Watching the Weather
Local storms made watching the weather an important part of the day today. Will what I see end up in artwork? It may very well.
Basic drawing methods, under drawings, layering and blending, starting drawings, finishing drawings, correcting mistakes. If you need help with any part of the drawing process, find help in Basic Drawing Methods.
Drawing Hair in Colored Pencil
Five basic principles for drawing hair in colored pencil, no matter what type of hair, what color of hair, or the length of the hair.
What I Do When I Get Stuck
Have you ever hit a roadblock with a portrait? Carrie shares a few tips on what she does when she gets stuck on a portrait project.
Suggestions for Drawing People
Artist Carrie L. Lewis shares a few basic suggestions for drawing people, especially faces and beards, that you can start mastering today.
Layering Colors with Colored Pencils
Understanding layering colors with colored pencils is vital to creating realistic art. In this post, CP artist Carrie Lewis shows you how she layers colors in a landscape demo.
Using PanPastels Under Colored Pencil
Today’s reader question comes from a reader who wants a little advice (and encouragement!) on using PanPastels under colored pencil.
The Best Way to Blend Colored Pencils
What is the best way to blend colored pencils? Do solvents work best? What other methods are there for blending colored pencils?
How to Draw Realistic Dog Hair
CP artist Carrie Lewis shows how to draw realistic dog hair glazing, using blending layers, and directional strokes to add detail and depth.
Transitioning from Tutorials to Your Own Work
Transitioning from tutorials to your own work is necessary for any artist who really wants to advance their drawing skills. But it can look frightening. How do you begin?
Creating Depth on Drafting Film
Carrie helps a reader with creating depth on drafting film using colored pencils. See the before and after on a portrait of a dog.
