Author Archives: Crys

Elements of Life

Time lapse of the alchemy-inspired ink and watercolor painting Elements of Life, which debuted in the Concord Art Association’s “Elements” show in March 2025. Watch here or on patreon to be notified when prints and the original painting are available … Continue reading

Sargent Art Water Soluble Oil Pastels Demo & Review – What can you do with these?

Water soluble oil sounds wild! What the heck? I take some Sargent Art water soluble oil pastels for a spin with swatching and rigorous mixed media tests. Link to Blick under “Materials” below so you can try them yourself. Paint … Continue reading

Painting: Yule Tree, Christmas or Solstice Watercolor and Ink Timelapse

A day late but I hope you’re having a Blessed Solstice and Yule, a Merry Christmas, and the brightest of holiday seasons, whichever light flickering against the darkness you may celebrate. Timelapse of a Solstice/Yule/Christmas tree in watercolor and ink … Continue reading

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set Demo & Review – Floral Pocket Set, 8 Half Pans

I test a student grade W&N pocket set in the park and in the studio. Rating: 5/10 Sunflower Seeds MATERIALSWinsor and Newton Cotman Floral Pocket Set at Blick*: https://tinyurl.com/8wkubfmn

VOTE Vintage-Style Design Postcard Illustration Timelapse

VOTE Design inspired by 40s/50s illustrations and posters. Time lapse of design I created in Illustrator for a series of voter information postcards. Cards available here:https://tinyurl.com/546y83s2 MUSICEpidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:https://share.epidemicsound.com/s4xy4g/?playlist=kx1gzqfexw4cst9zav0900mp5ujxrr5yMartin Landstrom:-Wicked Man-Hot … Continue reading