🎉 Well done…I’m following you for self-improvement in something I’m not necessarily good at. Thank you for the good content.
@ErikaLancasterArt9 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching/following and I'm so happy to hear you're getting value from what I'm sharing. 🙌
@scharle37839 күн бұрын
Dear Erika, I loved your video! Sharing your mistakes helps us learn so much. While whatching your video I also realized some mistakes I have been doing. I have also done a business course to get a bit better at marketing my work but it's so so hard to keep track of everything and actually make the changes that need to be done. I admire how you managed to build up your business and didn't give up and now have enough income :). It definetly must be overwhelming to do so!
@ErikaLancasterArt8 күн бұрын
Hi, friend! Thanks so much for watching and for leaving your thoughts.🙌 Glad you enjoyed this one. Growing my business is the hardest thing I've ever done and it comes with so much self-development that I didn't even know I had to make. ☺🖌 It was very overwhelming, especially in the first couple of years, when I didn't know if things would actually work out and if I'd have to go back to a "regular" job. But life has a strange way of working out, if you follow your gut, put in the work and stay patient. I had faith and trusted things would work out for me if I kept at it, overtime. And they did! Making changes is definitely very hard and very scary. Sometimes, though, change is what leads to the best breakthroughs. ❤ You're doing awesome. Just keep at it. It's all a learning process.
@cmonaco57710 күн бұрын
I want to draw the house. Does it matter which part of the house I start with? Thank you. I love this house.❤
@ErikaLancasterArt8 күн бұрын
Hey, there! I'm so happy to hear you liked this one. 🙌 ❤ I always work from general toward specific/large to small. I have much newer videos on drawing houses and buildings in which I explain my process. Here are a few: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNymnZahnamblZs.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odKBo7eWzsCap40.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fcBoqLOU0JaudqM.html Hope you enjoy these and find them helpful. Thanks so much for watching!
@ErikaLancasterArt11 күн бұрын
Welcome back, fellow artists and art lovers! I hope those of you looking to start or grow your art businesses, enjoy this one and find it helpful. If you have any questions, tips of your own you'd like to share, or any comments at all, leave them below and I'll do my best to get back to you. For immediate access to my real-time tutorials, classes on Art Fundamentals, monthly livestreams and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist🎉
@user-fe3su2lw3o14 күн бұрын
I am learning from this video.. thanks for sharing in detail..
@rumpulski15 күн бұрын
Hello! I am a new content creator and stumbled on a post saying you have been consistently uploading for 7 years. I was curious if your analytics say your content is getting many impressions? I am curious if you changes the Wording of your Titles if it would help (I am a NOOB myself). How is your impression click through rate?
@ErikaLancasterArt8 күн бұрын
Hi! Yes, I started here on KZfaq in 2017 and have been super consistent, sharing at least one video a week since then. It's been a super slow slog for me, and literally making peanuts still. 😅 This said, it's thanks to KZfaq that I've been able to grow my Patreon membership, as well as make my website easier to find on Google, which continues to bring in students and clients. Been paying for TubeBuddy for a while, too, making sure that the videos I create are topics viewers are looking for, and making sure that I use TubeBuddy to optimize titles, tags, etc. I know my first videos were terrible, though. Worked with the resources I had at the time, and work on improving as time goes by. I'm terrible at checking my analytics. I'm so busy with a ton of other stuff that I don't have much time to go in and check on that kind of stuff. Wouldn't even know how to find those specific numbers, tbh. 😅
@@ErikaLancasterArt I may have to check out Tubebuddy
@peggytitus-hall438116 күн бұрын
I really appreciate this video. I just started watercoloring and I use your brush strokes and washes video as a practice exercise before I start to paint any realistic. Thanks!
@ErikaLancasterArt8 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Peggy! Thanks so much for watching.🙌
@sarahisbell417917 күн бұрын
You should check out the derwent graphitint pencils *chef's kiss*
@ErikaLancasterArt16 күн бұрын
Will do! Thanks for sharing, Sarah! 🙌
@joanpringle-canning283417 күн бұрын
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@juliadonaldson694317 күн бұрын
Great tips. Would these pencils work with watercolor pencils?
