Carrie L. Lewis, Artist

Helping You Create Art You Can be Proud Of

Helping You Create Art You Can be Proud Of

with the colored pencils you love.

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Getting Started With Colored Pencil

Where to Start with Colored Pencils Want to know where to start with colored pencils and drawing? Carrie shares a few suggestions to get you going. The rest is up to you! Free Color Wheel...

Basic Drawing Lessons

4 Straight Line Drawing Exercises Four line control exercises that will help you improve pencil control. I used a 6B graphite pencil for each of these because I enjoy the way a soft lead goes...

Advanced Tips, Tools, and Techniques

Drawing on Colored Papers to Reduce Drawing Time Using a colored support is a great way to jump start your next colored pencil project. If you choose a color that provides a base color or...

Colored Pencil Tutorials

colored pencil tutorials

Colored pencil tutorials are a great way to improve your skills or learn new skills in the comfort of your own home or studio.

Each tutorial includes step-by-step information and illustrations, a complete supply list when applicable, and an easy-to-read format.

Carrie has written and published many free tutorials condensed into blog posts. These tutorials cover a wide range of subjects and methods. Three full-length free tutorials are also available here (palomino horse), here (brown horse), and here (cloudy landscape).

If you’re looking for something more in-depth, a variety of paid tutorials are also available in Carrie’s store. These colored pencil tutorials are written for artists at every skill level, and cover many different subjects.

All tutorials are available as digital downloads only.

Reader Questions

Reasons for Making Miniature Art

Carrie shares a few good reasons for making miniature art. Yes, you can make miniature art for the art itself, but there are other reasons.
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My Earliest Art Memories

I talk about my earliest art memories, where I started and how I began developing drawing and painting skills.
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CP Magic Magazine October 2026

CP Magic magazine October 2026. Featured artist Kelly Almer, fall scene tutorial, product and paper reviews, and more.
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Papers for Colored Pencils: 4 Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions students frequently ask about papers for colored pencils. What do you need to know before you buy or begin drawing?
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Upgrading Student Grade Colored Pencils

Upgrading student grade colored pencils to more professional pencils is today's topic. Is there a right way?
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Layering Smooth Color on Difficult Paper

Smooth color application is important on any paper. Carrie shares tips for layering smooth color on smooth paper, which can be especially difficult.
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Recent Posts

Reasons for Making Miniature Art

Carrie shares a few good reasons for making miniature art. Yes, you can make miniature art for the art itself, but there are other reasons.
Read More "Reasons for Making Miniature Art"

My Earliest Art Memories

I talk about my earliest art memories, where I started and how I began developing drawing and painting skills.
Read More "My Earliest Art Memories"

CP Magic Magazine October 2026

CP Magic magazine October 2026. Featured artist Kelly Almer, fall scene tutorial, product and paper reviews, and more.
Read More "CP Magic Magazine October 2026"

Papers for Colored Pencils: 4 Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions students frequently ask about papers for colored pencils. What do you need to know before you buy or begin drawing?
Read More "Papers for Colored Pencils: 4 Frequently Asked Questions"

Upgrading Student Grade Colored Pencils

Upgrading student grade colored pencils to more professional pencils is today's topic. Is there a right way?
Read More "Upgrading Student Grade Colored Pencils"

Layering Smooth Color on Difficult Paper

Smooth color application is important on any paper. Carrie shares tips for layering smooth color on smooth paper, which can be especially difficult.
Read More "Layering Smooth Color on Difficult Paper"

Formal Art Education

Is formal art education necessary if you want to be an artist, or make a living making art? Carrie talks about her art education.
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CP Magic Magazine September 2026

CP Magic magazine September 2026 features an in-depth chat with artist and publisher Carrie Lewis, a tutorial by her, and more.
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Finishing Difficult Artwork

Every artist struggles with finishing difficult artwork at one time or another. What should you do when it happens? Here are a few tips.
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