Why You Should Use Lightfast Paper
In today’s post, I show you why you should use lightfast paper, as well as lightfast colored pencils if you want your work to last.
All Those Brands of Pencils
I recently had an email chat with a regular reader who wanted to know how I chose the brands of pencils I use. Let’s talk about that.
Derwent Pencil Extenders
How to get more use from every colored pencil by using the Derwent Pencil Extenders. Includes how-to tips for everyday use.
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?
