My Favorite Black Papers
Carrie talks about the black drawing papers she’s used for colored pencil work, and her favorite black papers.
Fabriano Black Black Paper: My Thoughts
What is Fabriano Black Black paper and how well does it work with colored pencils? Carrie tried it out with Polychromos pencils and shares her conclusions.
Correcting Mistakes on Black Paper
What are the best methods of correcting mistakes on Fabriano black paper? Is there any way to avoid damaging the paper, or hiding damage once it happens?
Drawing on Black Paper: The First Steps
Learn CP artist Carrie Lewis’ first first steps in drawing on black paper. Good news! It’s not as difficult as it may at first appear.
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.
Getting Vivid Color on Black Sanded Paper
Is getting vivid color on black sanded paper any easier or more difficult than on traditional drawing papers? Carrie shares her test results.
Making Reds and Yellows Pop on Black Paper
We’ve all heard about making colors pop on dark papers. But some colors “pop” more successfully than others. Today’s question comes from a reader who asks for suggestions on making reds and yellows pop on black paper.
Tips for Drawing on Black Paper
Tips for drawing on black paper with colored pencils. Artist Carrie Lewis shares three tips for using colored pencils on black paper.
The Best Black Paper for Colored Pencil Art
Is there a best black paper for colored pencil art? If so, what is it? CP artist Carrie Lewis answers this question with a few recommendations.
Drawing Vibrant Color on Black Paper
It’s the second Saturday of the month. That means a Peggy Osborne tutorial! This month, she’s drawing vibrant color on black paper and her subject is a beautiful and colorful rooster. Drawing Vibrant Color on Black Paper Hi all! In this tutorial I am going to show you how I …
