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The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - November 2022

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - November 2022

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 -... View more
My Colored Pencil Journey...So Far

My Colored Pencil Journey...So Far

by Paulette MorrisseyColored pencil as an art form that came to me completely by accident. The year was 2006, and I was spending most of my summer weekends with my husband Frank, going to radio-controlled airplane competitions all over the Midwest. Frank was an avid competitor and I was his sidekick for the events, meaning he flew his planes a... View more
October 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

October 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the October 2022 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase – Susan Grimm, Veronica Winters, and Patrycja Pacholska – share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog.  Time to Reflect by Susan Grimm16 x 20 inches Polychromos and Prismacolor colored pencil on .005 double-sided matte Grafix drafting film (Artist's own photo.) While taking a... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - October 2022

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - October 2022

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 -... View more
My Journey Toward Drafting Film

My Journey Toward Drafting Film

by Susan GrimmAs a professional in the dental field since 1985, it was always my job to fix and make beautiful smiles with my hands. The problem was I rarely got to see the results of my hard work and artistic abilities if my patient went on to college, got married or just plain moved on in life. So, early... View more
September 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

September 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the September 2022 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase, Joyce C Mayer, Richard Brown, and Erwin Phillip Lewandowski share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog.  Unseen Observer by Joyce C Mayer18 x 18 inchesColored pencils on Bristol vellum (Photo from Daniel Mayer (owner), @Callie_bear(photographer). Used with permission) This was my son in... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - September 2022

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - September 2022

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 -... View more
Proud to Have Found My Art Direction

Proud to Have Found My Art Direction

by Nancy HonakerGrowing up in the Midwest as the youngest of six kids, I found a lot of free time while my siblings were in school in which I had to entertain myself. Being a shy child, I found solace in solo activities such as jigsaw puzzles, piano and art. I loved coloring books and always colored within the lines.... View more