How to Paint a Tree Frog on an Acrylic Ink Background.

[@thepaintslayer624]

I love using alcohol with acrylic paint! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@maramakesjournals2319]

🌳 + 🐸 = Leonard. I enjoyed watching the becoming of Leonard. Thank you very much. 💕

[@tracytruhlarik6525]

Hello from smokey Canada Lenny is fantastic You are so friggin talented. Look forward to the next video Thanks for sharing

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Tracy! How are the fires up there? Are you close?

[@tracytruhlarik6525]

@@lydiabroderick867 Close enough but very smokey. Might clear tomorrow a bit

[@janinafisher101]

@@tracytruhlarik6525 There was one very close to me yesterday, and I actually packed up art supplies in the trunk of my car and a GO bag, just in case. Took forever, though, because my back seized up last week and I can barely move. Today it smelled really smoky out there, I wore my mask on the few occasions I had to venture outdoors (the nature of living somewhere with an outhouse), but we're surviving. I think tomorrow it's due to be worse. Safe safe!

[@michellemyers8439]

Your work is AMAZING...but what is not referenced as frequently is your teaching. The time you invest generously sharing the knowledge you have amassed over decades...incredible. You lay your unique creativity on canvas as you give "want-a-be" artists, like myself, a huge toolbox. You truly want other artists to be able to actualize THEIR visions on canvas. THAT is the true LOVE of art! Thank you.....

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks for saying that Michelle... If I manage to help someone on their creative journey by just sharing what I know, it makes it worthwhile for me. We need artists to create more beauty in the world. Creative people are a sometimes overlooked necessity.❤❤❤

[@michellemyers8439]

@@lydiabroderick867 Know that you have already helped one artist. I work mostly with textures...but you (and Sergio Aranda) awakened something in me I had put aside for far too long. I started in the early '90s...so the old girl still got it!🤣😂 Wish I could share....

[@kellylea3575]

Absolutely agree with you Michelle😃

[@betagolchin]

Hi Lydia! I loved drawing portraits too as a teen! I would sit my entire family one person at a time and do their portraits all summer. Great memories, good times! Awesome painting by the way! Just started experimenting with acrylic inks so doing my research and you popped back up! Love your sense of humor 😂

[@lisabrand7454]

I love love love this! Fabulous work! ❤

[@joycehooper9254]

He's just lovely, can't help but smile. Thanks a always for you sharing yourself your wonderful skills.

[@lisac6609]

The kind of painting that makes you happy to look at it every day. I love this piece!

[@judithlund4346]

Love Lenny……….loved watching you paint this little guy……….so amazing 🤩 The narrative was great, easy to listen to and follow……Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Judith!❤❤❤

[@judithlund4346]

Your welcome Lydia ………was on the fence about buying acrylic inks, but I think you just pushed me over 😁 the background you did was lovely. Thanks again

[@carriecorbin1502]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ that frog has my heart. Gorgeous job

[@Yes-I-Vote]

Very charming painting. Loved your narrative and personal history today.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Leara!!!

[@ginajennings1664]

You are an amazing teacher. Congrats on ten thousand plus subscribers.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Gina!!!❤

[@c0rpsicle]

I love frogs I get excited every time I walk by one maybe I will get a pet frog. this painting is awesome 👏🏻 ❤cute little guy.

[@chandarussell]

He’s an adorable little frog. I love your idea of him coming out of a slit in the canvas. It’s great.

[@elconsultoriodecandida7304]

I love the frog. Thanks.

[@CatWezel66]

😍👏We have those cute tree frogs close near to our home 😁👌💝

[@aerialarboreal9005]

Such a beautiful little tree hog!! D'oh!! 🤣❤

[@HeleyBee]

Leonard is stinkin' cute!! 🐸 - Wow, love your art. ♥️♥️♥️

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Heley!!!❤❤❤

[@mariachaverri7607]

Hola desde Costa Rica, soy una mujer de 59 años con cáncer. Estoy luchando, y soy muy positiva, y tu arte me ha inspirado muchísimo, estoy siguiendo tu pagina hace poco, y me impresiona, ya que deberías tener millones de suscriptores, eres genuina, eres real, nunca dejes de serlo, nunca le des importancia a los críticos destructivos, y muchas gracias por compartir tu arte, estoy a punto de empezar mi primer cuadro inspirada en lo que enseñas, ya he hecho arte es algo que me gusta hacer por terapia, y tus enseñanzas serán de mucha ayuda, cuidate mucho y sigue adelante❤

