CP Magic Reader Gallery: Call for Artists
Have you finished a recent colored pencil that really makes you happy? Now’s your chance to share it in the CP Magic Reader Gallery.
Top Six Colored Pencil Tools
You need pencils, paper, and a sharpener for colored pencil art. But there are other tools. Carrie shares her top six colored pencil tools.
Choosing Your First Drawing
Choosing your first drawing after doing tutorials can be intimidating. Carrie shares four tips on making that first choice.
Drawing Distance in a Landscape
This step-by-step tutorial shows you one way of drawing distance in a landscape and accurately creating a realistic illusion of space.
Creating Broken Color with Colored Pencils
In today’s post, I talk about creating broken color with colored pencil, what it is, and how to use to add depth and interest to your work.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Colored Pencils
Jana Botkin joins us today to talk about her struggles with carpal tunnel syndrome and colored pencils. What do You do When Colored Pencils Cause Problems? by Jana Botkin For most of my life, I was a diehard graphite pencil artist, completely content with the simplicity of the medium. After …
CP Magic July 2022
CP Magic July 2022 is ready and waiting to inspire you! Heidi Elizabeth Seal is the featured artist for this issue. Based in the UK, Heidi has a remarkable art story, with her own commission-based business at 30! What does she most love about art? Capturing little snippets of the …
What Are the Best Papers for Colored Pencil Use
Today’s post begins with a brief email conversation between me and a reader, who was interested in identifying the best papers for colored pencil use. Since the answer depends on the pencils and drawing methods the artist uses, and the type of art being made, I asked for more information. …
Uses for Hard Colored Pencils
Today’s post answers a question from a reader who is having problems finding uses for hard colored pencils. Here’s her question. I have a lot of low-quality, very hard coloured pencils. Anything I could use them for? I’m guessing she’s not the only one who has hard or dry colored …
How to Draw Snow on Dark Grey Pastelmat
In today’s post, I want to show you how to draw snow on dark grey Pastelmat. But rather than just draw snow, I chose a subject that’s close to my heart. Trees! We had a light snow in February so it was natural to get outside and take pictures. As …
