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My Artistic Journey in Greece

My Artistic Journey in Greece

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Oct 22, 2019
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by Maria Villioti I live in Athens, Greece. I have been painting since my childhood and in the early 90's during my art studies I met a wonderful art teacher who initiated me into the colored pencils world. My first colored pencils set was a Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor 72. In the years that followed, I had to abandon them and... View more
November 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

November 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Oct 29, 2019
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The three artists featured in the November 2019 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Below, you'll find out more about the inspiration behind these outstanding works of art.  And Thereby Hangs A Tale by Sharon Kow14 x 20 inches Faber-Castell Polychromos, Derwent Drawing "Chinese White" on 140lb. hot-pressed Arches aquarelle paperArtist’s own photo This reference picture was... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - November 2019

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - November 2019

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Sep 18, 2019
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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
From Squashed Pooh to the Royal Academy

From Squashed Pooh to the Royal Academy

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Oct 01, 2019
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by Robert Strange I am a collector, a veritable magpie amongst artists. However, it’s not just shiny things that grab my attention; rather it is colorful, everyday objects that feed my growing obsession. Things like plastic bottle tops, dice, soft toys, ties, playing cards, toy vehicles, sweet wrappers, the list increases daily. My studio is a museum to ephemera displaying... View more

October 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Sep 27, 2019
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The three artists featured in the October 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.   HomeSpun CowGirl by Cheryl Caro18 x 24 inches Faber Castell Polychromos, Luminance, Derwent ProColour, Derwent LightFast, and Pablo Caran d'Ache colored pencils on smooth Bristol (artist’s own photo.)... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - October 2019

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 28, 2019
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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 I Came To Draw Again

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 28, 2019
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by Kirsten Walsh I had done a few portraits for family, and they always said “ Oh you should do this, you’re so gifted”, not something I have ever really understood or been very comfortable with. I certainly didn’t think I could make a living from—no way. Saltwater Gypsy1100cmx800cm, Grey lead and charcoal pencil on Fabriano Cold pressedI think as an... View more

September 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 30, 2019
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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