@ErikaLancasterArt17 күн бұрын
Hi, Julia! I don't see why not. I'd just be careful not to apply too much graphite on your paper, as it can muddy up the vibrant colors you're applying with watercolor pencils. I would use an HB, so that graphite application is lighter and more easy to control when everything starts blending together. It's a great idea to use water soluble graphite for your preliminary sketch, as your line work will disappear when you run your paintbrush bristles over it! Thanks so much for watching, and for your question. Enjoy your pratice!🙌
@doloresdellamura125818 күн бұрын
Beautiful flower! Thank you for this! This has been most helpful! You are a excellent artist 😊
@ErikaLancasterArt17 күн бұрын
You're very kind, Dolores. 💛 Thank you so much for watching. Glad it was helpful.
@ErikaLancasterArt18 күн бұрын
Welcome back, fellow artists and art lovers! I hope this one's helpful for those of you thinking about buying a set of water-soluble pencils or looking to learn tips for better outcomes. If you have any questions, leave them below and I'll do my best to get back to you. For immediate access to my sketching and watercolor real-time tutorials, classes and workshops on Art Fundamentals (Color Theory, Composition, Form, Perspective, etc.) monthly livestreams and much more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist🎉
@allwynfurtado914618 күн бұрын
Dear Erika, Please make videos on how to draw freehand portraits and peoples, animals from references.
@ErikaLancasterArt18 күн бұрын
Hi, there! Thanks for your request. I have classes/tutorials on drawing faces and animals over on my Patreon. I'll consider sharing some free tutorials here as well. ❤
@allwynfurtado914617 күн бұрын
Thank you very much Erika.@@ErikaLancasterArt
@markbaigent837318 күн бұрын
Interesting video 😎 I wonder how much of a disadvantage I am at as I have Aphantasia so cannot visualise.
@ErikaLancasterArt18 күн бұрын
It's totally fine to use references. I work off references most of the time (but I'm not trying to create carbon copies!). 😬
@bllackwing21 күн бұрын
This helps me a lot. Thank you.
@ErikaLancasterArt18 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful. 🙌
@simonmwaba657722 күн бұрын
I have learned a lot thanks 🙏
@simonmwaba657723 күн бұрын
Wow this is rich I needed this thanks
@ErikaLancasterArt18 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Simon! Glad it was helpful.
@nancyleatham785223 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your video, it was so very helpful. I’m going to start working on those 5 bullet points right now!❤
@ErikaLancasterArt18 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching, Nancy! Enjoy your practice. ❤
@ErikaLancasterArt25 күн бұрын
Welcome back, fellow artists and art lovers! 👩🎨 I hope this one's helpful for those of you starting with line and wash, or who are looking to learn how to draw different types of flowers. If you have any questions, leave them below and I'll do my best to get back to you. For immediate access to my sketching and watercolor real-time tutorials, classes and workshops on Art Fundamentals (Color Theory, Composition, Form, Perspective, etc.) monthly livestreams and much more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist🎉
@SpottedOtter726 күн бұрын
Wow. So much useful and very relevant to my place in my drawing journey information. You are awesome!
@ErikaLancasterArt24 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
@RAWFILMSBD26 күн бұрын
wonderful job thanks for shearing love you always my dear lovely friend 🌹💜
@ErikaLancasterArt24 күн бұрын
Thanks for popping by! Glad you enjoyed it.
