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The Secret to Building a Self-Sustaining Terrarium (No Rocks, No Charcoal!) | Terrarium Lamps

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I am taking you step by step on how to build a self-sustaining terrarium which is almost care free. I will show you how to forage for moss, how to store your moss, and then how to build it. I use plant light bulbs in my terrarium lamps which means they can survive anywhere all you need is a plug. I will teach you the secret to gaining a balance ecosphere where your terrarium will thrive and not need any attention except admiration. I am also sharing my simple no fuss cloche terrariums which are the perfect green accessory to any room in your house.

Mrs Peacock did it in the Library with the Knife

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This week's painting is inspired by my favorite board game Clue. It was the only board game I really wanted to play ... well I did like monopoly but it was not as fun as clue. Did you ever play? Let me know in the comments. I am also making over a frame for this one and I show you my process of how I add a touch of gold and some old world charm to a boring brown frame. This one is to be continued because I just couldn't get it all done in one week. Tune in next week for Part 2 of Mrs. Peacock did it in the Library with the Knife.

Paint with Me | Study with Me | Calm Music | In the Studio with Jan | Spring Portrait Part 2

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Thanks for joining me for part 2 of my spring inspired portrait. I made another fun paint with me style video with beautiful music so you can put it on in the background and paint with me or study with me or clean whatever you need a companion for this is the perfect video to keep you company. By watching this whole video you can help me reach my goal of getting my watch hours which will monetize my video and help me keep making these videos. As does leaving me a comment and hit the like button if you enjoyed this video. If you want to find out more about me or my art please visit

Painting the Portrait of Lisa Lisa and the Tiger

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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.