If you need some motivation to get some spring cleaning done then this video is for you. I also let you in on some problem solving I had to do this week in the studio. I almost didn't get this video posted on time because I procrastinated painting the peacock and I have a real simple trick you can use to over come those feelings of overwhelming when painting something so complicated and detailed. Don't forget to visit my website to get a print of your favorite backwards beauty.
backwards beauty
Painting the Portrait of Lisa Lisa and the Tiger
Let me take a moment to tell you the journey we have been on while make this painting. It started out with making the AI Reference image and showing you my process of how I do it. Then I walked you through my steps for how I prepare a canvas, then how I transfer that image onto a large canvas. Parts 2 and 3 I slowed things down and shared some rather lengthy paint with me videos. Part 2 - was all about putting down a very expressive loose 1st layer in acyclic paint and Part 3 - was all about refining the color and details to bring out the true character of the painting. This weeks part 4 I continue to refine the details of the painting. This week I ran into a dilemma on what to do with the dress. I will share with you how I worked out the problem. I promised you I would share the inspiration behind Lisa Lisa and the Tiger so I will be revealing that also. Before we dive into the painting process. I want to tell you about this weeks sponsor my online shop. If you would like to support me as an artist and also fill your space with some beauty then head over to my shop at janlakey.com and check out the beautiful museum quality prints.
Homestead Gardens
Come with me to Homestead Gardens for a calm look around with festive music. This place has 5 huge greenhouses full of goodies. They really do it up this time of year and I am so excited to share it with you. Let me know if you have a garden center in your area like this one.
Cozy Christmas DIY | The Fox Box | Fox Wisdom
Today video I share with you some fox wisdom and we are making a fox box which is inspired by pearl inlayed designs. We will travel back in time to last summer where I started this project and then I show you step by step how I created the design for the fox box and how I transferred the design onto the box and then painted it. I had some real issues with the painting I was using so I have a word of caution for you. Then I need your option about how to finish this project so stay tuned until the end and leave me a comment below to let me know your thoughts.
Decorate with me | A message from the angels
My week didn’t go as planned. Decorated with me. Plus a message from the Angels.