CP Magic May 2025 is dedicated to the landscape. It features five artists who either specialize in landscape art, or enjoy creating landscape art now and again.
Our Landscape Round Table answers four questions basic to landscape artwork. Also included are samples of artwork and artist’s comments, and other articles to help you get the most out of your landscapes.
What’s in CP Magic May 2025
Landscape Round Table Artists
Valerie Brusut
Caryn Coville
Deborah Griffis
Carrie Lewis
Cindy Mottl
46 pages
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Featured Tutorial
Carrie provides a special mini-tutorial focusing on drawing distant blue mountains on 240 grit UArt Premium Sanded Pastel Paper. We know what you’re thinking: 240 grit! That’s crazy!
But this substrate is great with colored pencils and Carrie shares her method for creating smooth color on very coarse paper.
Her tips for creating the illusion of distance and atmosphere work on all papers, making this tutorial worth a try.
Also in CP Magic May 2025
The Appeal of Drawing Landscapes
Round Table Discussion
No two artists are the same. Even if we draw the same or similar things, the elements that appeal to us are different. So the first question the Round Table Artists answered was what attracts them to landscapes in the first place.
Favorite Things about Drawing Landscapes
Round Table Discussion
For many artists, the thing that appeals to them most about a subject is also their favorite part of the subject to draw.
But that’s not always true. So the next question for the Round Table artists was “What is your favorite thing about drawing landscapes?”
Landscape Drawing Challenges
Round Table Discussion
Just as each artist has a favorite part of the landscape to draw, each one also faces a particular and often recurring challenge. Question #3 addressed the individual challenges faced by each of our Round Table Artists.
BONUS: Some of the artists also offered suggestions for overcoming their challenges!
Special Tools or Techniques for Drawing Landscapes
Round Table Discussion
The final question asked of our Round Table Artists involves special tools or techniques. What helps them create their stunning landscapes?
Tips for Drawing Landscapes in Colored Pencils
Carrie L. Lewis
Finally, Carrie shares a few of her favorite tips for drawing landscapes. Whether you’re new to landscape drawing or are an old-hand, you’ll find suggestions to improve your artwork and increase your drawing pleasure.
