isn't something you even have to try for, it will just happen over the years :D

[@cheyennemuse5356]

THANKS! I Completely understand now!

[@linnyk9037]

Great tips....Sometimes you need to hear an extra word of advice to keep you inspired to improve your skills.Never stop learning. ......

[@Lachri]

+Linny K :D

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

I'm so glad I discovered your channel. I've been listening to your videos all night while I work on animation. You have a bunch of videos, so I'll have some quality stuff to help keep me sane while I work on thousands of animation drawings :)

[@mikedanos8442]

hello i am from greece and i want to thank you for your wonderful videos i find them very helpfull ...........you inspire my work in a very honest way making me better day by day and learning me ways to be patient improving my techniques.you are doing a perfect job with a altrouistic spirit!!!

[@Lachri]

Mike Danos I'm so glad you like them :)

[@awakesurfer121]

I have learned so much from you. It made me want to create more when I saw your art. Thanks for your inputs. I feel what you have said. It made me smile and inspired! You are my fairy godmother!

[@Schiraki]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. You are a great inspiration for me and I learned so much since I found your videos.

[@Lachri]

Schiraki87 That is great to hear =D

[@nancyhutchcroft-munroe5572]

Hi! Love your stuff! I think your work is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent, I am so looking forward to learning from you. I have only been painting maybe 6 months and who knew i have a good eye for this and i really love what i see from you so far and would definitely like to learn more from you .....thank you again !!

[@daletinafloyd8284]

Great tips... one tip I heard recently is to start using Scrapbooks... Draw and paint in them, including studies of work you admire, make notes and lists of equipment, etc. in them. They become a way to focus your journey and expand it, and are a ready reference when you can't quite recall what you just learned about color a, b or c...

[@dollydollop6249]

I have just discovered I love painting. and I really love you and your work. thanks a lot for all your effort. love u

[@tinyhomestead6023]

I just want to tell you that you have been a big inspiration and encouragement to me! Your you tube videos are always helpful and I especially appreciate your honesty about limited funds and not everyone can travel the world to get those amazing photos first hand. 👍🏼 I wish you the very best!!

[@premrsewgolam]

Love your video's. point 7 was a reason i stopped drawing long time ago. Really love your art.

[@Lachri]

+Prem Sewgolam Thanks :)

[@sandycorrigan5208]

Lisa your work is fabslous and thank You for all what you do

[@hailey-yodarox8308]

I think it's important to try new things. Whether it's a new subject or a new medium I think it helps me. You get a different perspective or have to use different techniques. It's helped me quite a bit, especially since then I may find something I like but it can also be nice to get out of a funk of drawing the same thing over and over. If you're trying something new, your perspective is forced to change and you may find techniques to use to improve your other work or since you're taking a break it'll give you a step back from your normal work which may help you see something to improve. It doesn't help all of the time but it definitely can help, for me at least.

[@KaraSkyeVlog]

I am definitely guilty of pencil lines on my paper, but that's just my style- ha haha. Lisa you're a fantastic wildlife artist and I love the violin.

[@Lachri]

Kara Skye Thanks :D

[@audreykingery2570]

I just discovered you, also. You were talking about giving up and feeling the frustration of not being where you felt your skills really were. I am going to try to push through and I appreciate your candid discussions. How do you keep your drawings from smudging with your hand brushing over the completed part?

[@britishgamergirld6583]

These tips were amazing, and as a (really) young artist enthusiast the tips will help me alot. Thanks :D

[@clearthoughts7885]

I love you for giving raw knowledge.

[@TheKiaraMoore]

I really do appreciate your videos! You are such a great instructor. :) I love your art too

[@Lachri]

Kiara Moore Thanks :D

[@ashlee1132]

Thank you so much for posting this. This is an inspiring video, and has given me the extra push to work even harder on my artwork. You are amazing! :)

[@1thess416and17]

I definitely needed to hear that encouraging word!... Great Job!

[@Masterpaintingnowlearn2draw]

I think the greatest tip I ever got was learn Form, form form. Form is all about the light and dark values in what you are drawing or painting. It is what makes anything look 3D, look real. It is how to shade correctly. Don't shade what you think is there. Shade the values that are there. If you have to use a checker, then do so.

[@joeabstractjoe]

Thanks so much. Your video is very helpful.

[@TheVisualRabit]

I love your work and your videos are so helpful!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@abhimanyusharma5541]

Hi! LFA! Your dedication and love speaks for itself. I am a professional accountant and also studying further, I have always had a streak of passion for art, Learning is great here with you. Keep it up Dear! Hope and wish, I could learn from you and paint somethings good.

