Upgrading Student Grade Colored Pencils
Upgrading student grade colored pencils to more professional pencils is today’s topic. Is there a right way?
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.
The Best Colored Pencils for Fine Art
What Are the Best Colored Pencils for Fine Art? There is more to consider in selecting a pencil than color selection, price, and performance.
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.
Digital Art Programs: My Thoughts
Carrie shares her thoughts on the validity of using digital art programs to create art. Is it cheating or not? How do you make that decision?
My History with Prismacolor Pencils
My History with Prismacolor Pencils. When I started using them, the papers I used them with and how I used them, as well as why I moved away from them.
Alternatives to Erasers for Colored Pencils
A reader with allergies asks for alternatives to erasers for use with colored pencils. Carries shares three suggestions.
Fade Proof Fixative for Colored Pencils
A reader asks about fade proof fixative. Is there a fixative that stops or slows down the fading of fugitive colors on finished artwork?
My Favorite Colored Pencil Sharpeners
Reader Q&A Month continues as Carrie talks about her favorite colored pencil sharpeners, why she likes and doesn’t like about each one.
Comparing Prismacolor and Polychromos
CP artist Carrie compares Prismacolor and Polychromos colored pencils based on personal experience with both brands.
Colored Pencil Comparison: Wax-Based or Oil-Based
Colored Pencil Comparison: Wax-Based versus oil-based. Is there really all that much difference or is all the talk just so much hype?
