Artist Vlog - how I design my paintings - Lachri

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @dalegreig4298
    @dalegreig4298 8 лет назад +31

    I love this lady. Not only is she brilliant but she is also very funny. Great sense of humor, great artist. :)

  • @JulieAllanArt
    @JulieAllanArt 10 лет назад +18

    I'm sitting here right now going through your videos one by one... and I cannot imagine a more enjoyable way to spend my Saturday night! :) Your artworks are amazing and the videos are so thorough and helpful. The thing that I find most wonderful is your willingness to share all of this information... things that have taken you years to learn, yet you share it freely. You have a very generous and kind heart and I thank you so much for that! :)

  • @wildlifeartjm
    @wildlifeartjm 10 лет назад +7

    what a brilliant + informative video Lisa! thanks for showing us your working process - so interesting!

  • @claritzairosario68
    @claritzairosario68 2 года назад

    That's so awesome idea! I use Photoshop for create compositions, for drawing, editing my reference for painting...but not in that way, I use it for Ilustrations, and now, you open my horizon to use Photoshop to order my ideas and create my designs! Thank you Lisa!❤❤❤

  • @jjtsmom
    @jjtsmom 8 лет назад

    The lighting in this video is AMAZING.

  • @jacinnachapman201
    @jacinnachapman201 10 лет назад +1

    I always plan my paintings in photoshop first, its a tip i learnt in Painting class in my final year at school, and I use it for every painting I do now. Its great knowing what proportions look best before I go near the canvas and much it up.

  • @genevievepotgieter4930
    @genevievepotgieter4930 9 лет назад +1

    Seriously, Lisa! I've been photo maniping in PS for years. I never thought to use it to design a painting. I've learned so much from you in the last few days (since I found your channel). Thank you!

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Genevieve Potgieter :D

  • @shersartwork
    @shersartwork 6 лет назад +1

    This has got to be the best video yet!! I would have never even thought of this!! I draw mine and takes a long time. Thank you

  • @shortnie532
    @shortnie532 7 лет назад

    You literally just blew my mind! I have been freehand sketching all of my paintings!

  • @ChaoticMoira
    @ChaoticMoira 8 лет назад +1

    This was possibly the most helpful thing I have seen! Thank you sooo much for sharing this.

  • @billlawton6813
    @billlawton6813 9 лет назад +2

    I love your work. Particularly these type of paintings.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад +1

      +Bill Lawton Thanks :)

  • @cjjohnson7255
    @cjjohnson7255 10 лет назад +1

    Lisa, thanks for the generous way you share your processes. Watching your speed paintings is such a joy. My wish though would be to hear the dialogue in your head as you paint. The decision process, the brushstroke choices, the validation points... The communication between your linear LEFT brain and your creative RIGHT brain and how they both work together to get your amazing results. Any chance you can multitask like that while demonstrating a dog portrait? I love your fur techniques and would appreciate your thought processes.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      Next time I do a dog portrait I will do a tutorial for sure :)

  • @TartantazCreates
    @TartantazCreates 8 лет назад

    I have never thought of using digital art to design. I think I will definitely give this a go to help me design future projects. Thank you

  • @Tim_Krause
    @Tim_Krause 10 лет назад +1

    awesome to see! As a photographer I have learned more and more that PRE-production is so important. I enjoyed seeing how you do your prepro.

  • @alfonsotheapprentice6646
    @alfonsotheapprentice6646 9 лет назад +1

    I make little sketches on little frames to se the flow and composition, then I see diferent photos, drawings and paintings for illumination and color ideas and then i work with the combination that suits more to the original idea (just combining tips from diferent artists around the internet).
    I´m new in your channel and i just love what you´re doing, specially the vlogs about tips and advice.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Alfonso The apprentice :D

  • @RainLongson
    @RainLongson 9 лет назад +1

    Photoshop, like you. Just went through several sunflowers (and sunflower parts) 14 different butterfly's to realize that using just 1 instead of 3, and a position of the wings/face made a whole heck of a big difference. Painting will be 18 x 20 when completed (sized to scale as yours). My first 100% Inktense painting - just got my sets of 72, pencils and blocks! Woohoo! can't wait.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      +Rain Longson How fun!

