Completing a Plein Air Colored Pencil Drawing in the Studio
Is completing a plein air colored pencil drawing on site absolutely necessary? Jana Botkin talks about finishing a piece in the studio, including a step-by-step demo.
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A Plein Air Experiment
Artist and guest blogger Jana Botkin shares the results of her plein air experiment with colored pencils, and her thoughts on the experience.
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.
Managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Managing carpal tunnel syndrome is a necessary part of life for many artists, but as Jana Botkin explains, it doesn’t have to be difficult.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Colored Pencils
Jana Botkin joins us today to talk about her struggles with carpal tunnel syndrome and colored pencils. What do You do When Colored Pencils Cause Problems? by Jana Botkin For most of my life, I was a diehard graphite pencil artist, completely content with the simplicity of the medium. After …
Tips for Choosing Reference Photos
Artist and guest blogger John Ursillo shares his guidelines for choosing reference photos for his colored pencil works on canvas. Includes tips for getting the best from your photos in post production.
Simplification in Art (And How to Achieve It)
There’s an old adage in the art world that less is more. Colorado colored pencil artist Dan Miller talks about his view of this important issue in his article, Simplification in Art.
If you’v ever wrestled with simplifying complex subjects, Dan can help you sort things out by sharing his experiences learning how to simplify. You don’t want to miss this!
How to Draw a Long Haired Dog Step by Step
This week, I’d like to welcome fellow colored pencil artist Peggy Osborne to the blog to show us how to draw a long haired dog using her area-by-area method. Please welcome her to the blog! How to Draw a Long Haired Dog by Peggy Osborne I’m using Robert Bateman Series …
Choosing Colors that Work Together
Several readers have wanted to know the best methods for choosing colors that work together. Experimenting is a good way to discover those happy color relationships, but it does get old fairly quickly. Isn’t there a better way? Yes, there is, and I’d like to welcome fellow artist Sarah Renae …
