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February 2026 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

February 2026 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Priscilla Cassara
  • Jan 26, 2026
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The three artists featured in the February 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Kingfisher by Corinne Vuillemin8.27 x 11.69 inchesDerwent Drawing Pencils on Canson. (Reference Photo from 123RF.com.) I love drawing human portraits. But, sometimes I draw animals, such as dogs, wolves or wildlife, for their intense gaze. And,... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - February 2026

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - February 2026

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jan 25, 2026
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Corresponding with the art gallery that is featured each month in Ann Kullberg's COLOR Magazine, The Pencil Box blog series will give artists a bit more space to share insight and inspiration about their colored pencil art. Make sure to check out FB group links at the bottom of this post. Call for entry is posted every month in participating Facebook groups—join in... View more
How I Finally Became the Artist I Was Meant to Be

How I Finally Became the Artist I Was Meant to Be

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jan 15, 2026
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by Adele Sciortino I was born with a gift—though it took me more than 65 years to finally claim it and confidently call myself an Artist. My passion for art began early, but encouragement was something I rarely received. My parents admired what I created, yet in their minds, a “proper” future meant becoming a secretary, getting married, and raising... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - January 2026

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - January 2026

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Dec 26, 2025
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Corresponding with the art gallery that is featured each month in Ann Kullberg's COLOR Magazine, The Pencil Box blog series will give artists a bit more space to share insight and inspiration about their colored pencil art. Make sure to check out FB group links at the bottom of this post. Call for entry is posted every month in participating Facebook groups—join in... View more
January 2026 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

January 2026 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Priscilla Cassara
  • Dec 23, 2025
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The three artists featured in the January 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Elegy in Silver by AnnMarie Concetta Caster18 x 22 inchesPrismacolor, Polychromos, Derwent, Luminance, and soft white colored pencils on Drafting film. (Artist's own photo reference.) This piece was a labor of love. I lost count of... View more
Lessons I’ve Learned On My Colored Pencil Journey

Lessons I’ve Learned On My Colored Pencil Journey

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Dec 16, 2025
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by Janet Mayes My colored pencil journey started back in 2013 when I completed my first drawing on drafting film.  Even though I had worked with a lot of different mediums, I found that pencil was a very versatile tool to use, as I didn’t have time to mix paints in between working two part-time jobs. Dahlia Delight, 10.5”x7" I... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - December 2025

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - December 2025

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Nov 26, 2025
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Corresponding with the art gallery that is featured each month in Ann Kullberg's COLOR Magazine, The Pencil Box blog series will give artists a bit more space to share insight and inspiration about their colored pencil art. Make sure to check out FB group links at the bottom of this post. Call for entry is posted every month in participating Facebook groups—join in... View more
December 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

December 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Priscilla Cassara
  • Nov 25, 2025
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The three artists featured in the December 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. The Golden Hour by Ariesian Brooks9.8 x 14.5 inchesPolychromos, Pablo, Lightfast, Luminance, Derwent Artists/Studios, Holbein colored pencils on drafting film. (Reference photo: Mikell Herrick Photography, used with permission.) Herons are often seen in folklore as messengers... View more