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Welcome to my *totally free* resource index for artists!
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Here you'll find my most popular blog posts and YouTube videos organized by topic.
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Enjoy!
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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

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Female figure sketch by Erika Lancaster
Female figure sketch by Erika Lancaster



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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


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Yellow Rose Watercolor Painting by Erika Lancaster
Yellow Rose Watercolor Painting by Erika Lancaster



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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


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Pen and Ink Hand by Erika Lancaster
Pen and Ink Hand by Erika Lancaster



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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
Pink Roses Acrylic Painting by Erika Lancaster



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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



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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
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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


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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)


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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



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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


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Interviews

  • Artists Around the World: Interview with Haydn Symons
  • Artists Around the World: Interview with Chrissie Murphy

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Drawing and Watercolor Tutorials for Beginners
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