  • @bertfarry3793
    @bertfarry3793 9 лет назад +7

    if you have CoralDRAW you could take your Photoshop file in there have it to size (of canvas). When you print from coralDRAW you can set up tiling even with over lap print it out on 8.5 by 11 paper tape it together chalk or charcoal the back and trace it on the canvas. Corel is great for tiling and you can make a tiled image as big as 128 feet by 128 feet niiiice

  • @dreamrabbits5072
    @dreamrabbits5072 2 года назад

    i'm transitioning into traditional art after doing digital for 15 years. I was going to do this, but I wasn't sure if it work out, but I think you've confirmed that it is a clever tool and a good idea. I've done it loads before for my digital work, I call them thumbnails except they're not thumbnails, they're the same size as yours.

  • @elijah9822
    @elijah9822 9 лет назад

    You are such an incredible artist, Lisa. What an inspiration you are!!!!!!

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      +Elijah Paull Thanks :D

    • @elijah9822
      @elijah9822 9 лет назад

      Thank YOU!

  • @jolienhellebuyck9840
    @jolienhellebuyck9840 6 лет назад +1

    OMG!!!!! this is amazing!!!!! never seen a video like this and i loved it!!! a real eye-opener for me!!!

  • @ShayleneReynolds
    @ShayleneReynolds 9 лет назад +5

    I've been thinking about doing this. I just wasn't sure if that was 'cheating'. I also watched your video on tracing. I feel so liberated, haha. I am loving your videos and am binge watching them. I'm also following you on Instagram. You are amazing! Thank you for being so candid and real. It's so helpful :)

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Shaylene Reynolds :D

  • @msangie132
    @msangie132 7 лет назад

    I just watched the video on Artist Tips: Improve Artwork or Career which was amazing and made me think about what I want.. then this video... WOW.. Photoshop is amazing. I am 54 and do have any Photo Shop skills, but I have just added "Learn Photo Shop" to my list of goals.. :) Thank You so very much for your tutorials and blogs. ((( HUGS ))) :) < me smiling from ear to ear.

  • @The_Midnight_Wanderer
    @The_Midnight_Wanderer 8 лет назад +1

    Wow I have never thought of doing that. Great idea! I feel like I waste too many canvasses on things that look better in my head.

  • @stefanocarlo7564
    @stefanocarlo7564 9 лет назад +3

    You are a genius. I'm learning so much watching your videos! Thank you, you're a wonderful and generous person, I'm so glad I found your channel ^_^

  • @RebeDrawsStuff
    @RebeDrawsStuff 9 лет назад +1

    I sketch and practically work based on that drawing. I think that the Photoshop tip you are using is going to help me a lot with backgrounds and stuff related with nature since most of my work is about characters and people.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад +1

      FreyaWho :D

  • @benbuffyrose1119
    @benbuffyrose1119 10 лет назад +1

    that painting is going to be amazing

  • @mike0rr
    @mike0rr 8 лет назад +3

    I feel like I say, "I'm not the only one who does this???" far to often with this channel :P

  • @Artist4Wildlife
    @Artist4Wildlife 10 лет назад +1

    That's a great idea to use the pilates ball instead of a chair. I have been trying to figure out how to solve my back strain while in my studio and your inadvertent tip is just what I needed. I'm getting a pilates ball!
    Great video production. It wasn't messed up at all:

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      Haha!! That's awesome. Do a google search on 'what size pilates ball do I need" or something like that, it varies by your height. Mine is a 65cm and I'm short. If you go too small it doesn't work right =)

    • @Artist4Wildlife
      @Artist4Wildlife 10 лет назад

      Thanks! This is very helpful. (I'm a female and I'm short too). I've tried different types of chairs and none of them have helped. I think the pilates ball is a brilliant idea.
      (BTW- do you have any tips on art studio organizing and paint tube holders? Maybe a video on this some time? I am a full time artist, with tons of supplies: paint, canvases, brushes, pencils, pastels, paper, a computer, etc, and I have a small studio. It's challenging trying to stay organized.)

