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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
August 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

August 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the August 2022 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase, Peter Williams, David Harder, and Ronna Williams share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog.  Eagle Huntress by Peter Williams10.5 x 15.5 inchesFaber-Castell and Caran d'Ache Luminance colored pencils on Bristol board (Photo from Unsplash.com) I'm predominantly known as a wildlife artist, but I do... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - August 2022

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - August 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
Colored Pencil—Getting That Feeling of Flow

Colored Pencil—Getting That Feeling of Flow

by Kylie CarneyI have loved art in its various forms since I was in primary school. One of my favourite possessions as a child was my Derwent Studio pencils—I still have a distinct memory of the cedar! Art has been something that I have dipped in and out of over the years, at times with long periods of not making... View more
July 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

July 2022 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists below, Ria Axell, Nancy Jacey, and Jeff George, are featured in the July 2022 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase. Here in our blog they share the stories behind their beautiful artwork.  You Have The Key by Ria Axeli14 x 11 inchesColored pencil on Clairefontaine paper (Artist's own photo) I have always been fascinated by padlocks and I don't... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 2022

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 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