Do I Need a Full Set of Colored Pencils?
Do I need a full set of colored pencils to make colored pencil drawings? The answer is not what you may be expecting, but will be helpful.
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.
Wax-Based or Oil-Based?
How can you tell if a colored pencil is wax-based or oil-based? In today’s post, Carrie shares a few general guidelines.
Choosing Brands of Colored Pencils Drawing by Drawing
If you have a lot of colored pencils, how do you know which ones to use? Carrie shares her method for choosing brands of colored pencils project by project.
When to Use the Side of a Colored Pencil
Is it ever right to use the side of a colored pencil instead of the point? Are there times when the side of a pencil gives better results?
Are Certain Pencils Better for Certain Papers?
Are certain pencils better for certain papers? Is there a paper-pencil combination that always works better than any other combination?
Prismacolor Verithin Pencils
What exactly are Prismacolor Verithin Pencils? What is the best way to use them, and can they be mixed with other Prismacolor pencil lines? Carrie compares Prismacolor Verithin and Thick Core pencils, then shares the ways she uses them together.
The Best Sharpeners for Prismacolor Colored Pencils
What are the best sharpeners for colored pencils, specifically Prismacolor pencils. CP artist Carrie Lewis shares three recommendations.
Watercolor Pencils with Colored Pencils
Have you ever thought about combining watercolor pencils and traditional colored pencils in the same work? Do these two types of pencils work well together? You’re not the only one who wants to know. Here’s today’s reader question. I have dabbled in watercolor pencils combined with regular colored pencils and …
Erasable Colored Pencils: Good or Bad?
Are erasable colored pencils good or bad for making art? Artist Carrie Lewis answers this reader question and shares a couple of experiments.
Gamsol and Smooth Paper
Is it possible to effectively use Gamsol on smooth paper? CP artist Carrie Lewis answers this reader question in today’s post.