  • @TheArtisticBiker
    @TheArtisticBiker 10 лет назад +1

    I usually carry my paintings in my head for a few weeks as I sort what I expect to see. When I think I have it sorted out, I test the composition and pallet choice on the back of a sanded and primed regulation poker sized playing card. Then I sell or give those away. I should use my tablet more to sketch and have been experimenting with it. Is there a particular stylus you use?

  • @BRENDABLISS
    @BRENDABLISS 10 лет назад +2

    Thanks Lisa! Very useful info!!

  • @gailgassen8670
    @gailgassen8670 8 лет назад

    Great way for designing paintings! Who knew? Not I for sure! Thanks great video...

  • @Christodophilus
    @Christodophilus 6 лет назад

    I started using GIMP (free software) for trying out digital art compositions, from my original sketches. It's great for trialing different colour combinations, where objects are best placed, lighting filters, etc. But I've never thought of using it to put a specific design together, for a canvas. It just makes sense though.

  • @Myname2663-w2z
    @Myname2663-w2z 5 лет назад

    Fantastic information and process. I am going to give it a try. Thanks

  • @drawkittydraw7712
    @drawkittydraw7712 9 лет назад +1

    Such a great idea!
    Going to try this with an idea I have for the 4th of July.
    :)

  • @gregorypeebles6527
    @gregorypeebles6527 9 лет назад +2

    Great idea! Thanks for the tip!!

  • @Aimee_175
    @Aimee_175 9 лет назад +2

    great tips i usually try to imagine what something will look like but it never looks very good thank you for making this video its so helpful =D

  • @joygilley12
    @joygilley12 10 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the info it answered my question for sure.

  • @dannypham8025
    @dannypham8025 9 лет назад +4

    All of your videos are helpful. also you are as beautiful as your art. ;)

  • @Babywilltravel
    @Babywilltravel 9 лет назад

    New to your site. LOVE IT. Sometimes the technology doesn't work where I live so I do it the old school way (retro) :) by sketching thumbnails with things in different places (various tones and colors) until I think I've got the composition I want. Then drawing each item on a different see-thru tracing paper (or cutting them out), layer them and move them into the position I like. Transfer that sketch onto the canvas and go from there. This retro way also serves to improve my sketching skills and gives me practice drawing the subject before starting but I can totally see how your way is much faster. I don't have Photoshop but may have to invest. I have Printshop so I might be able to do some of the same things with that if I figure out how.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Leslie Vasquez As long as you can cut out an object and move around layers, other photo editors should work fine. You're not trying to make something print worthy so you don't need the best editor out there :)

  • @sachetfm
    @sachetfm 7 лет назад

    I rarely if ever "design" paintings from scratch. As a member of PMP, there is such a huge selection of images that I can invariably find ones that appeal to me. That said, I will often want to include something that isn't there or change a color or a person, or move or eliminate something. And I would be totally lost without Photoshop! IOW, I have used it not to design but to redesign an image. I have also begun to combine different images. Speaking of which, did you notice the eye dropper tool on the tool bar? It's in the right hand column, 3rd tool (think it's the third) down. You can use it on any layer to sample down to a pixel level (if you enlarge it to that level). You do not need a fill layer. You could probably also create a nice little swatch layer for the colors you've sampled and print that out. I've never done one but have sampled PMP photos when I wanted more precise color info.

