Why I’m Leaving Social Media
Artist Carrie Lewis describes why she’s decided leaving social media is the right business decision for her and her readers and students.
My Art is in CP Hidden Treasures!
Artist and colored pencil teacher Carrie L. Lewis announces one of her landscapes in CP Hidden Treasures, Volume 6, now available.
Kitten Posse Update: Two Years and Counting
Way back in May 2018 (seems like another lifetime, doesn’t it?) I first mentioned taking in a couple of orphaned kittens. Later, I posted a couple of updates on their condition. Now it’s been over two years since then, and I thought I’d give you a Kitten Posse update. Or …
Colored Pencil Tutorials Store
Big news today! My latest adventure has begun. What is it? The Colored Pencil Tutorials store! ColoredPencilTutorials.com is now open! In fact, today is Grand Opening Day! Colored Pencil Tutorials Store Colored Pencil Tutorials is now the official source for CP Magic, all my tutorial downloads, Peggy Osborne’s tutorials, and …
End of Project Blues–How to Handle Them
Have you ever experienced something I call the end of project blues? That happens when you’ve worked on a piece for a long time, and put a lot of effort into it? Sweated over it to make sure everything’s just right. It feels great to finish it, doesn’t it? Time …
More Reasons to Love Colored Pencils
Some time ago, I wrote a fun post called 12 Reasons to Love Colored Pencils. Today, I thought I’d list a few more reasons to love colored pencils. More Reasons to Love Colored Pencils All Those New Pencils Colored pencils have come a long way since I started using them …
Long Haired Cat Tutorial from Peggy Osborne
NEW! The Regal Rottweiler Tutorial from Peggy Osborne. Step-by-step beautifully illustrated tutorial showing you how to draw a dog wit colored pencil on toned paper.
A Message of Encouragement to My Readers
Today, I want to take a little time to share a message of encouragement with my readers; with you. I don’t usually talk about current events here, because that’s not what this space is for. I didn’t intend to talk about the present situation either. There’s already more than enough …
Rottweiler Tutorial from Peggy Osborne
The Regal Rottweiler Tutorial from Peggy Osborne. Step-by-step beautifully illustrated tutorial showing you how to draw a dog wit colored pencil on toned paper.
I'm on the Sharpened Artist Podcast!
Guess what? I’m appearing on John Middick’s popular Sharpened Artist podcast today! How exciting is that? Cincinnati, Ohio artist, John Middick created the Sharpened Artist Podcast in the summer of 2015. A weekly audio show dedicated to colored pencil, the podcast reaches artists of all skill levels across the country …
