How to Draw a Stormy Sky in Colored Pencil
Step-by-step demonstration showing how to draw a stormy sky in colored pencil. Illustrations and commentary by Carrie L. Lewis.
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.
How to Draw Distance with Colored Pencil
One of the keys to successful landscape drawing is knowing how to draw distance. In other words, creating the illusion of distance. Successfully creating the illusion of distance on a piece of flat paper involves four principles. The more of them you get right, the better your chances for success. …
Why I Teach Colored Pencil
If you enjoy the step-by-step demonstrations of colored pencil work featured on this blog, but have wanted to ask questions or get help with your work, this is your opportunity. Courses are available to everyone from beginners to advanced artists.
How to Draw a Horse Using a Grid
How to draw a horse using a grid. An eight-step demonstration with illustrations and instructions to help you draw horses or anything else.
What I Do When I’m Under the Weather
Under the weather? Looking for something to do during down time? The fact that you’re reading this indicates you do at least one thing I do–surf the web.
Video Demo – How to Draw Hair
A guest video showing how to draw hair. The demo features long, braided, human hair, but the method works with any type of hair.
Do You Really Need to Varnish Colored Pencil Art?
Do you really need to varnish colored pencil art? Some artists say yes, some say no. Practical reasons why–and why not–to varnish your colored pencil art.
Starting a Colored Pencil Umber Under Drawing
Step-by-step tutorial showing how to begin a colored pencil umber under drawing for a landscape drawing that includes a horse.
3 Tips for Drawing Reflective Objects
When drawing reflective objects, it’s important to understand how the surface texture of the object and the colors around it affect its appearance. Carrie shares 3 basic tips to help you draw all types of reflective surfaces.
How to Use a RED Under Drawing to Draw Realistic Landscape Greens with Colored Pencil
Learn how to use a red under drawing to draw realistic landscape greens in colored pencil. Step-by-step illustrations and instructions.
