Layering Smooth Color on Difficult Paper
Smooth color application is important on any paper. Carrie shares tips for layering smooth color on smooth paper, which can be especially difficult.
Formal Art Education
Is formal art education necessary if you want to be an artist, or make a living making art? Carrie talks about her art education.
CP Magic Magazine September 2026
CP Magic magazine September 2026 features an in-depth chat with artist and publisher Carrie Lewis, a tutorial by her, and more.
Finishing Difficult Artwork
Every artist struggles with finishing difficult artwork at one time or another. What should you do when it happens? Here are a few tips.
The Best Colored Pencils for Fine Art
What Are the Best Colored Pencils for Fine Art? There is more to consider in selecting a pencil than color selection, price, and performance.
3 Ways to Find the Right Colors for Any Drawing
3 methods to find the right colors for every colored pencil drawing every time, no matter what you like to draw or how you like to draw.
Comparing 8 Brands of Colored Pencils on Stonehenge
In this post, Carrie is comparing 8 brands of colored pencils on Stonehenge drawing paper; eight different brands and three types side-by-side.
Studio News for July 2026
It’s time for Carrie’s studio news for June 2026, including the latest issue of CP Magic, and changes and new things in the works.
NEW! CP Magic Magazine August 2026
CP Magic! magazine for August 2026 features artist Deborah Griffis in her own words, an advanced level tutorial with a botanical subject, plus much more. 40 pages.
Redesigning an Old Composition
Is redesigning an old composition (one that failed in the past) possible? Is it a good idea or not? I share my experiences redesigning one of my old compositions.
