Just in case you haven’t heard, we’re doing a plein air drawing challenge. The challenge begins tomorrow, September 1, and runs through the month. My personal goal is to get outside at least once a week and draw something with colored pencils, but I’m really hoping to draw outside more …
In the previous post, I listed a few of the basic items necessary for a good plein air drawing field kit. If you missed it or would like a review, you can read the post here. One of the items I mentioned was something called a view finder. Today, I’d …
So far in this series on plein air drawing with colored pencil, we’ve talked about the upcoming Autumn Drawing Challenge, the equipment I use instead of a standard easel, and putting together a field kit. It’s now time to take a look at what some might call the most important …
One of the most important tasks in preparing for plein air drawing is putting together a field kit. Carrie L. Lewis describes a colored pencil field kit.
There are all kinds of tools, supplies, and gear for plein air drawing. In this article I explain my favorite equipment for drawing outside.
Are you up to colored pencil plein air drawing this fall? Carrie shares her intentions to do a personal challenge and is inviting you.
A few weeks ago, I shared a few tips for for repairing broken Prismacolor pencils. The discussion led to another question: I don’t want to mess with fixing broken pencils. What other brands of pencils are available? The good news is that there are dozens of high-quality pencils to choose …
Is it all right to use oil painting varnish on colored pencil drawings? Most artists say no. Carrie L. Lewis shares thoughts on why.
Broken Prismacolor pencils have you frustrated? You don’t have to throw them away! Carrie L. Lewis shares tips for repairing your broken pencils.
You’ve decided you want to varnish colored pencil art. What do you use? Carrie L. Lewis shares recommendations on the best products & tips for using them.
