Suede Board and Colored Pencils
Can you use suede board and colored pencils together? Are there any special techniques involved? Peggy Osborne shares her tips.
Posts in this category focus on all types of drawing paper, and other drawing drawing surfaces. It includes product reviews, examples of the results you can achieve with different types of paper, and other helpful information.
Choosing Papers for Colored Pencils
How do you go about choosing papers for colored pencils? Carrie shares her preferred papers and shares suggestions for finding yours.
Fixing Damaged Drawing Paper
Over the years, I’ve received questions about fixing damage. Usually, the questioner wanted to know how to fix damage to a drawing in progress. Today, I want to talk about fixing damaged drawing paper that hasn’t been drawn on yet. I used to think any damage was the end of …
The Difference Between Hot Press and Cold Press Papers
What is the main difference between hot press and cold press papers? Can they be used with colored pencils and which is best?
Reasons to Try Canvas with Colored Pencils
Have you ever considered using canvas with colored pencils? Guest blogger and artist John Ursillo talks about how he first tried canvas and why it’s still one of his favorite colored pencil supports.
The Best Black Paper for Colored Pencil Art
Is there a best black paper for colored pencil art? If so, what is it? CP artist Carrie Lewis answers this question with a few recommendations.
My Recommended Paper and Colored Pencils
Yesterday, I received a question from a reader who wanted to know my recommended paper and colored pencils. Since that’s one of the questions I frequently receive, I thought I’d share my answer today. Here’s the question. What brands are recommending for paper and pencils? Do you use different types …
Review of Clairefontaine Pastelmat
Today, I review Clairefontaine Pastelmat. I’ve finished one drawing and started another and share what I like and don’t like about this unique drawing surface.
The Best Paper and Pencils for Colored Pencil Art
What are the best paper and pencils for colored pencil art? Tips on choosing pencils and paper for the type of art you want to make.
Colored Pencils on Drafting Film: Where to Find Help
Today’s question comes from a reader looking for help using colored pencils on drafting film. Here’s the question: I need instruction on handling Dura-lar drafting film. Do you know of any books or articles regarding this ground? Thank you for your question. Drafting film is popular now, so there’s a …
