Erika Lancaster Artist

In this step-by-step watercolor tutorial, I’ll walk you through my painting process for a beautiful stack of rocks.
👉 https://youtu.be/JGAmNJSe2go

This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to grow their watercolor skills without feeling overwhelmed.

Together, we’ll explore foundational techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and layering to build depth and dimension, while also practicing color mixing to create muted hues and subtle variations to make the rocks feel natural and lifelike.

My outline sketch is available for free via the Patreon link I've provided in the description box below the video. I've left this post free and open to the public for everyone to enjoy. Downloables are attached at the end of the post. 😉🙌

Hope you enjoy this one and find it helpful! 💛

2 days ago | [YT] | 12

Erika Lancaster Artist

It's Art Poll Time! The Worst Advice You’ve Heard as an Artist 🎨🙈
We’ve all gotten advice that… well, maybe wasn’t so helpful. Sometimes it’s discouraging, sometimes it’s just plain wrong, and sometimes it’s the push we need to figure things out for ourselves.
👉 What’s the “worst” piece of advice you’ve heard on your art journey? If you have any others, please leave them in the Comments below so that we can all help each other out. 🙌💛

6 days ago | [YT] | 4

Erika Lancaster Artist

🎨 Art Poll Time! 👉 Handling Feedback on Your Art

Getting feedback on our art can be both exciting and intimidating. It can help us grow, but it can also feel vulnerable, especially when we’ve poured our hearts into a piece.

👉 How do you usually respond to feedback on your artwork?

💬 Share in the comments: What’s the most helpful piece of feedback you’ve ever received on your art?

1 week ago | [YT] | 10

Erika Lancaster Artist

🎨 Art Poll Time! 👉 What kinds of foundational practice exercises did you work on before jumping into full paintings?
Before diving into full paintings, many artists take time to get to know their medium and build control through foundational exercises.
These basics might feel simple, but they’re the building blocks that make complex artwork so much easier (and more enjoyable!) later on.
Not to mention, even more skilled artists know the importance of coming back to the basics from time to time.
💬 Comment below if one of these made the biggest difference for you, or if there's anything else you made time to practice. Your experience could help someone else on their journey!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

Erika Lancaster Artist

In this new series, I’ll be sharing tutorials for different types of skies, from bright daytime scenes to colorful sunsets and evening skies.
👉 https://youtu.be/yHgdPnMT1Y8

In Part One, we explored a simple, beginner-friendly process for painting a soft blue daytime sky.

In Part Two, we dove into a dreamy evening sky filled with cool blues and purples.

In this last part, we’ll create a vibrant evening sky that blends yellows, oranges, reds, and blues, while keeping every color clean and luminous.

Along the way, I’ll share must-know tips for avoiding muddiness and achieving those glowing color transitions.

I hope you enjoy this one and find it super helpful.💙

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 10

Erika Lancaster Artist

💡 It's Art Poll Time! What Ignites Your Artistic Curiosity?
One of the fastest ways to grow as an artist is to step outside your comfort zone, whether that means picking up a new tool, tackling a tricky subject, or experimenting with a technique you’ve never tried before.
But what usually sparks that leap for you? Is it seeing a breathtaking piece by another artist, that restless feeling when you’ve been doing the same thing for too long, or maybe a challenge or class that gives you a clear starting point?

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

Erika Lancaster Artist

In this new watercolor series, I’ll be sharing tutorials for different types of skies, from bright daytime scenes to colorful sunsets and evening skies.
👉🏼 https://youtu.be/_1tfFawFm9Y

In this second tutorial, we’re moving into richer, moodier territory- an evening sky filled with vibrant, glowing colors. You’ll learn how to build up those luminous transitions while keeping your clouds soft and dreamy.

I hope you enjoy this one and find it super helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below. 💙

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

Erika Lancaster Artist

🎨 Art Poll: How do you usually evaluate your own artwork so you can make progress? Self-evaluation is one of the most important skills an artist can develop. It’s how we spot patterns, track growth, and make intentional improvements.

1 month ago | [YT] | 13

Erika Lancaster Artist

In this new series, I’ll be sharing tutorials for different types of skies, from bright daytime scenes to colorful sunsets and evening skies. In this first video, we’ll start with the simplest- a clear daytime sky with mostly blues.
👉🏼 https://youtu.be/wvidc8-4-Co

I’ll walk you through my favorite techniques for painting soft, fluffy clouds in the easiest way possible, and share must‑know tips to help you succeed with future skies/clouds.

I hope you enjoy this one and find it super helpful.👩🏼‍🎨

1 month ago | [YT] | 9

Erika Lancaster Artist

🎨 ART POLL TIME! What do you think “Art Fundamentals” really means? When you hear the term Art Fundamentals, what comes to mind first?

1 month ago | [YT] | 14