Layering Smooth Color on Difficult Paper
Smooth color application is important on any paper. Carrie shares tips for layering smooth color on smooth paper, which can be especially difficult.
Finishing Difficult Artwork
Every artist struggles with finishing difficult artwork at one time or another. What should you do when it happens? Here are a few tips.
3 Ways to Find the Right Colors for Any Drawing
3 methods to find the right colors for every colored pencil drawing every time, no matter what you like to draw or how you like to draw.
How to Sketch a Composition Directly on Paper
Learn about sketching a composition directly on paper. It can save you a lot of prep time, sounds so scary! See step-by-step how to do it.
3 More Drawing Methods Tips
This week’s post shares 3 more drawing methods tips. These tips apply particularly to burnishing, with suggestions on when and how to burnish.
4 Drawing Methods Tips
This week’s post shares 4 drawing methods tips, including basic methods, layering, achieving smooth color, and blending.
Two Ways to Create a Line Drawing
The first step in any art project is creating the initial drawing. Carrie shares the two ways to create a line drawing that she uses most often.
Sketching With Colored Pencils (and Other Things)
Let’s talk about sketching with colored pencils (and other tools). What are the benefits? How can you get started?
Drawing on Smooth Paper: Tips to Get You Started
Carrie shares a few basic tips for drawing on smooth paper with colored pencils. These tips will help you create your best work on smooth paper.
Creating Light Values in Colored Pencil
Creating light values in colored pencil doesn’t have to be difficult. Carrie shares tips for smooth and textured papers.
