Welcome to my *totally free* resource index for artists!
Here you'll find my most popular blog posts and YouTube videos organized by topic.
Enjoy!
Traditional Sketching/Drawing
- How I Draw Faces Using Simple Supplies
- How to Draw Realistic Hair in 8 Steps
- 6 Essential Tips for Realistic Drawing
- 5 Essential Sketching Tips for Beginner Artists
- How to Draw Realistic Eyes: My Process and Essential Tips
- Improve Your Portrait Artwork by Doing This One Thing
- How to Draw Faces at a 3/4's Angle Using the Loomis Method
- How to Draw a Face (for Beginners)
- Why Sketchbooks are Essential Tools for Artists and Tips
- How I Draw Faces Using Simple Supplies
Female figure sketch by Erika Lancaster
Watercolor Painting
- Combining Ink With Watercolor: Essential Things to Consider
- Watercolor for Beginners: Tips and Exercises for Water Control
- Watercolor Supplies for Beginners and Things You Must Know
- How to Swatch Watercolors + Why It's Important
- Watercolor Painting: 10 Tips to Avoid Muddy Colors
- How to Paint Realistic Dog Eyes: My Step-by-Step Process
- Step-by-Step Watercolor Fall Wreath
- How I Combine Multiple References and Prepare for a New Watercolor Painting
- Step-by-Step Eucalyptus Leaf Watercolor Tutorial for Beginners
- Realistic Watercolor Food Painting Tutorial
- Watercolor Still Life Painting: Why I Love Using a Limited Amount of Colors
- Watercolor Pencil Tips and Rose Painting Process
- Mixed-Media Abstracts Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Loose Floral Watercolor Painting Process and Tips for Abstracts
- How I Choose Colors for a New Painting- Video
- Affordable Watercolor Painting Supplies- The Products that Got Me Started
- Watercolor Food Painting Time-lapse (Pancakes)
- Exploring Watercolor Wet-on-Wet Effects
- 3 Tips to Combine Watercolor and Gouache Like a Pro
- Watercolor Bird Painting Process + Affordable Supplies
- 5 Common Watercolor Painting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
- Using Masking Fluid with Watercolors: Everything You Need to Know
- 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting with Watercolors
- Watercolor Koala Painting Timelapse
- How to Paint a Watercolor Landscape
- Realistic Watercolor Sandwich Process
- How to Paint Watercolor Flowers and Rocks
- How to Paint Watercolor Trees
- How to Paint a Sky Using Watercolors
- Comparing Art Mediums: Watercolor Paint vs. Watercolor Pencils
- My Favorite Art Supplies (So Far)
- Watercolor vs. Gouache (Exploring Artistic Media)
- Watercolor Pencil Realistic Food Illustration: Step-by-Step Macaron Stack Tutorial
- Watercolor Grayscale Eye Studies
- Watercolor Pencil Realistic Pumpkin Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Watercolor Fall Maple Leaf with Masking Fluid Hack!
- Watercolor Pencil Landscape Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
- Watercolor Animals: Puffin Painting Timelapse
- Watercolor Animals: Mallard Duck Painting Timelapse
- Watercolor Animals: Leopard Painting Timelapse
- Watercolor Animals: Elephant Painting Timelapse
- Watercolor Animals: Tips for Painting Animal Eyes
- Painting Watercolor Birds: Tips for Success
- Watercolor Botanicals: Yellow Rose Painting Timelapse
- Watercolor Pencil Food Illustration Process and Tips
Yellow Rose Watercolor Painting by Erika Lancaster
Pen and Ink Sketching/Drawing
- Pen and Ink Tips for Beginners
- What I Learned With My First Inktober
- Inktober Sketches 19-25 + Reviewing My Supplies
- My Inktober Supplies and Time-lapses for Sketches 6-11
- 5 Tips to Make it Through Inktober and How I'm Going About It
- Shading a Hand Using Pen and Ink
- Shading Objects Using Hatching, Crosshatching, Scribbling, and Other Drawing Pen Techniques
- Pen and Ink Sketching: 6 Shading Techniques
- Guide to Shading Techniques: Hatching, Cross-Hatching, Scribbling and Others
Pen and Ink Hand by Erika Lancaster
Painting with Oils and Acrylics
- Acrylics vs. Oils: Key Differences and Similarities
- Floral Still Life Oil Painting Process
- Don't Be Afraid of Oil Paint + How I Paint a Still Life Using Oils (Alla Prima)
- 5 Tips to Loosen Up and Create More Expressive Art
- How to Resurface Old Canvas Paintings to Create New Artwork
- Creating an Acrylic Painting Using Only 1 Brush!
