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.
Can you use suede board and colored pencils together? Are there any special techniques involved? Peggy Osborne shares her tips.
How do you go about choosing papers for colored pencils? Carrie shares her preferred papers and shares suggestions for finding yours.
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 …
What is the main difference between hot press and cold press papers? Can they be used with colored pencils and which is best?
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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 …