Ann's Colored Pencil News & Stuff!

Accepting Your Own Style

by Charlotte Hastings I have a rather heavy hand, oh and I have a patience control problem. So It seems to be unavoidable for my own style to not show through. It just has a way of showing up. I so admire many artist that have mastered photo-realism, But I have given up on that happening for me, and I'm content... View more

Mixed Media Possibilities!

 by Tracey Chaykin I am a Colored Pencil artist working and living in the beautiful Napa Valley of Northern California. My portfolio to date is based on Hyperrealism with Nature as my subject matter of choice. The ability to combine both my love of Nature and my love of Art is a dream come true, so when my Nephew Enzo requested... View more

You Just Never Know

by Sherry Goeben You never ever know where life will lead you! One of the most devastating events in my life became a pathway back into the art world and to discover the most rewarding artistic medium I’ve ever known – colored pencils. It was an “ashes to beauty” type of journey for me. If the darkness hadn’t come into... View more

Finding a Part of Myself That I Didn't Realize Existed

by Andrea Placer Some artists say they’ve always wanted to draw or make art; that drawing and making art have always been a part of their lives. Those thoughts and feelings were not true in my case. Growing up, I never consciously thought that making art would ever be a significant part of my life. The path of my young... View more

The Watch Journey

by Bonnita Moaby Bremont Supersonic I have had such a journey in my recent art career. I haven’t been doing it that long in respect to some other amazing artists out there. I love to draw just about anything; if it challenges me then I will give it a go. I love to work with all mediums but there is... View more

My Love of Horses

by Ute Koskie 'Whoa', Prismacolor on Art Spectrum Colourfix smooth black, 40x60cm., own reference. This piece took 70 hours to complete and was the most difficult one to date. From an early age I recall of having a paint brush or pencil in hand and leaving my mark on anything I could find, and it did not stop there and, to... View more

Inspiration Comes In All Forms

by Jennifer Carpenter Inspiration seems to ebb and flow, presenting itself on a whim. Encouragement and motivation can be equally illusive. Many of us search for it when we feel creative juices have evaporated into thin air. In this instance, inspiration found me when it was the last thing I was looking for one warm October afternoon, and continues to... View more

June 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the June 2017 issue of COLOR Magazine  Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting subjects. Unity In Diversityby Ranjini Venkatachari11" x 20"Own photo referenceWater soluble pencils and Colored pencils on pastel board I was born in a country characterized by fascinating social, religious and... View more