Looking for a Good Light Box
Are you looking for a good light box that fits your budget and studio space? Carrie recommends three brands that might exactly fit the bill.
How to Draw so Things Look Real
Do you want to know how to draw so things look real, no matter what you like to draw? Long-time artist Carrie L. Lewis shares three keys that work for every subject.
Drawing a Sky on Sanded Paper
Drawing a sky on sanded paper is a mini-tutorial showing you how to layer, dry blend, and layer again to create rich, smooth color on even the coarsest art papers.
A Plein Air Experiment
Artist and guest blogger Jana Botkin shares the results of her plein air experiment with colored pencils, and her thoughts on the experience.
November 2022 CP Magic! Magazine
Take a peek at the November 2022 CP Magic! magazine and get your copy for lots of beautiful art and great articles.
Why Some Colors Don’t Show on Black Paper
Have you ever wondered why some colors don’t show on black paper when you’re using colored pencils? Carrie Lewis explains.
Comparing Crayola and Prismacolor Pencils
CP artist Carrie Lewis is comparing Crayola and Prismacolor colored pencils in today’s Q&A post, and sharing thoughts on skin tones in the Colors of the World set from Crayola.
3 Tips for Drawing Clouds
A reader asked for advice on drawing clouds, and Carrie responds with three basic tips that will help you draw any type of cloud in a realistic manner.
Choosing a Theme for Your Art
How important is choosing a theme for your art? Is it better to focus on one subject or is it okay to draw different subjects? Carrie shares her thoughts on this topic.
October 2022 CP Magic!
October 2022 CP Magic! is now available, ready and waiting to entertain and inform you! Read all about here.