[@markhagan4431]

Your encouragement is appreciated!

[@ediebluntzer5185]

I would also add, try different styles. really embrace them then go back to your specific style. It is amazing how much your original style improves.

[@ReadEatGameRepeat]

One tip I have learned since really doing art as more than just a class is that do it often, you are really not going to get significantly better results if you just draw once a month :)

[@Lachri]

anne driessen Good tip!

[@sarahvaldez9902]

this helped a lot. Thanks! I used to rush on my paintings. Thanks for telling us to slow down. :)

[@kalyambre2705]

This video is just what I needed this week :) Thanks Lisa

[@jasonvictor9542]

Great advice thank you!

[@barrydunn3801]

Good work, love your positive attitude

[@ياسرعبدالستارعلي]

Thank you wonderful Lisa ,very helpful

[@NoxLoch]

My tip to new artists and current artists is to acknowledge that your style is going to be unique So don't get too upset when you can't draw in the exact same style as someone else. Practice of course and use things that inspire you like other artists, but don't try to copy it line for line because it won't be your work. You ideas and try to put your own spin on it. Sometimes my art gets me down, but I get a lot of support from friends and family. Also don't be afraid to try new materials and try to find ones that work for you and not always what everyone else is using.

[@Lachri]

PurpleDragonAngel Great advice :)

[@NoxLoch]

Thanks :3

[@claudettekiwan9894]

you Re N amazing artist and a person ! your videos I am thankful for it teaches me a lot, and your tips it gives me encouragement and clear my doubts, very thankful for all what you do , thank you

[@infowazz]

being a perfectionist and being impatient is important to overcome. you will blow your own mind as you progress.

[@ebeth0944]

one thing I have learned is that each painting or drawing has an "adolescent phase" where things looks awkward and just plain wrong. keep going and push through that phase and I am almost always pleased with the final outcome. There are times I have to remind myself NOT to give up and keep working on a piece.

[@Lachri]

+ebeth0944 "adolescent phase" sounds way better than the "ugly stage" I always call it lol.

[@artbyconniedawn9680]

Hi Lisa, I love all your videos. Just wondering what your favourite medium is and what do you think is the easiest and most difficult medium.

[@Silenceisgolden13]

This is soo helpful thank you so much.

[@dant10299]

I see the initial sketch for the whale painting at 2:40... why'd you decide to exclude the top whales tail fin? It was in the first sketch.

[@Lachri]

***** They threw off the balance of the piece and because my water was so dark in that area of the painting, they would have looked weird anyway :) I'm glad I had drawn it out on the tracing paper to find that out before I hit the canvas. That would have been an annoying mistake to have to cover up when I realized they were a bad choice :D

[@reginaaparecidavieiratrist7365]

Congratulation! Ilove your work, I hope to paint as you in future and speak english. Never I see somebody talk fast like you. Thanks for sharing, Kisses from Brazil.

[@encouraginghope7657]

Wow!! Thank you! I have just discovered you this week. Your artwork is truly beautiful and inspiring and your instruction and tips here are so powerful and valuable!! I will listen to this one again and again!! Thank you! Ps I found you because Lindsay the frugal crafter mentioned you several times.

[@Lachri]

Thanks! :D

[@gjartstudios9970]

Hello!! Advice please. I noticed you use odourless paint thinner for blending your pencils (Faber Castel abd Caran D'ache) which is really effective. Would this method work with Derwent pastel pencils as well?? Thank you

[@virenf9824]

about the "it's just my style "part i think that it's good to learn a little about realism so you can add those good things in your style , take me as an example , i don't draw relistic drawings on videos because for me i like to make my realism on traditional medium and leave my style on digital (it's impossible for me to get realism right on digital )and since i practice realism ,i had improved a lot even in my style (mostly anatomy ,shading tecniques ,and adding detail so my art can look a little more pleasing for the viewer ) i can't make PHOTO REALISTIC yet , because i'm still learning realism but i recommed every once in a while to try something new,i mean come on ,it's always good to try something new (i hope you get my point ,i'm sorry i'm bad at saying stuff ) edit : omg!!i got a heart!!thank you!

[@ozanoguzhaktanir]

I feel really lucky that I've discovered your channel.

[@lorrainebaldridge568]

Great tips that I need to do.

[@qingrenshaw4201]

thanks sooo much for ur amazing vids and word of support to new artists like myself ♥

[@Aprilap]

thx for sharing your treasure advice.