@adriennbaris27 күн бұрын
Great video and advice! I've been thinking a lot about this topic lately, and now I'm trying to focus on the positive aspects of being an introverted artist. I'm also working on improving and developing in areas that are challenging for me-talking to a camera is definitely one of them. 😅
@ErikaLancasterArt24 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful. 🙌❤ You have SO many amazing traits and SO much to offer. Talking to the camera and things like that are scary and uncomfortable in the beginning, but it gets better with time. I'm happy to hear that you're expanding your comfort zone. I'm rooting for you! 🌟
@mickeymouse2able27 күн бұрын
I wrote them down carefully so they can sink in. I need this. Artists are important in sooooo many ways. Even just making a nice greeting card for someone and handing it to them and seeing them smile or tear up because they like it is an amazing experience.
@Vikin-Tutorial-h5d28 күн бұрын
Thank you for giving good advice and help in this detailed video! It's my like 17 here!
@ErikaLancasterArt24 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful.
@Vikin-Tutorial-h5d28 күн бұрын
Good advice ... thanks!
@ErikaLancasterArt27 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching. :)
@Vikin-Tutorial-h5d28 күн бұрын
Happy to give my like here!
@ErikaLancasterArt27 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@romanavrana178228 күн бұрын
Oh no, that‘s me
@ErikaLancasterArt27 күн бұрын
It happens to all of us. Thanks for watching! ❤🙌
@tuttyusbuttyus28 күн бұрын
I feel called out. 😂
@ErikaLancasterArt27 күн бұрын
It happens to all of us. ❤ It's as much a reminder for myself, as it is for people watching. 😬
@kbrent8938Ай бұрын
Hi Erika, I always appreciate your advice and loved your comment that it’s better to work on several small pieces and also I smiled looking at your large pile of sketch books. I have been using sketchbooks for a while now and after watching this I am glad to see that I’m on the right track. I also found two older books from when I first started and was happy to see that I have made progress. Thanks so much.
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Hi, there! 🙌 hahah yeah! I have so many sketchbooks and most of them are all filled up in that pile I showed. Whenever I want to progress my skills with anything, I turn to my sketchbooks and fill up pages. A few of them are full of pages and pages of hands and figures, and I attribute my progress to this kind of practice. ✏️ I'm so happy to hear that you use sketchbooks, too. Keep going and enjoy your practice! Thanks so much for watching.
@wildflower1397Ай бұрын
Excellent lesson! Getting out my pencils now, for the first time in years. :)
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Yay!!! I'm so happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed this one. 🙌 Part 2 is already up and part 3 is getting shared next week. ❤
@marciamcgrath4953Ай бұрын
I'm working on an orchid now, so this is perfect!❤
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Enjoy your practice, Marcia! Thanks so much for watching. ❤
@ghpowell131Ай бұрын
Such a useful video. So much helpful and easy to understand information.
@frannybeckerАй бұрын
Maravilha de conteúdo 💚🙏🇧🇷então super joinha 👍 lhe desejo uma abençoada semana 🌷
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching, Franny. Hope you're having a great week!
@frannybeckerАй бұрын
@@ErikaLancasterArt saudações amiga linda 🌷
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Welcome back, fellow artists and art lovers! I hope this one's helpful for those of you starting with line and wash, or who are looking to learn how to draw different types of flowers. If you have any questions, leave them below and I'll do my best to get back to you. For immediate access to my sketching and watercolor real-time tutorials, classes and workshops on Art Fundamentals (Color Theory, Composition, Form, Perspective, etc.) monthly livestreams and much more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist🎉
@aprildegele1510Ай бұрын
I've been doing art for my whole life ... sculpting, acryilc painting, oils ... and I can say that, at lest for me, watercolor is the most difficult. Layering doesn't work like it does with acrylic or oils. It's a whole different animal. And it's, in my opinion, the most difficult of the three mediums. This is a necessary exercise! Paint mixing is a required exercise. Blending happens a lot faster than with acrylic. Oils? you can blend over and over, wash over and over for days or months or years. I totally appreciate this lesson in watercolor because it's the fastest set and the hardest to make a grade of color without lines. Watercolor is actually the most difficult medium I've ever worked in.
