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@iris-fx3fq 2 года назад

You are a genius. I'm gonna watch it again tomorrow before i start working. Not art, but something else. U got me focused on working the thing I love. I was just procastinating just because I was scared.

@Lachri 2 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that!!!

@chaoticgood8645 2 года назад

Oh my gosh thank you for talking about the "Don't rely on a reference photo all the time" thing people on RU-vid say sometimes. I never used to believe it but I've heard it so much recently, I've started to feel bad for needing one everytime I paint... like what the heck?? So thank you for calling out that bulls**t, I really needed to hear that from a legit artist again.

@Lachri 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@drinkbooks 2 года назад

You're pretty awesome for how much of yourself you offer to people who want to learn. :)

@Lachri 2 года назад

I appreciate that!

@alaskastarr 2 года назад

I agree!

@pedroinspain 2 года назад

Very entertaining humour, which made watching all the more pleasurable. Now ... back to my fish scales. Got to get this swan looking less like a Coelacanth.

@Lachri 2 года назад

LOL :D

@Nilliebug14 2 года назад

I can’t tell you how much I laughed at “time to get dad out of laundry”!!! 😂 brilliant video, I’m going to do some charcoal studies now!

@Lachri 2 года назад

❤💜

@UncleTerry 2 года назад

You are right on the nose on this one. Simply practicing what were bad at will only ingrains that bad abuility further. We must analyze why we keep making those same bad things in our art and seek out proper skilled instruction to help us improve ourselves

@jinxieclark884 2 года назад

this should help me A LOT. I think values is my biggest issue. Values and giving up too soon and starting over

@Lachri 2 года назад

Now that you've got those areas pinpointed you should see a big difference in your work as you adjust for them!! That's awesome and a huge step forward!

@Suid-Afrika67 2 года назад

I'm just doing some crafts and painting because I enjoy it. My biggest wish is to be able to paint portraits, especially in oils. Portraits to me are the ultimate goal. I watch others on youtube paint. They work the face and work the face - I'm not quite getting what they are working on for so long, so till I really see and understand I guess, I won't try. I know I have to start somewhere but I think I'm scared to.

@Lachri 2 года назад

I love that you brought this up, it would actually make for a great video topic! Here is the short answer. You can watch all the videos you want and they will never make sense until you start trying it yourself. It's going to be horribly ugly at first, that's a normal part of the learning process (especially with portraits). But as you make a mistake and THEN watch a video of how someone else is tackling that problem, a lightbulb will go off in your head. If you only watch videos, that lightbulb stays off. You will only understand what and why an artist is doing something if you're also trying and making mistakes yourself. It would be like trying to understand how to drive a car by watching videos and not getting behind the wheel yourself :)

@lopezelba1 2 года назад

I freaking love the husband pop ups! Hilarious. The best.

@dagoelius 2 года назад

Completely agree. I've stuck with oils as I understand how they move, how they dry and how they change. As much as i love watercolours & inks, they are best left for wizards and unicorns.

@dreamrabbits5072 2 года назад

I thought of this recently too! Before I jump into my coloured media and paints, I thought I need to brush up on my drawing skills first and I just felt like charcoal was super fast, so I purchased a starter pack of general's charcoal pencils. I love them! I was able to create a realistic sketch in an hour!

@Lachri 2 года назад

That's awesome!!

@rebeccakahrs7290 2 года назад

My dear mentor Al Stine used to always say…..”paint what you see…not what you know.” Great advice about retraining our brain to think a different way.

@benjaminevans9137 2 года назад

Hi, I am a Acrylic painter, I needed this video, it gives me fresh perspective, thank you for this video, I am currently stagnant in my art work, I struggle with painting canvases with a undercoat or base colour, light and dark issues, priming my canvas, I don’t step back as often, I keep reapplying paint when I don’t need to, less opaque transparent issues, but it’s good to get these grievances out of my system, again thank you 🙏

@baffledbrandon3132 2 года назад

I like the dude with the goatee. He's hilarious! Dude needs his own channel!

@clayfeathers 2 года назад

You are the artist that helps and inspires me. 🥰. I’ve never worked with charcoal.

