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

3 Ways to Find the Right Colors for Any Drawing

3 methods to find the right colors for every colored pencil drawing every time, no matter what you like to draw or how you like to draw.
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Comparing 8 Brands of Colored Pencils on Stonehenge

In this post, Carrie is comparing 8 brands of colored pencils on Stonehenge drawing paper; eight different brands and three types side-by-side.
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Studio News for July 2026

It's time for Carrie's studio news for June 2026, including the latest issue of CP Magic, and changes and new things in the works.
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NEW! CP Magic Magazine August 2026

CP Magic! magazine for August 2026 features artist Deborah Griffis in her own words, an advanced level tutorial with a botanical subject, plus much more. 40 pages.
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Redesigning an Old Composition

Is redesigning an old composition (one that failed in the past) possible? Is it a good idea or not? I share my experiences redesigning one of my old compositions.
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10 Favorite Blog Posts

This week, I share 10 favorite blog posts from 2017 - 2019. Topics include drawing methods, time management and much more.
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Recent Posts

3 Ways to Find the Right Colors for Any Drawing

3 methods to find the right colors for every colored pencil drawing every time, no matter what you like to draw or how you like to draw.
Read More "3 Ways to Find the Right Colors for Any Drawing"

Comparing 8 Brands of Colored Pencils on Stonehenge

In this post, Carrie is comparing 8 brands of colored pencils on Stonehenge drawing paper; eight different brands and three types side-by-side.
Read More "Comparing 8 Brands of Colored Pencils on Stonehenge"

Studio News for July 2026

It's time for Carrie's studio news for June 2026, including the latest issue of CP Magic, and changes and new things in the works.
Read More "Studio News for July 2026"

NEW! CP Magic Magazine August 2026

CP Magic! magazine for August 2026 features artist Deborah Griffis in her own words, an advanced level tutorial with a botanical subject, plus much more. 40 pages.
Read More "NEW! CP Magic Magazine August 2026"

Redesigning an Old Composition

Is redesigning an old composition (one that failed in the past) possible? Is it a good idea or not? I share my experiences redesigning one of my old compositions.
Read More "Redesigning an Old Composition"

10 Favorite Blog Posts

This week, I share 10 favorite blog posts from 2017 - 2019. Topics include drawing methods, time management and much more.
Read More "10 Favorite Blog Posts"

Reworking Old Colored Pencil Art

Artist Carrie Lewis shares her experience reworking old colored pencil art on Fisher 400 sanded art paper. Is it really possible to improve old artwork? Get the answer here.
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How to Sketch a Composition Directly on Paper

Learn about sketching a composition directly on paper. It can save you a lot of prep time, sounds so scary! See step-by-step how to do it.
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Studio News for June 2026

It's time for Carrie's studio news for June 2026, including the latest issue of CP Magic, and changes and new things in the works.
Read More "Studio News for June 2026"