Dena Ackerman

Hi, I'm a fine artist and illustrator. I specialize in colored pencil drawings, watercolor paintings, portrait art, and illustration of all types (children's book illustration, book covers, and advertisements).

I've created this channel to express my love of art and all things beautiful. I am happy to share what I know about how to draw realistically, how to paint with confidence, and how to create powerful illustrations that people truly relate to.

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Easy Watercolor Trees | Painting for Beginners

Easy Watercolor Trees | Painting for Beginners
No more dull, muddy skin tones: The BEST WAY to paint vibrant watercolor portraits | Paint with me!

No more dull, muddy skin tones: The BEST WAY to paint vibrant watercolor portraits | Paint with me!
Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing | Mitchell Toy (Part 1)

Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing | Mitchell Toy (Part 1)
Secrets of Professional Illustrators | Mitchell Toy | Color, style, and artist inspiration

Secrets of Professional Illustrators | Mitchell Toy | Color, style, and artist inspiration
Draw DRAMATIC PORTRAITS with Charcoal Pencils: Supplies, tips, and techniques | Eric Armusik

Draw DRAMATIC PORTRAITS with Charcoal Pencils: Supplies, tips, and techniques | Eric Armusik
Loosen Up your Watercolors! | Tom Shepherd [Part 2]

Loosen Up your Watercolors! | Tom Shepherd [Part 2]
Expressive Watercolors that GLOW | Tom Shepherd [Part 1]

Expressive Watercolors that GLOW | Tom Shepherd [Part 1]
Abstract Watercolor Landscape | Simple painting for beginners!

Abstract Watercolor Landscape | Simple painting for beginners!
Акварель: краткая (но увлекательная!) история

Акварель: краткая (но увлекательная!) история
Свет и тень | Основы искусства

Свет и тень | Основы искусства
Color Theory for Artists | Color Wheel Basics

Color Theory for Artists | Color Wheel Basics