[@penkakostadinova9136]

Thank you for sharing this amazing video Lydia! I always learn something new and enjoy watching you! ❤️🌹

[@juliaknuist5829]

Well done Lenny! You cheered me up as well ..i love tree frogs...the are so cute...thnx for video..cant wait to see your commission

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

Love it! Fantastic work 💕

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Soraya!!!❤

[@SorayaZiziArtist]

@@lydiabroderick867 😀💕

[@elainelogan2023]

So cute, I love it, great idea for the tear

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!🐸

[@colorscapeexpressionsart]

I love it 😻 And I’m glad to see your subscribers going up, you are awesome 😎

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you so much!!! 😁❤

[@charlotteherring1715]

Was so excited to see a new video from you! I was not disappointed! Lenny is adorable! Thank your for sharing!

[@iandouceartist]

I know exactly what you mean with commissions, about 10 years ago I painted Rock Punk Stars which I loved and they all sold, then I advertised I'll paint and Rock Star you like, so soneones asked for Joe Perry and sent a photo of him with his guitar, it was a slog to get it done and because it was a large painting I had to paint all the guitar strings, that became a war of attrition and I ended up hating the process, it came out good, but the journey was a bumpy one... so now I only paint what gives something to me, I paint loads of different subjects in many different styles, being true to yourself is the only way to do art otherwise it's an empty experience. I love the frog coming out of the canvas, very cool ❤❤

[@lydiabroderick867]

Exactly! What's the point if you start hating the process right! Thanks Ian!

[@lauriebennett6257]

Leonard is adorable! What a cool idea. I love the colors. Thx for sharing your talent and creativity!💜

[@missymakesdomeredith8072]

Oh Leonard is so cute, fab painting as always 💚❤️🧡💛💚

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!🐸❤

[@avanellehansen4525]

Excellent! I enjoyed watching you paint and great narrative. Agreed about accurate drawing. Value is more imoirtant than color. The cool purple is so refreshing!

[@hsteil]

Adorable painting!

[@karenhudgin8631]

Ohhhh, Leonard is cute! I can't wait to see the golden open acrylics video!

[@nightmary]

There's no way I could be in a negative mood when looking at this piece. The background colors are yummy and danceable, Leonard is precious, and it makes me laugh to see him sneaking out of the rip. I keep waiting for a painting that I don't care for, because nobody turns out hit after hit, but so far I've been happily disappointed. Got behind in my KZbin viewing, so now I get to follow this video with your latest. My Saturday night present to myself.

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Mary❤❤❤ You make me smile😊

[@paintingalways]

So cute😊

[@Artbyjenuine]

Leonard is absolutely adorable!

[@alieneiasillo7148]

He is so cute 😊

[@gosselinmarianne2408]

Leonard's is so cute !!!!

[@shannonhergott]

Aww i love this wee little frog!

[@MissShembre]

This is beautiful! I have a big project with 3 frogs that I'm intimidated by. I have little experience painting them-- none on canvas, a tiny bit digitally. This was so pleasing to watch because I relate to your technique so much.

[@janinafisher101]

Ten thousand subscribers is just the beginning! You GO, girl! Leonard, eh? The name of my first boyfriend. He was a good guy... definitely not a frog! Yeah, you say hello to Leonard from me in the morning! heh heh...

[@lydiabroderick867]

That's too funny!!! 😄 I'm glad Leonard was a good guy!😉

[@antonietta2874]

So adorable! Love this painting. Thanks for sharing.

[@solarpanelcleaning-t9d]

Hehehe, I love it!! Joyfull, Cheery a lovely pop of bright in your day! Re the commission conundrum, I have actually stopped taking commissions unless I have free reign on the end product. Exactly for the same reasons you mentioned. Just not worth it. We artistic souls need to look after our creative psyche...💜

[@lydiabroderick867]

Yes!!! We do Catherine! It's so important!🐸❤❤❤

[@jargongirl]

Love the Lenny 😍

[@tinastewart1496]

Love Lenny!❤

[@fredericaongenaert9531]

Lenny is cuuuuuute , beautiful work !!! ❤ you!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!! He is adorable!❤❤❤

[@soarpurpose]

Super cute

[@perpetuasantossilva8593]

Fabulous! And you are a great teacher! So glad I found your YT😍

[@annalisafineart]

I love this, I love tree frogs too

[@robynburgess3995]

I had trouble with my pencil sketch, it started mixing as a black color with my oil paint. Ugh I am a fan of your work. Thank you for explaining things so well and how you do it. ❤

[@lsenchuk]

Okay, Lenny is beyond cute! I have acrylic inks and could never find anything I liked using them for. Thank you for the tips, I will definitely try them for a background.

