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Colour Pencils Healing Powers

Colour Pencils Healing Powers

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Sep 16, 2024
  • 2 Comments
by Ewa AdamsI would like to share with you my story about how art and colored pencils help me on a daily basis to heal from complex PTSD. I am a victim and survivor of domestic violence that I grew up with as a child for 17 years. There was a time in my life when I saw nothing good... View more
Art and Autism – My Coloured Pencil Journey

Art and Autism – My Coloured Pencil Journey

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Aug 16, 2024
  • 6 Comments
by Caroline IsabeauI am going to tell you about my personal journey of becoming a coloured pencil artist and how drawing has helped me throughout my life with my mental health. When I was a child I was bullied horrendously because I looked different and when I was 15 years old had to have surgery to fix the way I... View more
Passionate About Pencils

Passionate About Pencils

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jul 16, 2024
  • 1 Comments
by Pam KromenackerAs a colored pencil artist, I am passionate about my pencils. In my short time using this medium, I have managed to collect quite a few sets of pencils. It is the most awesome addiction! I like to keep my pencils out where I can see them. My favorite way to sort my pencils is by brand and... View more
Portraiture with Dark-Skinned Models

Portraiture with Dark-Skinned Models

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jun 15, 2024
  • 0 Comments
by Robin RudolphAs a child, I had been taught to see colours in faces, particularly black skin which is vibrant with colour. This also allows me to see colours in all areas of life. With various teachers, I vastly improved my coloured pencil portraiture, learning to add more colours to a face. And I can put into practice my lifelong... View more
Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • May 16, 2024
  • 1 Comments
by Susan MurrayWhen we think of juried exhibitions and competitions, the word “subjective” often comes to mind, implying that opinions outweigh facts. Unlike competitions in sports or quizzes where winners are clear-cut based on speed or knowledge, art competitions rely on individual judgment. So, why expose our art to such subjective evaluation?Molly, 8 x 12 inchesLet me begin by telling... View more
My Top Tips for Working in Coloured Pencil

My Top Tips for Working in Coloured Pencil

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Apr 16, 2024
  • 4 Comments
by Michelle FarmerI’ve always been a creative soul. As a child you could find me with a sketch pad, pencil, or paintbrush in my hands, out in the garden sketching tree bark or leaves. For many years, I took watercolour classes with many of my pieces proudly gracing the walls of our family home. In 2022, I took up coloured... View more
How I Became A Wildlife Artist

How I Became A Wildlife Artist

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Mar 17, 2024
  • 5 Comments
by Frederique HortonSix years ago I started my coloured pencil journey, one that has now led me to be a finalist in different competitions and being exhibited. But more on that soon!Looking At You, 12 x 18 inchesLet's go back to when it started, when a chance encounter with someone - who is now a very close friend - introduced... View more
The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Feb 16, 2024
  • 1 Comments
by Sharan MerchantOn December 31, 2023, I will have officially retired from a 40-year career in IT. Over the many years, I’ve been a computer programmer/analyst, web developer & designer, graphic designer, publication and media designer, and even done some tech support. While I’ve enjoyed most of the work, especially the design part, and constantly learning new things, I’ve never... View more