Dry Blending Colored Pencils
Do paper stumps really work for dry blending colored pencils on Pastelmat? Let me show you what I found out.
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.
A Good, Cheap Pencil Sharpener
Carrie shares her recent discovery of a good, cheap pencil sharpener, the needle-sharp points it makes, and where you can get your own.
A New Sketching Kit
Guess who got a new sketching kit this week? That’s right! I did, and I want to tell you all about it and my sketching goals for the long-term.
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.
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.
Making Good Art with Only 12 Colors
Is making good art with only 12 colors really possible? Guest blogger and artist Jana Botkin answers that question, with examples from five different brands of colored pencils.
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.