Pink Roses Acrylic Painting by Erika Lancaster
Mindset and Encouragement for Artists
- A Message for Artists Struggling With Fear and Self-Doubt
- In an Art Slump? Here are 5 Helpful Tips
- Artistic Perfectionism & How to Overcome It
- 10 Positive Affirmations for Artists to Maximize Productivity and Happiness
- 5 Fatal Artist Habits and Practical Advice
- My Secret Tool for Breaking Out of an Art Block
- How to Deal with Artistic Self-Doubt and Insecurity
- Self-Doubt as an Artist: How to Stay Confident and Keep Going
- How I Find Inspiration as an Artist and Some Ideas To Keep You Going
Dispelling Creative Myths and Controversial Topics
- Finding Your Artistic Style & Voice: A Key Aspect That's Rarely Discussed
- 5 Tips for the (Serious) Self-Taught Artist
- How I Left My Job and Became an Artistpreneur
- Why Criticism is an Essential Part of an Artist's Life and How to Handle it Like a Pro
- When and How to Use Other People's Photographs to Create Art
- How to Effectively Use Other Artists' Work as Inspiration
Time Management and Productivity for Artists
- How Creating Art Can Reduce Anxiety, Stress and Addiction
- 5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Home Art Studio
- My Best Secrets to Avoid or Overcome Artistic Block
- How to Make Time for Your Art
- 5 Essential Self-Care Tips for Artists and Creatives
- 8 Useful Tips to Keep a Well-Organized Art Studio
- Time Management for Artists: My Secrets for Staying Consistently Productive
- 3 Proven Hacks to Progress Artistically While Traveling
- How I Improve My Art
Selling Art
- Should You Sell Your Art on Etsy? + 5 Vital Tips If You Decide to Go for It
- What Can You Do With an Art Major? Turning an Art Degree Into Income
- 5 Tips for Marketing and Selling Your Art on Instagram Like a Pro
- 7 Useful Tips to Market and Promote Your Art
- How to Remove Backgrounds from Scanned Art (Photoshop for Beginners)
- 6 Essential Tips on Taking Art Commissions
- How to Sell Your Artwork on Society6 + Pros and Cons
- My Honest Advice for Young Artists
Art Fundamentals
- Color Psychology and Its Use in Art
- How to Draw a Room Using 1-Point Perspective
- Perspective for Beginners: How to Use 1 and 2 Point Perspectives in Art
- Using Collage to Create Original and Engaging Artwork
- Why Drawing from Direct Observation is Essential and 10 Tips to Improve
- How to Take Your Own Art Reference Photos
- Figurative and Abstract Art: Why Artists Should Explore Both
- How to Get Started Drawing the Human Figure + Free Practice Printouts
- 3 Useful Tips to Start Painting Portraits (Oils, Gouache, Acrylics)
Useful Resources for Artists
- My 5 Favorite Podcasts for Artists
- 5 Inspirational Podcasts for Artists
- My Favorite Free Image Sites & Two Examples of References with Finished Illustrations
Other
- Trying Out Viviva Colors' Inktober Sketchbook
- Trying Out Viviva Watercolor Sheets
- 10 Perfect Gift Ideas for Artists Who PaintHow to Choose Artwork for Interior Decorating
- 3 Must-Know Artists Creating Bold and Immersive Work
- Ireland for Art Lovers: Museums and Galleries You MUST Visit
- Free Christmas 'To' and 'From' Gift Tags Printout!
- Mexican Day of the Dead and How to Draw a Human Skull
- Essential Tips to Take Great Art Reference Photos
Interviews
- Artists Around the World: Interview with Haydn Symons
- Artists Around the World: Interview with Chrissie Murphy
