June 2022 CP Magic! is Here!
June 2022 CP Magic features animal artist Victoria Manser, with an interview and a tutorial by her. Includes a store link for the magazine.
Colored Pencils Resources. Articles and recommendations for classes, courses, workshops, downloadable and online tutorials, videos, and other products and services to help you make art you can be proud of.
Getting Over Artist’s Block
I recently received an email from a student and friend. She described her current situation with a lack of creativity and asked for advice on getting over artist’s block. I have been there many times, and for a variety of reasons. I know how frustrating and discouraging it can be, …
CP Magic May 2022
CP Magic May 2022 is spectacular. Just look at this beautiful cover piece. The image, Dance of the Lily Pads, is by Cindy Valek Mottl. Cindy creates the most remarkable artwork of water, and she provided several images featuring water, nature scenes, and even a floral and a portrait. Her …
Blending Colored Pencil with Turpentine
Is blending colored pencil with turpentine a good idea? Is it even possible? Carrie shares the pros and cons based on her experience as an artist who has worked in oils and in colored pencils.
How to Enlarge a Drawing with a Grid
I recently answered a reader comment on a post about using the grid method to create line drawings. The reader specifically wanted to know how to enlarge a drawing with a grid. I answered the comment with basic information, but quickly realized that a post was needed. So here we …
Prismacolor Colors I Don’t Use
Today’s post is a bit different. By reader request, I’m going to share with you a list of the Prismacolor colors I don’t use. Then I’ll list the Polychromos replacement colors. Before I begin, however, I need to clarify one thing. There are multiple reasons why I don’t use some …
Personal Art Challenges: Are They Right for You?
How important are personal art challenges? Carrie talks about her experiences, and shares tips on setting up a personal art challenge.
More Tips for Beginning Artists
Long-time artist Carrie Lewis shares 4 more tips for beginning artists based lessons she’s learned the hard way after decades of creating art.
Drawing Techniques that Minimize Hand Stress
Long time artist Carrie Lewis share a few simple drawing techniques that minimize hand stress, and that you can start using today.
4 Tips for Beginner Artists
Life-long artist Carrie Lewis shares 4 tips for beginner artists. These tips are some of the lessons she’s learned over the years, and wishes she’d known when she was just getting started.
