Polychromos Pencils on Stonehenge Paper
Is using Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils on Stonehenge paper a good match? Carrie shares her experience with a horse portrait and offers suggestions to help you.
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.
Comparing Stonehenge Sheets and Pads
How does Stonehenge in the pad compare with Stonehenge full sheets? Are they same or are there differences?
Fabriano Black Black Paper: My Thoughts
What is Fabriano Black Black paper and how well does it work with colored pencils? Carrie tried it out with Polychromos pencils and shares her conclusions.
Correcting Mistakes on Black Paper
What are the best methods of correcting mistakes on Fabriano black paper? Is there any way to avoid damaging the paper, or hiding damage once it happens?
Is Traditional Drawing Paper a Thing of the Past?
Is traditional drawing paper a thing of the past? Have newer papers like Pastelmat and other textures art papers made it obsolete?
Why You Should Use Lightfast Paper
In today’s post, I show you why you should use lightfast paper, as well as lightfast colored pencils if you want your work to last.
Why I Like Pastelmat
In today’s Behind the Scenes Post, I share a few reasons why I like Pastelmat paper so much. Some of my reasons may surprise you!
Paper Showing through Color Layers
Is having paper showing through color layers on colored pencil artwork bad or good? Should it be avoided, or can it improve your artwork?
Are Expensive Papers Worth the Cost?
Are expensive papers worth the cost? Let’s look at few reasons why some paper is so expensive and then talk about whether or not it’s worth the price.
The Best Surfaces for Colored Pencils
What are the best surfaces for colored pencils? CP artist Carrie Lewis shares tips for choosing papers for craft art and fine art.
