Ann's Colored Pencil News & Stuff!

Photo Tour: SOAR Colored Pencil Workshops

In groups big and small all over the country, SOAR students are learning colored pencil step by step with internationally known, award-winning and certified colored pencil instructors. Find a workshop near you and learn more about SOAR Colored Pencil Workshops here. Paint Horse on Colored Paper with Vickie Lawrence, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, August 2019.   Young Lad Portrait with Rhonda... View more

September 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the September 2019 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. In their posts below, each artist shares their inspiration for their beautiful art.  Note to Self 2 by Jeff George8 x 6 inchesColored pencil on Strathmore Bristol Vellum 300 Series. (Artist’s own photo.) Second in the "Note to Self" series. Small colored pencil... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - September 2019

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

NASA Engineer Turned Pet Portrait Artist

by Sema Martin Art has always been my passion. Ever since I can remember I have always been coloring and drawing and you could always find me in the corner with the latest coloring book. But as you get older you are told by society and teachers to pursue a ‘real’ career, and that art is just a hobby. Obviously, I... View more

August 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the August 2019 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting animal subjects.   Teshi by Lauren Cahill 11 x 14 inchesColor Pencil, Strathmore 500 SeriesOriginal design/concept, drawn from life, en plain air Kookaburra birds, members of the Kingfisher Family, are so beautiful.... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - August 2019

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

Allusive Expressionism

by Elena Adam I am absolutely sure that everything in life comes to me at the best time, at the best place and in the best way. Colored pencils definitely did! They found me one day and became my favorite media. Since I am a self-taught artist, I am learning something new every day, trying different techniques, paper, tools, and... View more

July 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three beautiful works of art below are featured in the July 2019 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase section. Here in the blog, each of the artists shares the story and inspiration behind their artwork. Enjoy! Embracing All Colours by Silvia D'Almeida16.53 x 11.69 inchesPolychromos, Caran d'Ache Luminance and Pablo pencils, Zest-it, Derwent blender pen, blue and red pan pastels for the background on Pastelmat.... View more