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Ann's Colored Pencil News & Stuff!

NASA Engineer Turned Pet Portrait Artist

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jul 23, 2019
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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

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jul 31, 2019
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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

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jul 16, 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

Allusive Expressionism

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jun 18, 2019
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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

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jun 29, 2019
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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

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 2019

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jun 13, 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 Art, Nature and Colored Pencil Can Heal!

  • Ann Kullberg
  • May 26, 2019
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by Galal Ramadan I suffered all my life from Bipolar disorder which is a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression. Despite the mood extremes, people with bipolar disorder often don't recognize how much their emotional instability disrupts their lives and the lives of their loved ones and don't get the treatment they need. I was misdiagnosed... View more

June 2019 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Ann Kullberg
  • May 31, 2019
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The three artists featured in the June 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.   Yumi by Harriet Bevan11 x8 inches Faber Castell Albrecht Durer, Derwent Drawing pencils, Caran D'ache Luminance on Clairefontaine PastelMat(Client’s photo, used with permission) It's always an honor to be asked... View more