@ChristinaTodd1970 2 года назад

I love the new graphics you've been adding in and love your husband pulling skits. It's awesome.

@Lachri 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@TmHudsonArt 2 года назад

Have to second the charcoal...only been using it for less than 18 months and love it...

@Lachri 2 года назад

It's such an amazing yet underrated medium!

@tbm7187 2 года назад

I love your fresh, no bs approach to everything! Thank you!

@Lachri 2 года назад

Glad to hear that!! :D

@yashrajput7268 2 года назад

this is one of the best advice anyone can share

@Lachri 2 года назад

Thanks!! ♥️

@alicejump2290 Год назад

Wisdom! Makes sense to analyze the area for concentration! My university art teacher emphasized charcoal value studies! Appreciate your approach!

@amandakromel1533 2 года назад

Wow!! I sooooo needed this! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This gives me a whole new perspective on my “not so good areas” … you really put it in a way that makes me want to overcome my sore painting areas and not get frustrated and walk away. And yes …who came up with the nonsense that you’re cheating if you look at reference photos!!!! That also has been a big struggle for me.. cause I always thought I was doing something wrong or not a good enough artist. So thank you!! 🥰

@PaulJohnYBAS 2 года назад

Stepping out of the mosquito box is a good concept for a surreal piece 🤟

@classicallysoulful 2 года назад

All I have to say is your Amazing. I love watching your videos and I love applying the tips to my art. Thanks so much for being so awesome!

@paulynevandersloot5677 2 года назад

So funny!! Charcoal is a lot of fun. I am actually enjoying working with this forgotten medium. I am getting a canvas ready for the raccoon but I want to draw the bird. I learned a lot from the cat. I learned how to use my video camera correctly and watching more about the fur. I want to draw another cat, but this time it will be my Penny. Thanks Lisa!!

@Lachri 2 года назад

That's awesome! I can't wait to see your finished projects!!

@rebeccawong1 2 года назад

Listening to you in the first 2 minutes was already a big leap in confidence 🙏🏻

@Lachri 2 года назад

I'm so glad to hear that!!

@lavonnecarrick2238 2 года назад

I really like your get down to business approach, and adding levity is great fun🥰

@DianaBunnyKissdBukowski 2 года назад

Thank you for this reminder! I need to get to work!

@emmadonaghyart1954 2 года назад

Oh....my....gosh!!! This is the tip of the decade!!! I can't believe I never thought of this!! There are SO many things I'm reluctant to draw/paint because of how they look. Charcoal!!! That is the answer!! Keep going until it looks right!! I'm saved! Thank you so so much Lisa! 😀👍

@franjames4086 2 года назад

I love this!

@Lachri 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@vladdracul7810 2 года назад

....afraid to mess up what we've already done. So true.

@nikahadasart3207 2 года назад

Your videos are very helpful to me, I learned a lot of things, I will apply them to my videos

@chericottrell2005 2 года назад

This was great advice!!! Thank you!

@livinglight1566 2 года назад

Great tip(s)! I watch quite a few art channels but I think yours is my favorite. Thanks for all the time you spend!

@Lachri 2 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@AngelaPeardonFineArt 2 года назад

@ Lachri Fine Art I would love to see you paint a painting with a "blue dragon glaucus atlanticus sea slug "incorporated in it. They are so beautifully exotic. I wish a could post a picture of one here. I'll go to Facebook and post it there so you can see it.

@rosiejambo2197 2 года назад

Yes! I agree! 'Sea Dragons are .....beautifully exquisite creatures! All Sea Slugs; 'Jellies'; Siphonophores & actually; all of the unusual Sea creatures are incredibly fascinating to me! 🦠🦑🐚🦐🐡!! 😁. Rosie🦓{UK}

@lynnrushton7458 2 года назад

Thanks Lisa, that was so helpful 🙏 total sense ....as always! The birds also beautiful....as always 👌💜

@Lachri 2 года назад

Thank you! :D

@gabuska 2 года назад

this painting is soooo beautiful aaawww

@paulalister80 2 года назад

Thanks for the cool tips. Lol poor Chicken. Makes sense now I’ve heard you saying this. Watch out arms here I come!

