Papers for Colored Pencils: 4 Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions students frequently ask about papers for colored pencils. What do you need to know before you buy or begin drawing?
Reworking Old Colored Pencil Art
Artist Carrie Lewis shares her experience reworking old colored pencil art on Fisher 400 sanded art paper. Is it really possible to improve old artwork? Get the answer here.
My Favorite Medium Texture Drawing Paper
Colored pencil artist Carrie L. Lewis reveals her favorite medium texture drawing paper, as well as sharing recommendations and tips for using it.
Textured Drawing Papers for Colored Pencils
Carrie talks about textured drawing papers for colored pencils; what they are, what she’s tried, and comments on each one.
How I Decide What Paper to Use
Have you ever wondered how to decide which paper to use for each project? Carrie shares a few of the things she considers in choosing paper.
Colored Pencils and Textured Papers
Are colored pencils and textured papers a good combination for you? Carrie shares some of the basic characteristics to help you decide.
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. …
My Preferred Drawing Papers
What are your preferred drawing papers? Carrie answers this reader’s question by talking about the papers she uses and how she uses them.
Colored Drawing Papers
Are there any good colored drawing papers for colored pencils? Carrie provides the answer to that question, including her favorite colored papers.
Getting Vivid Color on Black Sanded Paper
Is getting vivid color on black sanded paper any easier or more difficult than on traditional drawing papers? Carrie shares her test results.
