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Ann's Colored Pencil News & Stuff!

Back in High School at 43

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Sep 27, 2017
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One of my fondest memories of high school was staring out the classroom window and drawing the things I saw outside. Our room was on the third floor and we had a good view of the distant mountain as well as the urban scenery nearby. Of course, I occasionally got reprimanded whenever I’m caught drawing during class hours. What can... View more

Colored Pencil Art Winning Recognition in New England

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Sep 15, 2017
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by Deborah Friedman Two awards in eight days? It’s always wonderful to exhibit one’s artwork and get public exposure and feedback, and this past June my proverbial cup runneth over. I’m an elected member of the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, but that doesn’t guarantee acceptance into their shows. After not getting in last year, I almost didn’t enter this... View more

Artists Helping Artists

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 16, 2017
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Sunil Joshi recently shared with me a new sketch he completed with Caran D'ache graphite pencils. Before he began, he enlisted the help of world renowned graphite artist Tanja Gant for advice on the grades of pencils needed and what type of sharpener would be best. Tanja, originally from Bosnia, was able to help Sunil, who lives in Bangalor, India... View more

September 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 31, 2017
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The three artists featured in the September 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. Sadieby Natell Ann Webb14" x 9.5"Own photo referenceDerwent Artist, Polychromos, Prismacolor & Signo Gel Pen on 110gsm Cartridge This piece has a has very special place in my heart.... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - September 2017

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 31, 2017
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September 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 and... View more

What's it like to be a published colored pencil artist?

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 25, 2017
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In preparation for the highly anticipated next volume of CP Treasures, we asked previously featured artists a few questions about how it feels to be part of the book and how it's impacted them.  It makes me so happy to hear about all the wonderful things fellow artists experience as part of this special annual book that truly is a... View more

A Tremendous Colored Pencil Feat

  • Ashley Chase
  • Aug 16, 2017
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When Ann showed me the absolutely mind blowing project that Tracey Chaykin was working on - I just knew it we had to have a blog feature about it! Of course, we always hope when someone purchases a colored pencil book from annkullberg.com, that they do actually attempt drawing all of the step by step projects included. But Tracey has... View more

View Through a Rain Streaked Window

  • Ann Kullberg
  • Aug 10, 2017
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by Will Kirkland As a self-taught artist I have experimented with different media, but find that colored pencils are the medium that best fits my natural style. Colored pencils allow me to achieve the detail that is characteristic of my art. My penchant for realism and detail may originate from my formal education and academic career in science. This natural tendency... View more