Verithin Pencils Not Being Discontinued
Prismacolor Verithin Pencils are not being discontinued. The rumor you may have heard about this line of pencils is not true.
Posts in this category focus on the colored pencil itself, and other drawing tools. It includes product reviews, examples of the results you can achieve with different types of colored pencils, and other helpful information.
PanPastels and Colored Pencils
Today’s Q&A post shares basic tips on how to use PanPastels and colored pencils, including paper, fixative and other questions.
Looking for a Good Light Box
Are you looking for a good light box that fits your budget and studio space? Carrie recommends three brands that might exactly fit the bill.
Comparing Crayola and Prismacolor Pencils
CP artist Carrie Lewis is comparing Crayola and Prismacolor colored pencils in today’s Q&A post, and sharing thoughts on skin tones in the Colors of the World set from Crayola.
Is Using a Light Box Cheating?
Is using a light box cheating or is it better to take the time to freehand draw? Colored pencil artist Carrie Lewis shares her thoughts.
Top Six Colored Pencil Tools
You need pencils, paper, and a sharpener for colored pencil art. But there are other tools. Carrie shares her top six colored pencil tools.
How to Hold a Colored Pencil
Most of us probably don’t give any thought to the way we hold a pencil when we draw. I know I didn’t for quite a long time. But there are different ways to hold a colored pencil that do more than just give your hand a rest. How to Hold …
Questions About Old Prismacolor Pencils
In today’s post, Carrie answers a reader’s questions about old Prismacolor pencils and old Design Spectracolor pencils.
Fears about Fading Colors
Are artists’ fears about fading colors in colored pencils real? Carrie discusses an extreme-case lightfast test, and how it affects color choices.
My Preferred Colored Pencils
Do you have a preferred colored pencil? No? Carrie shares her preferred colored pencils, why she likes them, and how she likes to use them.
