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Part-Time Hours, Full-Time Creativity

Ann Kullberg
Jul 07, 2021
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by Victoria ShewbrooksFor eight years I managed people, reports and deadlines. I work in a home care office by day, and in my sketchbook by night. Left brain by day/Right brain by night; or is it that black and white? There is so much analytical thinking, numbers and reasoning that goes on in my brain by day and then I... View more

September 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Aug 31, 2021
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The three artists below, featured in the September 2021 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase, share their beautiful artwork and the inspiration behind it here in our blog. Light at the End of the Day by Eileen Nistler15 x 20 inchesColored pencil and crayon, on 6-ply museum board. (Artist's own photo) “Do what is meaningful, not expedient.” Jordan Peterson Most... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - September 2021

Ann Kullberg
Jul 20, 2021
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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

Colored Pencils, Cancer, and Faith

Ann Kullberg
Jul 04, 2021
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by Mark Neuherz It was in 2008 that my story with colored pencils began. After 21 years of doing precision cutting and measuring of materials, I lost my job due to the recession. I had developed an eye-to-hand skill that uniquely adapted well to using colored pencils. Reflecting back, my faith, my health, and my art all contribute to who... View more

August 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Jul 30, 2021
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Below, the three artists featured in the August 2021 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share their amazing artwork and the inspiration behind it for our blog. Smile of the Golden Age by Hleing Aye15 x 12 inchesDerwent Lightfast, Faber-Castell Polychromos and Prismacolor on Clairefontaine Pastelmat (Photo used with permission) “Smile of the Golden Age” is the portrait of... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - August 2021

Ann Kullberg
Jun 24, 2021
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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

An Unbeatable Combination!

Ann Kullberg
Jun 21, 2021
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by Virginia Carroll Since I began drawing with colored pencils, I have searched for techniques and materials that would not only improve my skills and enhance my drawings, but would be a faster way to give me the end result I desired. Finally, I think I have found the perfect trio of tools and materials that work together to accomplish all... View more

July 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Jun 29, 2021
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Below, the three artists featured in the July 2021 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the inspiration behind their artwork for our blog. Below, each artist shares the story behind their beautiful arfwork. Elegant Peppers by Lorri Dixon15 x 15 inchesPrismacolors, Polychromos, and Stabilo-All Black on white Legion Stonehenge paper (Artist's own photo.) I started this piece looking for... View more

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