  • @juanricofuqua9324
    @juanricofuqua9324 8 лет назад

    I think that you are a great artist and I love to have a picture done by you take care great work

  • @crashito_x
    @crashito_x 8 лет назад

    I'm in love with this woman

  • @dianapavlova2982
    @dianapavlova2982 10 лет назад +1

    Nice video!
    I actually do the exact same thing for my paintings xD

  • @lenefredriksen
    @lenefredriksen 7 лет назад

    Looove it! Thank you for sharing:)

  • @brittanyc45
    @brittanyc45 10 лет назад +1

    This is so helpful! Thank you so much :D

  • @sutton1981
    @sutton1981 10 лет назад +1

    This vlog was such a huge help. It answered all of my questions. Thank you so very much for showing us your methods. Now, to go buy photoshop lol

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      If you're not used to working in photoshop, it does take a bit to get the hang of but totally worth it in the end =D

    • @sutton1981
      @sutton1981 10 лет назад

      Awesome

  • @sgarrelts1
    @sgarrelts1 8 лет назад

    What a great idea!

  • @jacketheredge711
    @jacketheredge711 7 лет назад

    I do pretty much the same things you do, but I use Corel Paintshop pro more than I use Photoshop. I love your Vlogs. Thank you so much.

  • @mariaharvey8091
    @mariaharvey8091 8 лет назад

    Awesome planning

  • @mrsshairose
    @mrsshairose 10 лет назад

    Thanks so much Lisa for this great tutorial. What version of photoshop are you using for this tutorial?

  • @blahblah2397
    @blahblah2397 9 лет назад +1

    This was so helpful !

  • @dianehoweart6084
    @dianehoweart6084 10 лет назад +1

    Hi Lisa, great video as usual, but I have to warn you to be careful of presenting on a pilates ball. I had a very embarrassing moment on live tv doing exactly the same. I used to present a psychic tv show in the uk and I would often be sat on my ball as you couldn't see what was going on below my waist. On one of the shows, I was in full swing and the ball just burst! All you could see on camera was my head suddenly dropping down as I disappeared onto the floor. Unfortunately as it was live tv it couldn't be edited out. Lots of laughs for everyone watching but not my finest hour lol . Keep up the great work you are doing I feel that I learn something new everytime I watch your videos :-)

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      That is the exact reason I will only use the anti-burst ones lol. My bigger issue is in falling off the thing. I like to sit on top with my legs folded on top of each other, sort of yoga style. I've lost my balance and hit the floor so many times. Luckily its not that far of a fall =D

    • @dianehoweart6084
      @dianehoweart6084 10 лет назад

      ouch I bet that hurt. I didn't realise they did anit-burst ones, thanks for the tip ;-)

  • @juanricofuqua9324
    @juanricofuqua9324 8 лет назад

    I think that you are a great artist and I love to have a picture done by you

  • @michaelparry1383
    @michaelparry1383 10 лет назад +1

    Lisa, this is a great video on how you do design. This is a great creative tool that can give you what you want and where you want it. I know you do not want to train how to use Photoshop, but to you have any tips of who's training videos may be best to try for learning Photoshop or Corel PantShop pro. Thanks for all you do. :)

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      I don't have any specific videos to send you to. What I did (and still do) when learning was to just start a project and when I got stuck on something I would do a google search for each specific issue I was having. Like "How do I crop a photo in photoshop" etc. There are always tons of answers and videos that come up for anything you're having trouble doing :)

    • @michaelparry1383
      @michaelparry1383 10 лет назад

      Lisa, thank you for the help. I will try this. Again, thanks.

  • @CarmenGarciaJMJ
    @CarmenGarciaJMJ 8 лет назад +2

    what program do you sketch with on your tablet? if you don't mind my asking ☺

  • @judyptak7118
    @judyptak7118 6 лет назад

    Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @chandler1881
    @chandler1881 7 лет назад +1

    awesome idea :-)

  • @CarmenGarciaJMJ
    @CarmenGarciaJMJ 8 лет назад

    and this video is so awesome!

