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.
water-soluble oils
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.
How I Overcome Negative Mindset | Paint with Me | Focused Time | Calming Music
Today in the studio I am working on the first layer of oil paint on the painting Lisa Lisa and the Tiger. I promise I will fill you in next week on the inspiration behind this painting. I ran out of time this week to pull it all together. I also had to deal with procrastination because of a negative mindset. I share with you what I do when this happens. No matter how accomplished we become in life we will all have days of doubt. I share with you a very simple solution of how to overcome a negative mindset. Let me know in the comments what project you are currently working on so I can give you support.
The making of Diana the painting | No Words | Visual story | Oil Painting tips
This weeks video starts off by rewinding the clock back to when the weather was warm and I was sitting under a tree painting Diana. Then it step back in time to present day where we are having a snow storm and I am cozy inside my studio working on Diana the painting. This one I wanted it to be a visual story with no words because I just loved the contrast of the two different season that this painting has been created. I think each season has its beauty it's just a matter of finding joy in the things that speak to your heart. I also give my tips on how to tone your painting to change the mood of it and a quick and easy way to make a gradient background from a light color to a dark color. Next week I am starting on a fun painting of Leonora and her little furry brad pit. New video every Tuesday.