My Preferred Colored Pencils
Do you have a preferred colored pencil? No? Carrie shares her preferred colored pencils, why she likes them, and how she likes to use them.
The Best Paper and Pencils for Drawing Details
What are the best paper and pencils for drawing details? Carrie shares principles to help you decide which pencils and paper suit you best.
When to Use Prismacolor Grays
Have you ever noticed how many gray pencils there are in most full sets of pencils? Have you ever wondered when to use grays? You’re not alone. Today’s reader question comes from Rice, who asked when to use Prismacolor grays. There are so many Greys in my Prismacolor set. French …
Why Prismacolor Pencils Break so Often
Why do Prismacolor pencils break so often? CP artist Carrie L. Lewis shares her thoughts on this subject, as well as ways to avoid problems.
Colored Pencil Comparison: Wax-Based or Oil-Based
Colored Pencil Comparison: Wax-Based versus oil-based. Is there really all that much difference or is all the talk just so much hype?
Prismacolor Colors I Use Most Often
There’s been a lot of discussion on this blog about the best pencils to use and the best colors to use. Most of the discussion has been about issues with fading. So I thought I’d start 2020 by sharing with you the Prismacolor colors I use and why I use …
The Best Paper and Pencils for Colored Pencil Art
What are the best paper and pencils for colored pencil art? Tips on choosing pencils and paper for the type of art you want to make.
Best Colors and Brands for Selling Original Art
If you create art for income, and especially if you sell your original work, it’s key to know the best colors and brands to use. Not all colored pencils are created equal, and you do not want to produce art that fades with time. That’s certainly one of my primary …
Questions about Lightfast Colored Pencils
Does using lightfast colored pencils really matter? Answers to this and other questions about lightfastness and colored pencils.
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.
