CP Magic April 2026 is packed with great information and beautiful artwork for all colored pencil artists who want to advance their skill level.
About CP Magic April 2026
Featured Artist: Geraldine Buckley
Drawing Paper Review: Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Paper
The Benefits of Drawing the Same Scene More than Once
Planning for a Successful Drawing
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Featured Artist: Geraldine Buckley
Interview
Geraldine Buckley always wanted to be an artist. From a young age, she was drawing at every opportunity. Her passion for colored pencils is accompanied by a passion for photography, so for a lot of her works, the creative process begins before pencils touch paper. Her favorite subjects are the animals she’s lived with and loved, birds, and wildlife.
Tutorial
Her tutorial features her beloved German Shepherd posing with favorite dog toys. This wonderful step-by-step teaches you how to draw shining eyes, short fur, and the textile textures of the toys.
Also in CP Magic April 2026
Drawing Paper Review: Strathmore 300 Series Drawing Paper
Kim Vlahovich
Kim begins a series of paper reviews with his review of Strathmore 300 Series drawing paper. He includes swatching samples, a small demo piece, and his thoughts on this paper and its versatility. He also shares recommendations about the best uses for paper of this weight and type, and who can benefit from using it.
The Benefits of Drawing the Same Scene More than Once
Carrie L. Lewis
Why can revisiting the same scene for more than one drawing be helpful? What are the benefits? What can you learn? Is it worth the time and effort? Carrie shares her experiences and the ways revisiting the same scene improved her skills and her art.
Planning for a Successful Drawing
Carrie L. Lewis
Carrie looks at ways you can plan for a successful drawing. This isn’t the usual advice to use the best paper and pencils. It has more to do with getting ready to draw and the things you can do while drawing to make sure you have the best chance of successfully finishing what you start.
Resources for Artists
The resources page focuses on YouTube art channels this month. There’s a ton of good content available for free and Carrie shares some of the interesting channels she found.
