Erika Lancaster- Artist + Online Art Teacher
  • HOME
  • BLOG + FREEBIES
  • YOUTUBE
  • PATREON
  • COURSES
  • MY ART TOOLS
  • GALLERY
  • Online Art Mentorship

Latest Artwork: Hand Studies in Pencil/Gouache, and Watercolor Food Illustration

9/10/2017

4 Comments

 

​Hello! Here are some sketches and paintings I did this week .

​This was my second week starting my days with hand sketches and it's amazing to see how much I have improved already. I can tell I am getting faster and faster at drawing the initial hand shapes and proportions.

​Next week I want to focus on creating cleaner and more effective hatching and crosshatching when adding in shadows.


Hand gouache painting by Erika Lancaster
Hand gouache painting. Reeves gouache tubes on Canson Mixed-Media sketchbook.

The first painting included here was created with gouache and it is literally the second painting I have done using this media. Gouache is something that I want to keep improving at. The second was created using watercolors and it was a remake of a painting I had done several months ago.

This exercise was something I was interested in doing because I wanted to be able to compare two paintings of the same subject created months apart. After that are my morning hand sketches of the week which I post on 
Instagram 
every morning from Monday through Friday. 
​
Watercolor food illustration by Erika Lancaster
Watercolor coffee cup and biscotti painting. Winsor and Newton watercolors on Canson watercolor paper.

​
​
Hand pencil sketch by Erika Lancaster
Daily hand pencil sketches. Canson Mixed-Media sketchbook.

For a complete list of my current favorite art supplies, go here. 

​
Hand pencil sketch by Erika Lancaster
Daily hand pencil sketches. Canson Mixed-Media sketchbook.


​
Hand pencil sketch by Erika Lancaster
Daily hand pencil sketches. Canson Mixed-Media sketchbook.


​
Hand pencil sketch by Erika Lancaster
Daily hand pencil sketches. Canson Mixed-Media sketchbook.

​
Picture


​

Drawing On Toned Paper 8 Advantages
Why Sketchbooks Are Essential Tools for Artists and Best Tips
2 Easy Ways to Paint Clouds With Watercolor
4 Comments
NicheCanvas link
6/15/2022 05:30:58 am

Your article is creative, fun to read and has a great tone. You mention the benefits of drawing with your hands in addition to using traditional materials like pencils which I think is so cool! The only thing that could make it better would be more detail about how you can start doing hand sketching today - thanks for sharing this information with us :)

Reply
Erika Lancaster link
6/15/2022 11:44:14 am

Hey, there!
Thanks so much for checking this one out. :)
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Wish you a great day and take good care.

Reply
What's Happening Florida link
12/14/2023 03:12:40 am

Erika, your gouache paintings are simply magical! The second painting, only your second attempt with gouache, is mind-blowing. The vibrant colors and the way you've brought the subject to life is impressive. It's clear that gouache is becoming your forte. Looking forward to witnessing your continuous growth with this medium. Keep those beautiful creations coming!

Reply
Erika Lancaster link
12/15/2023 03:50:02 pm

Hi, there!
Thanks so much for popping by and for taking the time to leave your kind comment. It is very much appreciated.
This is a pretty old post and I've been working primarily with watercolor now-a-days. :) If you'd like to check out my most recent work: instagram.com/erika_lancaster_art
Thanks again and have a great day!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    ​
    Learn Drawing and Watercolor Step by Step Tutorials

    ​
    Picture

    ​
    www.dickblick.com

    ​

    ​
    www.erikalancaster.com
    is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites
    ​to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.


    www.erikalancaster.com
    is a participant in the 
    Shareasale.com Affiliate Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
    ​

    RSS Feed

    ​

    Become an art email insider to receive:

    ​

    • My full Watercolor Blueberries tutorial (with downloadable outline sketch, reference photo and supply list)
    • Helpful tips and tutorials on sketching and watercolor painting
    • Artist mindset advice that I don't share anywhere else
    • News about my latest offerings designed to help you reach your full artistic potential
    • Access to the Art in Harmony Facebook group, which is full of over 2,000 amazing, positive artists from all over the world who're looking to grow together

    ​

      I'm committed to only providing valuable and inspiring content. You can easily unsubscribe at any time.

      *To subscribe you must be 18+ years of age.

      Built with ConvertKit
    Picture
    Picture
           
    ​  
    Website Disclaimer              Privacy Policy              ​Terms and Conditions
    ©  2025  Erika Lancaster.  All rights reserved.
    • HOME
    • BLOG + FREEBIES
    • YOUTUBE
    • PATREON
    • COURSES
    • MY ART TOOLS
    • GALLERY
    • Online Art Mentorship