[@deanofrankenstein6391]

I love that painting! Also, thank you for all the helpful tips you put in these videos. I've been using acrylics for the past 6 months, so this one was really cool for me. 🙏

[@lydiabroderick867]

Awesome Deano! Thank you!❤

[@lynnethrelfall2625]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I like your vibe on things. Lenny is definitely magical and maybe a distant cousin to Kermit on his father”a side!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Kermit was my favorite Muppet... Definitely related.😊 Thanks Lynne!

[@deniselisboa1]

i love Leonard the frog

[@ljc.youtube]

adorable, more more more...

[@DMintoART]

So so adorable!! Thank you for the tutorial 💞💞💞

[@helengill5481]

I have just come across your video, and that was fantastic to watch, i am now following you 😊

[@melisabailey9219]

Love your work just found you a few weeks ago. Don’t have acrylic ink but may try this with watercolors. Have a similar frog from unsplash. Love your work keep up.

[@sherryburnett6088]

I love it!

[@cathybradshaw6008]

Awesome

[@dianeo]

Love this tree frog and your creative spin on it! I do love your human subjects but hope to see more animals as well ♥ I never understood the desire to have a portrait painted exactly like the photo. What's the point if the artist can't do something artistic with it? Anyway, congratulations on 10K+ (and still climbing!).

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you Diane!!! I agree! I've never understood that myself.

[@doninis1354]

I use to say: talent is just interest. If you like to learn and put efford in to painting, drawing, music, math...than you will have talent as well. I like your styl, this frog looks really great on that bright backround.

[@lydiabroderick867]

I agree 100% with that statement!

[@annettekitchenman48]

Awesome painting Lydia. Hopefully you're feeling a bit better now - take care xx

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Annette! I am.❤

[@betagolchin]

He would look awesome with a gold chain, just saying 😂💚🐸 gansta Lenny

[@lydiabroderick867]

😂😂😂 I can envision that!

[@Dorisita9]

I love it 🐸❤️

[@willowwilson5358]

I did not know about splash so guess where I'm going next .... love your trog 😅 it's super cute 😍

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thanks Willow!!!❤🐸

[@stephaniepotterart]

As soon as you finished I said, “he’s Adorable 🥰!!” But you beat me to it! 🐸 I’m a little crushed about the portrait thing… I had it in my head for months I’d love a commission from you of my daughter the difference is I’d totally want your individual stamp! Maybe we could talk? 😁 Can’t wait for the big one you’re working on!

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hey Stephanie! Yeah... We can talk about a portrait commission. ❤

[@stephaniepotterart]

@@lydiabroderick867 Awesome! is there a better way to talk about it? Email?

[@lydiabroderick867]

@@stephaniepotterart Yes. Email me at [e-mail]

[@kellyw6652]

Great piece- question: Do you ever use resin to Top Coat? Or do you use Resin in your mix media ?

[@lydiabroderick867]

Hi Kelly! Generally no. I have only used resin for finishing hand painted clocks. I finish a lot of paintings with oil paint and resin and oils don't work together very well.😊

[@jennawolf9873]

❤❤❤

[@daveg686]

👍

[@elainerobinson4251]

❤❤

[@kyelesley7498]

Love the painting and the narrative. Did I ever see that picture of your grandfather?😊

[@lydiabroderick867]

You did... It's in the attic. I'll show it in a later video.

[@jeanastowell4635]

What is the name and size of the paint brush you are using to paint the frog. Thank you!

[@janicegilstrap4520]

I love Leonard

[@ellane-d9w]

I don't mind if the drawing is not in proportion because it makes it more interesting.

[@ananyansvetlana2715]

...👍👍♥️...

[@kellylea3575]

I love cute little Lenny 💕 thank you, I needed something cute today too. Do you still have the portrait of your grandfather?

[@lydiabroderick867]

I do! It's up in my attic! I should dig it out and show my beginnings as an artist!😃

[@kellylea3575]

@@lydiabroderick867 YES!!!

[@teresamazotti1315]

I am going to be doing a tree frog after I finish my......baby bird... fantasy like...bird. anyway I did a tree frog reference on Midjourney for my frog.

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

A-m-a-z-i-n-g....ribbit-ribbit💙💙💙

[@lydiabroderick867]

Thank you!!!🐸🐸🐸