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First Steps Under The Tent: My First Art Show

Bleuie Acosta
Apr 16, 2025
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by Sandra Veillette In 2021, I reconnected with my colored pencils, and almost immediately, my childhood dream of one day hosting an exhibition resurfaced. Since I wasn’t involved in the art world at all, the path to making that dream come true felt pretty mysterious. First morning at the art show. While browsing the internet, I discovered there are quite... View more

April 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Priscilla Cassara
Mar 25, 2025
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The three artists featured in the April 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Cover Me in Sunshine by Antoniette Preston11.7 x 16.5 inchesPolychromos and Prismacolor colored pencils on Fabriano Artistico Hot Press watercolor paper. (Photo from Unsplash, used with permission.) “Cover Me in Sunshine” is a portrait created with... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - April 2025

Bleuie Acosta
Mar 25, 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

Of Animals, Art and Awe

Bleuie Acosta
Mar 16, 2025
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by Diane Simmons Art was a significant part of my childhood. From drawing things for my friends to creating gifts for family members, it was clear this was my passion, and I was determined to pursue it. So, as I grew, and my art skills continued to improve, majoring in Art in college was a logical step for me. I... View more

March 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Priscilla Cassara
Feb 26, 2025
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The three artists featured in the March 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Lounging by Hayley Snow11 x 14 inchesFaber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils on Strathmore Drawing Paper. (Photo by Shelley Emm. Used with permission.) Shelley Emm contacted me wanting a drawing of her two beautiful boys, Harley and Gus.... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2025

Bleuie Acosta
Feb 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

Drawing in Public Spaces

Bleuie Acosta
Feb 16, 2025
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by Joseph Boquiren As soon as the world began to re-open post-Covid I began to make art in public spaces, perhaps as a reaction to being locked down for such a long time. I have been making art for much of my life but I hold down a day job in a technical field to pay the bills. My job... View more

February 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Priscilla Cassara
Jan 27, 2025
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The three artists featured in the February 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Old Barn by Landon Naffin18 x 24 inchesPolychromos, Luminance, Pablo, Derwent Lightfast, Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor colored pencils on Pastelmat. (Photo by John Kirby, Landscape Reference Photo for Artists, used with permission.) The dance of color and... View more

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