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to leave your valuable comment. 🙌 I started with opaque painting mediums myself (acrylics and oils), and I have to agree with you. 🎨 Not only can you layer paint on thick and cover up mistakes relatively easily with those mediums, but you're working on substrates that can take way more of a beating, as opposed to working on paper. With watercolor, it is even more essential to practice beforehand and go in with a strategy because we won't be able to easily correct mistakes, if at all, since watercolor is transparent. You also make a great comment in relation to how watercolor is so immediate. We have to go in with confidence and not "fiddle" with the paint after it's been placed on paper, or its easy to overblend, flatten areas out and make them look overworked and heavy (the opposite of what we're trying to do when working with this medium). Another key difference is that we're bringing in the beauty and brightness of the paper as part of the piece, and no white paint is necessary, when we learn to do this. Thanks so much for watching and wish you tons of enjoyment moving forward with this rewarding painting medium!
@mizanessАй бұрын
Great tutorial and explaination on perspective
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching. :)
@andreaharutunian3838Ай бұрын
Great video 🎉
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. More to come!
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Welcome back, fellow artists and art lovers! I hope this one's helpful for those of you starting with line and wash, or who are looking to learn how to draw different types of flowers.🌼 If you have any questions leave them below and I'll do my best to get back to you. For immediate access to my sketching and watercolor real-time tutorials, classes and workshops on Art Fundamentals (Color Theory, Composition, Form, Perspective, etc.) monthly livestreams and much more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist🎉
@marciamcgrath4953Ай бұрын
I love how in depth you explain how to draw all the different types of flowers. A real game changer for me. Thank you!😊
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
I'm so glad you found this one helpful, Marcia! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Means a lot. ❤🙌
@misahiggins753Ай бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate how your content is so thoughtful and well organized. I have both watercolor paints and pencils and you have made some great points as to how I might best utilize each medium.
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Happy to hear you enjoyed this one and found it helpful. ❤🙌 Enjoy your practice!
@XurlimanToreniyazovaАй бұрын
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@deejohnson827Ай бұрын
It's been SO long since I've watched your videos! I have been hesitant to get back info sketching and painting because of other priorities that needed to come first. Thank you, Erika, for this video. I need to buy a sketchbook now and get started.
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Hey, Dee! I'm so happy you're getting back to your art practice. 🙌🎉 Thanks so much for watching and enjoy yourself!
@karenluke-mannarino3426Ай бұрын
Inspirational! Thanks for your comments about real sketching in an everyday sketchbook. I think we all feel the need for “permission” to not be “perfect”and the encouragement just to keep drawing. You did both both splendidly today!
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I'm so happy to hear this one was helpful. 🙌 I struggled with this a lot in the beginning of my journey. Nowadays remembering that life is short and that every day that I get to wake up and live life is a gift, helps me put everything back in perspective. There's no need to take ourselves, or our art too seriously to the point that it stops being enjoyable. 🙂🙌
@maremacdАй бұрын
Can anyone recommend a favorite sketchbook for graphite? Also, were those pencils used at the end of the video watercolor pencils or regular colored pencils?
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Hey, there! I used watercolor and regular colored pencils (Prismacolor) for this sketchbook spread. 🙂 I love drawing sketchbooks from Strathmore and Canson. I've left a couple of links to two of the ones I buy most from Amazon in the description box. 😉 Thanks for watching!
@BankeySharmaАй бұрын
Big like 8 beautiful share awesome useful Post dear friend ❤❤❤
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Thanks so much for watching, Bankey! Hope you're having a great day. ☀
@ErikaLancasterArtАй бұрын
Welcome back, fellow artists and art lovers! I hope this one's helpful for those of you who are looking to develop your art skills further or who are just curious about sketchbooks and their importance. If you have any questions leave them below and I'll do my best to get back to you. For immediate access to my sketching and watercolor real-time tutorials, classes and workshops on Art Fundamentals (Color Theory, Composition, Form, Perspective, etc.) monthly livestreams and much more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist🎉