The Best Color Blending Tools for Colored Pencils
What are the best color blending tools for colored pencils? Carrie describes the four she uses most often, ranked in order of use.
Blending Smooth Color with Colored Pencils
Blending smooth color with colored pencils is a topic that can always be expanded upon. Today, Carrie shares more tips for successful blending.
Can You Dry Blend on Regular Paper?
Back in December, when we were in the middle of question-and-answer month, a reader asked if it was possible to dry blend on regular paper. I don’t remember the specific question. Nor do I remember my specific answer, but I’m fairly certain I told the reader it wasn’t. I answered …
When Dull Pencils are the Best Choice
We all know how important well-sharpened colored pencils are to the artist. But is there ever a time when a dull pencil is the better choice?
Oil Painting Mediums and Colored Pencils
Is it possible to use oil painting mediums with colored pencils? That’s what Lorraine is asking. Here’s her question. I’ve read of several different solvents that are used with coloured pencils but are worried about the archival quality of some of them on paper. Which are archival? Also are different …
Blending Colored Pencils with OMS
Blending colored pencils with OMS (odorless mineral spirits) is one of my three most frequently used blending methods. In today’s reader question, Patsy asks how to use odorless mineral spirits. Here’s the question: I would like to know more about using OMS. I seem to make mud. I try using …
Two Ways to Get Smooth Color with Colored Pencils
Learn two ways to get smooth color with colored pencils tools and materials you already have. No smelly solvents; no complicated techniques.
My Favorite Colored Pencil Blending Tools
Carrie describes her favorite colored pencil blending tools, why she likes them, and how she used them in this response to a reader question.
3 Beginner Colored Pencil Problems
Every artist who starts a new medium faces problems of one kind or another. Carrie Lewis shares 3 of her biggest challenges, and offers solutions.
Questions about Colored Pencil Sharpeners and Erasers
Carrie answers reader questions about all-important colored pencil sharpeners and erasers. Which ones has she tried and does she still use them?
