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Inspiration Comes In All Forms

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jul 05, 2017
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by Jennifer Carpenter Inspiration seems to ebb and flow, presenting itself on a whim. Encouragement and motivation can be equally illusive. Many of us search for it when we feel creative juices have evaporated into thin air. In this instance, inspiration found me when it was the last thing I was looking for one warm October afternoon, and continues to... View more

My Sassy Friends and Me

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jul 05, 2017
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by Linda H. Clark I frequently describe my artistic style as illustrative and whimsical. It has hints of realism in a colorful, creative and stylized manner. People tell me my art puts a smile on their face, and I love hearing that. I am a color pencil portrait artist and have recently also been creating some fun still life pieces.... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 2017

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jul 02, 2017
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July 2017 Featured Artists. 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 links at the bottom of this post for our Facebook group partners - join in the fun... View more

Every One is a Triumph - 2017 COLOR Magazine Member Show

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jun 29, 2017
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The following is a sampling from my article in the July 2017 issue of COLOR Magazine, featuring artwork from the 18th Annual Member show. Each year, the show includes amazing colored pencil masterpieces from subscribers all over the world. Such a variety of experiences and styles! And each year, a bit like a mommy, I don’t have favorite images from the... View more

Colored Pencil On Copper. Who Knew!?

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jun 21, 2017
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by Jan Fagan Colored pencil is fabulously versatile on paper. But, I also love to see my favorite medium used in unexpected ways and on surprising surfaces. Of course, we’ve all seen it used on wood, fabric, photo paper or clay. Once I even saw some incredible CP work done on Fall leaves! Every time I see something new I... View more

From Chaos to Calm...

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Jun 14, 2017
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I started my website in 1999. At the time, I worked alone at an old desk I’d stuck into a corner of my dining room. In the other corner was my drawing table. We ate at a table in the kitchen and never used the table in the dining room anyway, so why not? I have a small, older home... View more

June 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Ann Kullberg
  • May 30, 2017
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The three artists featured in the June 2017 issue of COLOR Magazine  Showcase submitted stories about their artwork for our blog. Read below about their inspiration for each of these interesting subjects. Unity In Diversityby Ranjini Venkatachari11" x 20"Own photo referenceWater soluble pencils and Colored pencils on pastel board I was born in a country characterized by fascinating social, religious and... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - June 2017

  • Ann Kullberg
  • May 30, 2017
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June 2017 Featured Artists. 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 links at the bottom of this post for our Facebook group partners - join in the fun... View more