@Sokoke 2 года назад

Nice video!

@judithgoulden972 2 года назад

love your videos. great teacher thanks.

@chantelmcskimming6633 2 года назад

Thank you!! Very good ideas 😊

@catsartpics 2 года назад

Very helpful tips thank you!

@donnaobrien6259 2 года назад

Great video. Thank u for saying about looking at your reference pic. Always wondered if I could pick out all the detail without looking at reference. U do beautiful work.

@Lachri 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@rangolibyvino 2 года назад

Thanks for a wonderful video. 🙏

@classicallysoulful 2 года назад

Oh and your funny I love the bits of humor added in. Lol my husband and I have a conure and the out takes of you and your hubby made me laugh! Super creative video add ins. Loved them.

@Lachri 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@WLB505 2 года назад

Omg I love your channel you and your husband and bird are great !

@sauletto1 2 года назад

This video was awesome ! Subscribed ! :)

@werewitch9466 2 года назад

this is a lovely video, i needed it and im sure more people did lol, thank you!

@bettychilldres9860 11 месяцев назад

😂 THAT was fun.ny!! 😊 Keep the comedy coming!!

@Crissy-k5g 2 года назад

Thanks

@niteycat 2 года назад

Perfect. One thing that helped me with values is to take a color reference photo on my tablet and change the picture to black and white.

@themaddtatter6679 2 года назад

Most of the time its not the color.... Once I made a mistake coloring some fish in a flesh tone..... (flesh tone on a fish head... noped outta that one fast! ) 👍❤ Thankyou for sharing your advice.

@Lachri 2 года назад

😂 I can see where that might go wrong :P

@kekedwyer6340 2 года назад

You’re commentary is very entertaining!

@mkdt6732 2 года назад

That's what I do identify my mistakes and try again because I wasn't all that either and I still am looking to improve and do digital art

@dacwebb 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@mkdt6732 2 года назад

Just discovered this channel and yes what u said I understand those stuff are true

@GeorgePencilArt 2 года назад

Great tips! I enjoyed the info.

@Lachri 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Mmbohn1 2 года назад

Clever

@eoslove2022 2 года назад

Geez Lisa you read my mind. I needed this especially to paint feathers 🪶 on my swan 🦢.. thanks for the tips 😊. Chicken: “ dad, why are you putting me in this big weird looking cave?” 😄😄

@Lachri 2 года назад

Chicken is so chill about stuff like that. He's like "ooh, what can I explore now!?". Our other birds would have been too scared to do that!

@queenmab1999 2 года назад

Excellent tips!!! I do this ALOT!! I love when others critique too, it really helps to get a "second opinion" lol I LOVE painting mermaids!! I started using geometrical shapes for heads and body. Something I didn't really do much b4!! Its hard to get outside that easy box ..I do it all the time ..oh whaaaa no i dont wanna do something new,...i just wanna be lazyyyy lol

@Lachri 2 года назад

Happy happy birthday!!! Also, you do not look 48 at all! I assumed you were in your 30s by your photos on social media!

@queenmab1999 2 года назад

@@Lachri Thankyou!!! Its the FAT lolol keeps ya looking young :P lol

@barbiebrowny7003 Год назад

I always use a photo before I begin the project after studying the details about the movement of the object then I ask myself which colors attracted me If the colors don't approve to my likings the next step is to approach the substitute As time moves on I give myself a break then afterwards see my mistakes Oh my goodness then of course panic occurs ,then afterwards I stack it aside until I ready to manage the corrections I absolutely Loved your water drops excellently explained Thanks for the video 🌹

@jennifersjunkmail5935 2 года назад

LOVE the comedy sketches you do with your husband!

@PZCherokee 2 года назад

These were great tips! Very specific and easy to understand. When he put Chicken in the dryer, my first thought was Lisa better have a disclaimer at the end or else PETA. Lol!

