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Silver Linings

Silver Linings

by Bonnie Sheckter A few weeks after turning 68, I woke up one morning to find that when I tried to read, my vision was blurry. Rarely having to wear glasses, I was aghast. I sighed and chalked it up to aging and made a mental note to see my optometrist. I started to wear my glasses full time, even though... View more
April 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

April 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the April 2020 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these beautiful works of art.  Pip, Grands Crus & Littlemissdynamite by Shannagh-leigh Hartshorn16 x 23 inchesCaran D'Ache Museum Aquarelle pencils on Daler Rowney Aquafine hot pressed paperPhoto by Julie Reynalds This... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - April 2020

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - April 2020

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
What's Next?

What's Next?

by Kathleen Smith What is the next step I can take to get exposure for my artwork, you might ask? You have put in the hours of practicing your colored pencil skills, read instructional books, completed tutorials, taken workshops, and you feel proud of the artwork that you’re producing. I would like to give you a few suggestions that I am... View more
March 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

March 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

The three artists featured in the March 2020 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their artwork here in our blog. Discover the inspiration for each of these beautiful pieces of art.   Dazzling Chandelier by Nancy Honaker10 x 8.25 inchesCaran D'Ache Pablos, Prismacolor and Faber Castell Colored pencils on Bristol Smooth paper. Jewels were cut out and mounted on photo squares... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2020

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2020

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
Sometimes We Have To Make Lemonade...

Sometimes We Have To Make Lemonade...

by Vickie Lawrence Sometimes life isn't fair. I was born with a lazy eye and weak vision in my right eye. By the time I was 18 months old I had had corrective surgery that straightened it so that it no longer looked at my nose. This was cosmetic and in no way helped the vision issues my right eye... View more
February 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

February 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

February 2020 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork The three artists featured in the February 2020 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these beautiful wild animal subjects. A Sudden Encounter by Gemma Gylling26 x 18 inchesColored pencil on Pastelmat(Artist’s own photo) To me, one of the best... View more