Build a Lightweight Laptop Drawing Board
Learn how to build your own inexpensive, lightweight laptop drawing board from materials you have lying around the house.
Transitioning from Oil Painting to Colored Pencil Drawing
People come to colored pencil from many different situations. Some artists begin with colored pencils at the beginning. Others add colored pencils to their repertoire after learning other mediums. And sometimes, artists leave a medium they’ve been working with for years and switch to colored pencil. I struggled with transitioning …
What Are the Best Colored Pencils for Fine Art?
What Are the Best Colored Pencils for Fine Art? There is more to consider in selecting a pencil than color selection, price, and performance.
Do Colored Pencils Fade over Time? How to Know and What to Do
Do colored pencils fade over time? The short answer is that yes, some of them do. Some colors are notorious for fading. Pinks and purples, for example. It doesn’t seem to matter the brand or type of pencil, these colors are subject to fading. Some brands also seem vulnerable to …
How to Choose the Right Surface for Your Next Drawing
It’s important to choose the right surface texture for each drawing. Carrie Lewis shares tips for knowing when to choose rough or smooth paper.
How to Choose the Right Color of Paper for Your Next Drawing
One of the first decisions every colored pencil artist has to make when starting a new project is also one of the most basic: What is the right color of paper for my next subject? Do I know how to choose the right color of paper for every subject? If …
My Favorite Drawing Papers
What are your favorite drawing papers? An excellent question! I’ve talked a lot about the pencils I use and how I use them, but haven’t spent much time talking about my favorite drawing papers. I’ve been remiss, so thank you for asking! My Favorite Drawing Papers My favorite papers are …
4 Frequently Asked Questions About Colored Pencil Papers
4 questions students frequently ask about colored pencil papers. What do you need to know before you buy or begin drawing?
How to Fix Damage to a Colored Pencil Drawing
Knowing how to fix damage to drawing paper is important. Whether paper is damaged before or during drawing, learn how to repair it.
Colored Pencil Lightfastness: An Easy Test
If you’re a fine artist using colored pencils, you must have a good knowledge of colored pencil lightfastness. Here’s an easy test you can do at home.