@pyretta5629 2 года назад

Your advice on the subject holding the answers reminded me of a quote from Mistrals Daughter, when he's teaching Fauve to paint. I first read this when I was a teenager, and it still goes through my mind when I draw: "Regard! Regard, Fauve... use your eyes, my little one, you must learn to see... see that apple... it looks round, doesn't it? But if you look - if you truly look - you'll see that the top is higher on the left... it isn't round at all, is it? And why doesn't it roll like a ball, this apple? Because it's almost flat on the bottom - do you see that with your own eyes, little one? And that little scar on the skin of the apple... can you tell me where it starts and where it finishes? What color is the scar, Fauve? Is it almost white? Regard! Do you see how the red of the apple is touched by yellow? And do you see where the yellow becomes brighter, just at the side? Now - Tell me, can you see where, on your board, you have placed these colors, this red, this yellow? It's all there, Fauve, if you only use your eyes."

@Lachri 2 года назад

Exactly!!

@nancyhunter6696 2 года назад

Have a black and white photocopy of your reference pic on hand for the values.

@pjakka53 2 года назад

just adore your video🙂..

@MegaPerson012345 2 года назад

Love your videos. Thank you. I love birds too. I also have a bird named chicken, lol, but she is a gold capped conure.

@Lachri 2 года назад

Awww! Conures are so beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

@barbararivera2380 2 года назад

thank you

@hov3968 10 месяцев назад

I like the advice you gave me. Thank you. I need to improve my skills. I want to learn how to paint landscapes. I have been drawing a little bit.(Graphite). I’m serious about art. I started drawing during the pandemic, and now I have to draw something every day.. I have some supplies.And I did get an airbrush. I liked the jungle scene video and took notes. I may try to paint that tonight.Or get started the background. i’m a little nervous because I’ve never used an airbrush before.I’m planning to take your class. One of my problems is I can’t decide on what type of art I want to do.Drawing is a must do.And so far with painting, I’ve only done a little bit of watercolors.(Also pastels?/ I have some pastels but I don’t really know how to use them.Thank you for your guidance on airbrushes.Any suggestions on an entry level airbrush?The one I have doesn’t have very much pressure.Thanks again and sorry for rambling on 😊

@heather-leafloyd6806 2 года назад

Thank you, as much as I giggled a lot, so much made sense. Although I don't think My Hubby avoids housework because he doesn't feel he is good at it.😂😂

@jeremybilbrey1133 2 года назад

thank you for this video. I am a landscape artist but I want to get out of my comfort zone. I will say, I dont primarily paint from pictures...I may take an idea from a pic or multiple pics and use my imagination for my own paintings.

@SabineLeppanen_Art 2 года назад

Tree bark. I’m trying to paint 3 raccoon kits looking out of a tree. I’m struggling, considering calling my painting “Bark Study, with Raccoons”. So today, I will try your charcoal trick. Thanks, Lisa!

@Lachri 2 года назад

Oh that's a great example of something that needs studies. Tree bark is weirdly complex!

@v.mishrasart43 2 года назад

Excellent💯👍👏

@wrenbayley 2 года назад

Bubbles! Bubbles are my nemesis (in painting).

@Lachri 2 года назад

Oils or acrylics? I have a video on acrylics but maybe I need to make an updated lesson!

@shellyparker8960 2 года назад

Gosh we're so lucky to have you as a teacher Lisa! You hit so many nails on the head. I'm listening to this video thinking, is she in my head cuz I feel like she hears what I think as I work. I am totally guilty of feeling like I'm going to mess something up but then I tell myself, so what. Nothing is for naught because with every project I finish, I learn what went well and what I'd do differently. I often hear your voice in my head, it's just not finished yet. 😆 I'm really glad you mentioned reference photos. Is someone who sews less legit if they use a pattern? Or a baker should not use a recipe or measure ingredients? Two things in portraits that I struggle with are teeth and getting the eyes symmetrical. Any help there would be greatly appreciated.

@CreatingCuteArt 2 года назад

You and your husband are SO funny!!

@Crissy-k5g 2 года назад

Great video

@Lachri 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@SkylarMixtape 2 года назад

Ive put dawn in the dishwasher once... It didnt go so well 🤣

@Lachri 2 года назад

OMG hahahaha! Alll the bubbles!

