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Explore The World Within

Explore The World Within

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jun 20, 2023
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by Lisa HammersteinMy story is nothing stellar but rather pretty mundane. I think it’s possibly a story to which many other colored pencil artists could easily relate. I began with no formal artistic education and as a method to combat the issues related to the sedentary nature associated with a chronic disability that affects my vision and mobility. That, coupled... View more
June 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

June 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Rhonda Dicksion
  • May 27, 2023
  • 1 Comments
Bei den blauen Bergen by Ronald Firla11 x 15.75 inchesFaber-Castell Polychromos on Hahnemühle Nostalgie.(Artist's own photo) In summer, cows roam the Alps freely. They always have the right of way. Hikers are supposed to leave them be, but watching is allowed so long as you keep your distance. My picture shows such an encounter. In November 2022 I looked through... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - June 2023

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - June 2023

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • May 27, 2023
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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 -... View more
My Journey With Art and Pain

My Journey With Art and Pain

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • May 27, 2023
  • 10 Comments
by Jennifer LaneMy name is Jennifer Lane and I am an artist. I still smile every time I say that. I would like to tell you a little bit about my journey with pain and art. As a very active, driven, mother of three, wife, Christian and office manager of a very busy attorney’s office (my dream job), I didn’t... View more
May 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

May 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Rhonda Dicksion
  • Apr 26, 2023
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The three artists featured in the May 2023 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase – Alan Woollett, James W. Thomas, and Cecile Baird – share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog.  Spinning Jenny by Alan Woollett12 x 14 inches Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils on Fabriano Artistico smooth extra white 300gsm (Artist's own photo) In England, the wren is... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - May 2023

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - May 2023

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Apr 21, 2023
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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 -... View more
Pencils, Pencils Everywhere

Pencils, Pencils Everywhere

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Apr 20, 2023
  • 9 Comments
by Cheryl MetzgerHave you ever been upset because you can’t find a certain color in your colored pencils even though you are absolutely sure that you have that pencil? Have you ever searched for a Tombow eraser or a Slice tool even though you just used it yesterday? Have you ever ordered a new electric eraser even though you know... View more
April 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

April 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Rhonda Dicksion
  • Mar 29, 2023
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The three artists featured in the April 2023 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase – Denise Howard, Susan Donze, and Chere Jackson,  – share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog.  The Past From the Future Denise Howard16 x 12 inches Neocolor II and Luminance colored pencils on Fabriano Artistico (Artist's own photo) While emptying almost 70 years... View more