How to Remove Colored Pencil from a Drawing
Artist Carrie L. Lewis shares tips on how to remove color from a colored pencil drawing, how to lighten color, and add new color.
Removing Color from a Colored Pencil Drawing
Artist Carrie L. Lewis shares tips on how to remove color from a colored pencil drawing, how to lighten color, and add new color.
Glazing Color on an Umber Under Drawing
Part 2 in the series demonstrating the creative process for a colored pencil ACEO. Color work begins.
How To Draw Trees with Colored Pencil
So how do you draw trees with colored pencils? Is there a “best way” to draw them far away and up close? That’s what Paula is asking today. Here’s her question: Hi Carrie, I’m having trouble with trees and leaves. Trees in the distance aren’t too bad but as they …
How to Draw Dark Backgrounds
Let’s talk about one of the easier ways I know to draw dark backgrounds with colored pencils. You’ve heard me talk about emphasizing your subject by creating contrast between the subject and the things around it. The sample for that article was a yellow flag, which I showed against a …
1 Way to Draw Realistic Landscape Greens
Is there a sure-fire way to draw realistic landscape greens most of the time? Short answer, yes. The question is, what’s the best solution for you? I can’t answer that question for anyone but myself, but I can share with you the method that helps me draw landscapes that look …
The Basics of Reflected Light
Let’s talk a little bit about reflected light basics today. You’ve probably heard me mention reflected light in various tutorials and maybe even in a class if you’ve taken one of those. It’s time to define what I’m talking about. What is Reflected Light? Reflected light is light that comes …
How to Finish a Drawing Started with Watercolor Colored Pencils
How to finish a drawing started with watercolor colored pencils using dry pencils in three easy steps. Part 2 of a two-part series.
How to Start a Drawing with Watercolor Colored Pencils
Today I want to share a drawing method that’s both fun and potentially time saving. What is it? Drawing with watercolor colored pencils. Making art with colored pencils is time-consuming. If you like detail and want to do anything larger than 11×14, you should plan on spending hours in the …
How to Make Drawings Look Less Flat
New artists constantly confront a handful of challenges, no matter what medium they use. For those who like their work to look realistic, the biggest challenge is learning to make drawings look less flat. That was the subject of a recent reader question. Carrie, I have attached my drawing of …