@ramonabehan4177 2 года назад

Haha, you’re funny. Thanks for the video; very helpful.

@echoingsnow 2 года назад

Charcoal is nice. No shine and works well with soft pastels.

@elysiandelaney2699 2 года назад

Art is trial and error.. Sometimes i procastinate too, but i always remember the ✨FeElinGs✨ i love to feel when I'm painting/drawing.. Hihi

@phyllispalladino6183 2 года назад

Love this video! Matt seems like such a good sport. I'd keep him if I were you. 😂

@Lachri 2 года назад

LOL Yep, he's a keeper for sure!! Even if I would never ever ever trust him to do my laundry 😂

@ahava3838 2 года назад

I love your work and your videos. I want to learn acrylic. I thought that was what this video was about. You do beautiful work in colored pencils, so maybe I'll change to that. Also, do talk super fast and fast forward in your training videos also? If yes, I know I won't be able to keep up and comprehend the teaching.

@ChantelStays 2 года назад

What material are you drawing on!? Thanks ! 💖 I'll be signing up for my young daughter who is a budding artist and wants to go into art as a career

@Lachri 2 года назад

That's awesome your daughter is an artist! For the supplies, they are listed in the video description. I forgot to note that in the video >

@rebeccawong1 2 года назад

Thank you thank your yank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@claritzairosario68 2 года назад

Thank you 😭 I need this! Because I need to be focus on a big puzzle spot seahorse with multiple colors....I'm having trouble adding colors, visualizing them as spots! Oh no! And I'm doing it with the Inktense pencils and blocks... how do I do this? It's like a puzzle, I'm blind at the moment, because I don't know exactly where these spots go, my drawing lacked those details!😭😭😭

@Lachri 2 года назад

You got this! Keep layering until it looks good! If an area with inktense gets a bit messy, mix your white inktense block with water to create a white paint and cover the messy area with that then paint over it from scratch :) Practice that technique on a scratch paper of course!

@claritzairosario68 2 года назад

@@Lachri thank you so much Lisa! OK, I will do this, thank you for calm me down, I was desperate! thank you for everything you do for us!🥲

@loati94 2 года назад

I am impatient and if you add that to not knowing what else to do to improve the drawing it ends up with a mediocre drawing that is most definitely unfinished but I never touch again.

@LibertasVeritatis 2 года назад

hi!

@Lachri 2 года назад

Hi!

@chrisdonahue 2 года назад

do you apply any more layers of gesso on your blue label Frederick's canvases? I just bought one and did enjoy it but was wondering if you would suggest to put more one. I definitely prefer smooth canvas and zero texture.

@Lachri 2 года назад

I don't personally but you could. Normally I only add more gesso and sand down if I'm using the convexo canvases by Fredrix since they're a heavier weight with more tooth.

@chrisdonahue 2 года назад

@@Lachri Thanks! I got some of those Convexo ones too :) they look really neat. I'll definitely be smoothing them out like you mentioned.

@krystine49 Год назад

feathers and leaves for me are fine. but trees can be a problem

@theresabellflower8123 2 года назад

I too am not good at drawing people and perception kills me also!

@JanineMKartist 2 года назад

My problem area is backgrounds

@mkdt6732 2 года назад

Already sub

@sherleysreallife 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video.

@Lachri 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@sherleysreallife 2 года назад

@@Lachri 👍

@learnartwithme3766 2 года назад

So, i'm gonna need a white charcoal pencil now?

@Lachri 2 года назад

Absolutely! :D

@learnartwithme3766 2 года назад

@@Lachri But which ones? A lot labelled as charcoal are chalk, two totally different things. I'm looking at the Koh-I-Noor ones.

@markaugustus4064 2 года назад

Take a breath! All great art breathes! Love ya! Thanks for sharing those tips!

@KayleyAnneF 2 года назад

If I close my eyes and just listen to the dishwasher scene I see it in mind as my boyfriend in that situation. You could swap your husband for my boyfriend and you’d get the exact same scenario😅

@danrazART 2 года назад

Another tip. Study any other artist that you think has solved the problems you may be having. And find how they have solved the problem. It will be quicker than you going around solving it yourself.