  • @amorxelarte
    @amorxelarte 9 лет назад

    I just love you so much right now

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Ana Lui :D

  • @MariaRevArt
    @MariaRevArt 10 лет назад

    So, I usually do a very rough sketch with little to no details at first, just to get my ideas on paper. Then I think about what medium I want to use and what feel I want the piece to have and whatnot. After that I try it out on paper till the composition feels right. If I like it enough, I'll do a bigger piece on paper, not confined to my sketchbook. That's my new method anyway. I haven't done many full-sized, fleshed out pieces in a few years. I'm getting back into my art though and although I neither have photoshop or the first clue on how to use it, I will look into it with regards to helping me layer all my reference photos in a pleasing composition for my actual pieces.
    Sorry for the long response. Question: does the pilates ball work that well for back pain, because my back acts up on me when I'm on the computer for long or when I'm on my stool at the easel. I also have bad posture that adds to my problems and was wondering if the pilates ball will help my posture or possibly make it worse. Thanks.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      Artist in the Shadows Yep, the ball is the only way I can sit for long periods of timebecause of the arthritis in my back. Everyone's back problem is going to be different depending on the problem so what works great for some may not work for you. Most people love it though for helping with back pain :)

  • @smilinsp
    @smilinsp 8 лет назад

    Do you then sketch this out or print it to transfer to your canvas or just charcoal it on using the ruler references?

  • @lclara2010
    @lclara2010 10 лет назад +1

    Hello Lisa, been trying to find the best photoshop app for my iPad. Would you suggest the best for us painters. Love all your vids thank you for all your lessons
    Luisa

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      I'm not sure with iPad, I use android products myself. I can give you the names though and you can see if they are available with ipad. I know for sure that you're going to have some great ones available...just not sure which ones. For drawing on my tablet I use Autodesk Sketchbook Pro for tablets. I use this for actually sketching in my tablet and doing digital paintings. I also have the actual photoshop app on my tablet for photoediting, but that is really REALLY limited compared to their desktop version so I don't use it to design pieces like I showed in this video :)

    • @lclara2010
      @lclara2010 10 лет назад +1

      Thank you Lisa, I appreciate all your time and care

  • @Aeroiny
    @Aeroiny 9 лет назад +3

    I love watching your work. But what I have never got is what you just technically did. If you take a hole bunch of different pictures and combine it into one, is it techically your art work since you combined all into one piece of artwork. Or is it still someone elses, and you have to give credit to all those pictures?

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад +6

      Aeroiny If I copy any portion of a photo exactly, I need to have permission to use it from the photographer.

  • @jasonmccorkle8760
    @jasonmccorkle8760 9 лет назад +2

    Thank you.

  • @HaleemaTravels
    @HaleemaTravels 9 лет назад

    so so helpful! I have all these ideas for painting projects, I just couldnt figure out how I could create a reference photo. so thank You Lisa! youre a God send! I did have one quick Q: How were you able to get each photo to fit so perfectly? esp the waterfall It seemed to have fit perfectly onto your taped paper. Did you just simply crop or did use some sort of blending tool?

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Hijabi Picasso When I design the image in photoshop, I use the exact dimensions that I will be painting on so that the design fits perfectly :)

  • @artbylexirandolph9969
    @artbylexirandolph9969 10 лет назад +2

    Can you do a fur tutorial? (for like dogs- wolves, cats, etc)?

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      I need to, good suggestion =D Thanks!

  • @mindygallo6453
    @mindygallo6453 9 лет назад +4

    Had no idea this was "allowed". I also thought it was cheating. I always thought I could never paint because I always had to paint from my head but I have a difficult time painting or drawing anything unless I can actually see it. Thanks for posting this. I'm going to try it.

    • @blahblah2397
      @blahblah2397 9 лет назад +2

      Mindy Gallo Why exactly did you think it's "Cheating"? it's just a clever way of setting the composition of an original painting/ an idea you have. I used to think that using the grid is cheating, because I saw it as a way for less talented people to sketch in proportions. But really, there's no such thing as "Cheating" in art (Unless you claim to be the original painter of somebody else's piece).

