Ann's Colored Pencil News & Stuff!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Mike Menius Several years ago, I received a hand written letter from a man who was incarcerated. He had somehow learned that I was serving as chapter president of the Colored Pencil Society of America (San Francisco chapter, which is now the San Jose chapter, DC 210). “Bill” (not his real name) was incarcerated in a California correctional facility.... View more