Ann's Colored Pencil News & Stuff!

When Art and History Collide, Something Special Happens

The following is a story submitted by artist Pam Gassman and published with permission. Enjoy reading! The Sea Captain's Wife I took my first art lesson at the age of 11. My family moved to Montreal, Canada from Minnesota. At that time, there was a problem with gangs. A neighbor told my mother that if you get your children involved... View more

April 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

This month, three artists who were featured in the April 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. Young Handby Ann Marchel Kelley15" x 15"Own photo referencePrismacolor Pencil on watercolor paper. Branding time is a day of neighbors helping neighbors and of family traditions. Like... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - April 2017

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 your artwork could... View more

March 2017 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

This month, three artists who were featured in the March 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. I AM, Soup For The Soulby Buena Johnson22" x 27"Own photo reference In my inspired artwork, I like to present the viewer with positive messages to... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2017

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2017

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 your artwork could... View more

“Drawn to the Wild”– A Solo Exhibition of Drawings

by Kate Jenvey In my hometown of Benalla,  north-east of the state of Victoria, Australia, I am fortunate to have a wonderful regional art gallery that is located on the banks of a picturesque lake. It is home to a wonderful, permanent collection of fine art. The Benalla Art Gallery (pictured above) comes under the directive of the local council... View more

February Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

I'm always so thrilled by the talent we come across in the colored pencil community. Two artists featured in the February 2017 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase were kind enough to share a little bit more about the pieces we published this month. Enjoy reading! - Ann Gone Fishin'by Vickie Lawrence12" x 18"Own photo reference Still life is a relatively new... View more

A Learning (and Teaching) Pleasure - Super Workshops

For twenty years, I’ve taught my 2-day Portraits in Colored Pencil Workshop and I get excited and anxious before every single one. I love teaching. Love, love, love everything about it! But a few years back, I got a yearning to go a little deeper. I came up with the idea of a 5-day super intense workshop with a small number... View more