Welcome to CP Magic November 2024! Here’s what’s waiting for you.
What’s in CP Magic November 2024
Lis Zadravec Interview and Tutorial
Learning to See
One Drawing, Two Papers
So You Want to Start a Blog
Why the Word “No” Is So Important to Artists
Reader Gallery
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Featured Artist: Lis Zadravec
Interview
Lis Zadravec is a story teller who uses colored pencils to tell her stories. Although she strives for realism, she also achieves a painterly affect with her artwork by incorporating her training and experience as an oil painter into her colored pencil work. Consequently, her style is recognizable even before viewers see her signature.
Tutorial
Lis loves ducks in cool greenish water, so that’s the focus of her tutorial. But she uses a pencil brand that most artists may not be familiar with: Koh-I-Noor Hardmuth Polycolor pencils. Her support of choice is Canson Mi-Teintes, the back of which she uses to create colored pencil artwork with a painterly look. You’ll also see how she combines photos to create unique compositions.
Also in CP Magic November 2024
Learning to See
Do you see the subject you want to draw, or do you only perceive it? What’s the difference and why does it matter? Carrie Lewis help you see the difference and explains why it really does matter if your goal is unique, believable artwork.
One Drawing, Two Papers
by Deborah Griffis
Deborah shares how she solved the problem of drawing a scene filled with textures by using two papers for a single drawing.
So You Want to Start a Blog
If you’re an artist who has been on social media for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the necessity of building platform. Especially if you want to sell your work. Have you considered blogging? Carrie asks four questions that will help you decide whether or not blogging is for you. Her insightful article also includes an exercise to get you started.
Why the Word “No” Is So Important to Artists
Artists don’t like hearing the word “no”, and many of us don’t like saying it, either. Especially not to someone who is interested in our artwork. But it is important to know when it’s in your best interest (and a potential client’s) to say “no”. Carrie also shares a few ways to say “no” politely and without burning bridges.
Tips for Artists
This monthly series of tips for artists at all levels continues this month with a tip that’s key to achieving artistic success, no matter what you want to accomplish with your artwork.
