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April 2018 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the April 2018 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects. Vision Of Wisdom by Rhishabh Kumar9.4 x 12.6 inches Prismacolor and Faber-Castell Polychromos on Canson Mi-Teintes earth toned paperCopyright free, Creative Commons, or Public Domain (https://pixabay.com/) This artwork is one... View more

March 2018 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the March 2018 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects. Having a Nap by Silke Kirch8" x 11"Image used with permissionPan Pastels, Polychromos, Luminance, Pablos and Pitt pastel pencils on Pastelmat I drew this piece for my husband's cousin, aunt... View more

February 2018 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the February 2018 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects. The Nest by Elena Kolotusha18" x 14" Original design/concept, drawn from life, or en plein airPrismacolor and pastel on Mi-Teintes Tex. Slightly surreal and playful still life depicting pile of... View more

January 2018 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the January 2018 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects. Before the Tear Drops by Cecelia Wong15" x 22"Own photo referenceFaber-Castell Polychromos on Arches hot pressed 300gsm Aquarelle paper A basket full of onions and garlic sits on one corner... View more

November 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the November 2017 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects. Zebra Mare and Foalby Susie Hood11" x 8"Own reference photoPrismacolor on Canson Mi-Teintes I had a memorable experience touring The Wilds, a natural, open-range habitat in Ohio, which is home... View more

October 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the October 2017 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects. Juliaby Ingrid Volland20" x 20"Image used with permission from dog ownerCastell Polychromos on Fabriano Artistico HP 300 grs Julia was a commission I did in 2015. This dog had... View more

September 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the September 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. Sadieby Natell Ann Webb14" x 9.5"Own photo referenceDerwent Artist, Polychromos, Prismacolor & Signo Gel Pen on 110gsm Cartridge This piece has a has very special place in my heart.... View more

August 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the August 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. Object of My Reflectionby David Neace19.5" x 20.25"Own photo referencePrismacolor and Verithin pencils on Arches watercolor paper 140lb. This is a 1934 Ford Roadster Deluxe that I photographed at a... View more