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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

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 2021

Ann Kullberg
May 15, 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

Creating Key Poses For An Animated Kingfisher Dive In Colored Pencils

Ann Kullberg
May 14, 2021
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by Vivek PrabhuIn the month of June 2020, when I was completing my nine-minute animated short film, I got hooked on the idea of doing a series of paintings with kingfisher diving for its catch in colored pencils. Most important things to follow in doing a small animation clip are:1. Observation phase: Physical actions are something we need to analyze... View more

June 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
May 26, 2021
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Below, the three artists featured in the June 2021 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the inspiration behind their artwork for our blog. Here each artist shares the story behind their extraordinary creation. Street Closure by Richard Huck18 x 15 inchesColored pencil on Arches 260 lb Hotpress (En plein air) I have been living in northeast Pennsylvania for a... View more

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