Top 7 Colored Pencil Mistakes that Beginners Make - Lachri

Today I'm talking about the top 7 mistakes I see colored pencil artist make when trying to get certain results. Are you a beginner and having trouble getting smooth blending? I've got the answer for you! Is paint thinner/odorless mineral spirit not working right for you? I'm going to show you why! I have 7 tips for you to help you to improve your colored pencil work!!

✮ If you make one of these "mistakes" but you like your results, then it's not a mistake at all! There is no one right or wrong way to make art, if what you are doing makes you happy, continue doing it!

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Time lapse and speed painting tutorials and demonstrations by award winning artist Lachri. Learn how to paint portraits, surreal landscapes, pets, lions, tigers, and birds...pretty sure a Wizard of OZ reference should be made right about now. Get tips and watch techniques for working in acrylic and oil paint, carbon pencil, graphite and colored pencil.

This video was shot using the Canon VIXIA HF G20 HD camcorder.

[Commenter]

I tend to avoid sharpening colored pencils because I feel like I'm sharpening away money. I'm cheap lol

[DeansLILgirl]

I always have ideas for art that is greater than my current ability

[Dinoish]

This was helpful, I finished my first color pencil portrait the other day .. After watching this video, I see 2 of the mistakes I made and why I am not happy with the final result So I will be starting this drawing over, and using some of your tips to help make it more like the photo I was looking at .... Thanks for the tips

[saphireartist]

#5 when the work done with your feet is better than the work I do with my hands😂

[drgamer]

"Kind of looks like I shaded it in with my feet! " LMAO!

[angiebabe]

lisa your enthusiasm is so infectious x

[lilianakirabojtor]

A little tip for the last one. When you drew the sketch or outline for a picture, just leave it and go back to it the next day. It helped me a lot in noticeing quite some mistakes and errors I made and hence got a better result when I finished the drawing. :)

[cherylmillard]

There is such a thing as over working a picture, knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing that you're quitting too soon.

[spidaminida]

I never even thought about preserving the "tooth"! I was just burnishing then wondering why I couldn't get anymore colour on the paper...

[NoxMarcus]

The jazz hands really make me want to go for that subscribe button. But since I'm already subscribed I'm left with this feeling of unfulfilled compulsion.

btw, Great video. Any one of these points can save a person days of frustration.

[meighan]

#7: The inaccurate drawing example had me in stitches!!! I love your open, friendly delivery, looking forward to watching more! <3

[peppernillalasvegas]

This is the first video I have watched from Lachri and I'm hooked! She is SO supportive of an artist who may not be like everyone else or who has their own style while still offering professional tips. Super personality, too!

[noreenlatimer]

Thank you for taking the time to help us with our art. The thought and time is very much appreciated. 💜

[hannahgarner]

You are changing the way i draw and its amazing!!! Blending with the odorless mineral solvant is life changing, all these years of hating colored pencils. I have a new found love thanks!!!

[jetleg]

You educated me, while entertaining me at the same time. Your 7 common mistakes artists make with colored pencils sounded so real. I am sure I have tried one or two of those myself. I have subscribed to your channel. You sound like a great teacher who I could learn from. I will check out your other videos and see what I see. Beautiful work.

[sissybeans]

I appreciate your insight! Trying to come back from mastectomy and got some oil base pencils to be busy in a creative way... so will do the layers! 3-5! Thank you!

[geeArt]

Thank you for the tips - the one about shading in ovals is a good one that I'll have to use going forwards! Thanks for sharing!

[christoffergranstav]

Great video, i learned alot of this. When i draw i must take it slower and more softer. You are amazing👍❤️

[mariethomas]

Nice tips for coloring. Enjoyed the way you explained techniques. Easy to follow your thoughts. Thank you, Lisa !! Marie

[KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Such excellent advice! Twenty layers? Wow, that surprised me, but no one can argue with your results! Thank you.