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The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2021

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2021

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jan 13, 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
Finding My Style, Is It Really That Important?

Finding My Style, Is It Really That Important?

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Feb 01, 2021
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by Yasmin Melean When I started learning colored pencils around 2014-15, a series of factors -spare time, info about them, handy art supplies—conjugated to create the right environment for me to dive into my art journey. At the time I didn’t know a thing about style, didn’t even worry about it. I had just discovered that it was possible to... View more
February 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

February 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Rhonda Dicksion
  • Jan 30, 2021
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Every piece of art has a story. The three artists whose work is featured in the February 2021 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories and inspiration behind their artwork for our blog below.     Carol with Blue Sweater by Peggy Magovern18 x 20 inchesPrismacolor Premier colored pencils and Prismacolor Stix woodless colored pencils, Caran d'Ache Neocolor 1 wax... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - February 2021

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - February 2021

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jan 03, 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
How My Passion For Color Pencil Became An Obsession

How My Passion For Color Pencil Became An Obsession

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jan 13, 2021
  • 9 Comments
by Kitty Dodd Colored Pencil. A thin round of color encased in a wooden sheath. Simplicity. An object that I never thought would be so addictive, so soul satisfying, and would completely change my art. “Artsy” since birth, I am told, I was fortunate to attend many art classes in Michigan while growing up. We lived 2 blocks from the Detroit... View more
January 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

January 2021 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Rhonda Dicksion
  • Dec 30, 2020
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Below, the three artists featured in the January 2021 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the inspiration behind their artwork for our blog. Learn the story behind each of these lovely pieces of art.   Treasures by Teddi Bandt12 x 16 inchesPrismacolors on suede mat board (Photo by Denise McQuillan.) The warm, rich hues of the pots on the weathered... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - January 2021

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - January 2021

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Nov 17, 2020
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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
I May Only Imply

I May Only Imply

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Nov 28, 2020
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by Thomas SciaccaAs a professional illustrator since 1984, my job was (and is) to be an effective communicator. To create images that catch and hold the attention of readers and viewers, while conveying some clear message related to the article, book, show, or product. The more I’ve done this, the greater my appreciation for communicating clearly and directly, with as... View more