Today I’d like to talk about something many artists see as a curse, or at least an undesirable thing. Those dreaded deadlines! I don’t know how many of my current readers know that I also enjoy writing fiction. More specifically, novels. I haven’t done much of that in the last …
I recently received an email from a student and friend. She described her current situation with a lack of creativity and asked for advice on getting over artist’s block. I have been there many times, and for a variety of reasons. I know how frustrating and discouraging it can be, …
CP Magic May 2022 is spectacular. Just look at this beautiful cover piece. The image, Dance of the Lily Pads, is by Cindy Valek Mottl. Cindy creates the most remarkable artwork of water, and she provided several images featuring water, nature scenes, and even a floral and a portrait. Her …
Is blending colored pencil with turpentine a good idea? Is it even possible? Carrie shares the pros and cons based on her experience as an artist who has worked in oils and in colored pencils.
I recently answered a reader comment on a post about using the grid method to create line drawings. The reader specifically wanted to know how to enlarge a drawing with a grid. I answered the comment with basic information, but quickly realized that a post was needed. So here we …
Today’s post is a bit different. By reader request, I’m going to share with you a list of the Prismacolor colors I don’t use. Then I’ll list the Polychromos replacement colors. Before I begin, however, I need to clarify one thing. There are multiple reasons why I don’t use some …
In today’s post, Carrie answers a reader’s questions about old Prismacolor pencils and old Design Spectracolor pencils.
What are the best color blending tools for colored pencils? Carrie describes the four she uses most often, ranked in order of use.
Artist Carrie L. Lewis shares tips on how to remove color from a colored pencil drawing, how to lighten color, and add new color.
Are artists’ fears about fading colors in colored pencils real? Carrie discusses an extreme-case lightfast test, and how it affects color choices.