  • @morgannoelsartisticcreatio9181
    @morgannoelsartisticcreatio9181 9 лет назад

    I have the same samsung galaxy note and I was curious what app you use to sketch and how you use it as a portfolio. Thanks so much and I love your videos.

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      Morgan Snyder I used Autodesk Sketchbook pro, although on principal I don't recommend that company anymore because after having you pay for each the phone and tablet version, they discontinued both and made a single version and expect everyone to pay for it all over again if they want the pro version. Good developers offer a discount or something similar when they do something like that for people who paid for past products. I won't give them money again because I don't trust them not to do the same thing in the future. I don't mind paying for apps but the way they handled that one really upset a lot of their users.

  • @CorySimpsonArt
    @CorySimpsonArt 10 лет назад +1

    Ive never designed my own that I can think of..which is TERRIBLE. Ive either looked at actual photos and recreated them, or I've copied a picture of my favorite movie/ tv characters, But I've never actually put a real painting/ drawing together on my own. Definitely something I need to try!

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад +1

      Nothing wrong with that, its usually easier to develop your technique by copying a photo. This will add one more challenge to the mix for you now =D

  • @CHloE748
    @CHloE748 10 лет назад +1

    I have the same turquoise bird that's in the background. Shopping at Hobby Lobby I see?;)

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  10 лет назад

      HAHAHA Yep!! The glass snails on the vanity behind me are also from my adventures at Hobby Lobby =P

  • @mnkeydab812
    @mnkeydab812 8 лет назад

    Is it important to use prismacolors and faber castell color pencils . Can you do a tutorial with camlin color pencils because in India we don t find prismacolors

  • @bobbietaylor1370
    @bobbietaylor1370 8 лет назад

    What version of photoshop do you use. I have looked into it but there are so many different things availed when searching. Thanks!!! :)

    • @BaBeepReaperBop
      @BaBeepReaperBop 8 лет назад

      +Bobbie Taylor i use CS5 and its great for stuff like what she mentions in the video

  • @loveabbygrace
    @loveabbygrace 8 лет назад

    is there an ado I could use in place of Photoshop?

  • @adamkennedy7036
    @adamkennedy7036 8 лет назад

    Hi do you or anyone know of a place that I can go to work for art supplys?

  • @elijah9822
    @elijah9822 9 лет назад

    Is that the shelf from your cat/pumpkin painting?

    • @Lachri
      @Lachri  9 лет назад

      +Elijah Paull It's similar :)

  • @ajayfunna
    @ajayfunna 7 лет назад

    photoshop elements or pro ?

  • @lakshyabakshi4955
    @lakshyabakshi4955 7 лет назад

    can i borrow the idea of a picture within a picture?

  • @danahammond8119
    @danahammond8119 9 лет назад

    im not sure how to blend the fur on animals need more tips . is it the sketch pad the paint or the brush.that i may be using the wrong material

  • @SamiaKaram
    @SamiaKaram 8 лет назад

    Lachri You are a smart Girl

  • @loveabbygrace
    @loveabbygrace 8 лет назад

    I mean app

  • @vexguine
    @vexguine 7 лет назад

    04:29 OMG LOL.... that couple...xD that was kitsch .... Like a cheap motel room decoration xD... Also, i'm a big fan of you but, how does this method isn't plagiarism? I mean... you are taking images from google, from other people....

  • @raysmith2940
    @raysmith2940 3 года назад

    Take a breath woman.

  • @juanricofuqua9324
    @juanricofuqua9324 8 лет назад

    I think that you are a great artist and I love to have a picture done by you take care great work

  • @juanricofuqua9324
    @juanricofuqua9324 8 лет назад

    I think that you are a great artist and I love to have a picture done by you

  • @juanricofuqua9324
    @juanricofuqua9324 8 лет назад

    I think that you are a great artist and I love to have a picture done by you take care great work