A New Sketching Kit
Guess who got a new sketching kit this week? That’s right! I did, and I want to tell you all about it and my sketching goals for the long-term.
Buying Colored Pencils from Online Auctions
Buying colored pencils from online auctions is a great way to get deals on the art supplies you need, if you’re careful. Carrie shares a few tips to make sure you get good deals without getting burned.
How I Finish Colored Pencil Drawings
In today’s post, I talk about how I finish colored pencil drawings with final fixative, when I use a final fixative, and why I choose to use fixative.
What to do When Your Paper Gets Slick
What can you do when your paper gets slick because of too much color? Carrie Lewis answers this reader question with a few tips.
Restoring Tooth to Drawing Paper
Is restoring tooth to drawing paper possible once the paper’s surface has become slick from layers of colored pencils? What methods work best?
The Drawing Boards I’ve Used
Are you looking for just the right drawing board? I’ll share the drawing boards I’ve used over the years, including my current favorite.
Comparing Stonehenge and Sanded Art Papers
Today, I’m comparing Stonehenge and sanded art papers. The good and the not so good about each one. Which one is best for you?
Colored Pencil Painting Portraits Book
I purchased a Christmas gift for myself this year (something I don’t usually do.) Alyona Nickelsen’s book, Colored Pencil Painting Portraits. It arrived today, along with a collection of free samples. Am I going to have fun or what!
The Best Transfer Paper for Detailed Drawings
What is the best transfer paper for detailed drawings? How can you avoid unwanted stray marks while transferring line drawings?
Fixing Damaged Drawing Paper
Over the years, I’ve received questions about fixing damage. Usually, the questioner wanted to know how to fix damage to a drawing in progress. Today, I want to talk about fixing damaged drawing paper that hasn’t been drawn on yet. I used to think any damage was the end of …
