The Best Way to Blend Colored Pencils
What is the best way to blend colored pencils? Do solvents work best? What other methods are there for blending colored pencils?
How Much Color is Enough to Blend
How much color is enough to blend when you’re working with colored pencils? Is there a difference for blending with solvent and blending with powder blender?
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.
The Best Papers for Blending Colored Pencils
What are the best papers for blending colored pencils? CP artist Carrie Lewis answers that reader question in today’s Q&A post.
Filling in Paper Holes on Stonehenge Paper
What is the best way of filling in paper holes on Stonehenge paper? CP artist Carrie Lewis answers that reader question in today’s Q&A post.
How to Draw Sky Holes in Trees
Reader Q&A: Learn two easy ways how to draw sky holes in trees for individual trees and for groups of trees using colored pencils.
Blending Versus Layering Colored Pencils
Layering versus blending. Is blending the best way to create realistic artwork, or is layering the best method for colored pencil work? Find out how these two things are alike and how they differ in today’s Q&A post.
How to Blend for Smooth Color
December Reader Question & Answer 2020 continues with advice on how to blend for smooth color by using solvent on colored pencils.
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 …
Layering and Blending Colored Pencils
Layering and blending colored pencils are two of the most basic skills necessary to successfully master colored pencils and creating stunning artwork.
