Studio News for August 2023
Today’s Behind the Scenes post is full of studio news for August 2023. I’ll also give you a peek at the things I’m working on.
Why I Like Pastelmat
In today’s Behind the Scenes Post, I share a few reasons why I like Pastelmat paper so much. Some of my reasons may surprise you!
My First Welsh Corgi Portrait Finished
My first Welsh Corgi portrait is finished! Yes, the very first! It turned out great, but the process wasn’t always easy.
Those Dreaded Deadlines
Today I’d like to talk about something many artists see as a curse, or at least an undesirable thing. Those dreaded deadlines! I don’t know how many of my current readers know that I also enjoy writing fiction. More specifically, novels. I haven’t done much of that in the last …
The Things Artists Tell Themselves
Today, I want to talk about the things artists tells themselves. Things that are untrue at best, and that hold us back at worst.
Colored Pencil Tips for New Artists
CP artist Carrie Lewis shares a few basic (and fun) colored pencil tips for new artists to equip you for colored pencil reality.
Why I’m Leaving Social Media
Artist Carrie Lewis describes why she’s decided leaving social media is the right business decision for her and her readers and students.
My Art is in CP Hidden Treasures!
Artist and colored pencil teacher Carrie L. Lewis announces one of her landscapes in CP Hidden Treasures, Volume 6, now available.
Kitten Posse Update: Two Years and Counting
Way back in May 2018 (seems like another lifetime, doesn’t it?) I first mentioned taking in a couple of orphaned kittens. Later, I posted a couple of updates on their condition. Now it’s been over two years since then, and I thought I’d give you a Kitten Posse update. Or …
More Reasons to Love Colored Pencils
Some time ago, I wrote a fun post called 12 Reasons to Love Colored Pencils. Today, I thought I’d list a few more reasons to love colored pencils. More Reasons to Love Colored Pencils All Those New Pencils Colored pencils have come a long way since I started using them …
