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Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

Bleuie Acosta
May 16, 2024
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by Susan MurrayWhen we think of juried exhibitions and competitions, the word “subjective” often comes to mind, implying that opinions outweigh facts. Unlike competitions in sports or quizzes where winners are clear-cut based on speed or knowledge, art competitions rely on individual judgment. So, why expose our art to such subjective evaluation?Molly, 8 x 12 inchesLet me begin by telling... View more

May 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Apr 25, 2024
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The three artists featured in the May 2024 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Dancing with the Light by Barbara Dahlstedt24 x 36 inchesPrismacolor, Derwent Lightfast, and Luminance colored pencils and Neocolor II wax pastels on drafting film. (Artist's own photo reference.) During a performance of Ballet Folklorico Esperanza, I... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - May 2024

Bleuie Acosta
Apr 26, 2024
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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—join in... View more

My Top Tips for Working in Coloured Pencil

Bleuie Acosta
Apr 16, 2024
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by Michelle FarmerI’ve always been a creative soul. As a child you could find me with a sketch pad, pencil, or paintbrush in my hands, out in the garden sketching tree bark or leaves. For many years, I took watercolour classes with many of my pieces proudly gracing the walls of our family home. In 2022, I took up coloured... View more

April 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Mar 26, 2024
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The three artists featured in the April 2024 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. The Royals by Karen O'Neill-Brown12 x 5.5 inchesPolychromos, Luminance, Pablo colored pencils on Pastelmat. Photo from Adobe Stock. The majesty of these beautiful cats drew me (forgive the pun) to this picture, and I had... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - April 2024

Bleuie Acosta
Mar 25, 2024
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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—join in... View more

How I Became A Wildlife Artist

Bleuie Acosta
Mar 17, 2024
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by Frederique HortonSix years ago I started my coloured pencil journey, one that has now led me to be a finalist in different competitions and being exhibited. But more on that soon!Looking At You, 12 x 18 inchesLet's go back to when it started, when a chance encounter with someone - who is now a very close friend - introduced... View more

March 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Feb 27, 2024
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The three artists featured in the March 2024 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Lunch in Paris by Kimberly Karum13.5 x 10.5 inchesPrismacolor colored pencils on Stonehenge paper. Artist’s own photo. This artwork is a portrait of my mom. My mom was multi-talented. She would stay up after her six... View more

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