My History with Prismacolor Pencils
My History with Prismacolor Pencils. When I started using them, the papers I used them with and how I used them, as well as why I moved away from them.
Are Prismacolors Right for You?
Carrie shares some basic questions you can ask to figure that out for yourself. Believe it or not, there is no “right” answer.
What Are the Best Papers for Colored Pencil Use
Today’s post begins with a brief email conversation between me and a reader, who was interested in identifying the best papers for colored pencil use. Since the answer depends on the pencils and drawing methods the artist uses, and the type of art being made, I asked for more information. …
Review of Colors A Workbook
Today, I want to share my review of Colors A Workbook, by Amy Lindenberger. I don’t often review new products. So many new tools and products enter the market every week that it wouldn’t take long for this blog to become a product review blog if I tried to review …
The Best Black Paper for Colored Pencil Art
Is there a best black paper for colored pencil art? If so, what is it? CP artist Carrie Lewis answers this question with a few recommendations.
Review of Clairefontaine Pastelmat
Today, I review Clairefontaine Pastelmat. I’ve finished one drawing and started another and share what I like and don’t like about this unique drawing surface.
Everything You Need to Get Started with Colored Pencils
What exactly do you need to get started with colored pencils? Probably not as much as you think. Practical advice on paper, pencils, and other tools.
Squaring Up Photos in Photoshop
Have you ever wished there was some way of squaring up photos in Photoshop? Especially photos of drawings that you want to use for marketing or your portfolio? Cheer up! There is! One of the more annoying aspects of using the computer for artwork is getting perfectly square photographs. Whether …
Faber-Castell Polychromos Review
I’ve been using them alone and in combination with other pencils long enough! It’s time for my Faber-Castell Polychromos Review. My New Polychromos Pencils This spring, my husband purchased a 120-pencil set of Polychromos for me. He was in favor of buying the premium set in the wood box because …
