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Of Animals, Art and Awe

Bleuie Acosta
Mar 16, 2025
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by Diane Simmons Art was a significant part of my childhood. From drawing things for my friends to creating gifts for family members, it was clear this was my passion, and I was determined to pursue it. So, as I grew, and my art skills continued to improve, majoring in Art in college was a logical step for me. I... View more

March 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Priscilla Cassara
Feb 26, 2025
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The three artists featured in the March 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Lounging by Hayley Snow11 x 14 inchesFaber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils on Strathmore Drawing Paper. (Photo by Shelley Emm. Used with permission.) Shelley Emm contacted me wanting a drawing of her two beautiful boys, Harley and Gus.... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - March 2025

Bleuie Acosta
Feb 26, 2025
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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

Drawing in Public Spaces

Bleuie Acosta
Feb 16, 2025
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by Joseph Boquiren As soon as the world began to re-open post-Covid I began to make art in public spaces, perhaps as a reaction to being locked down for such a long time. I have been making art for much of my life but I hold down a day job in a technical field to pay the bills. My job... View more

February 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Priscilla Cassara
Jan 27, 2025
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The three artists featured in the February 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Old Barn by Landon Naffin18 x 24 inchesPolychromos, Luminance, Pablo, Derwent Lightfast, Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor colored pencils on Pastelmat. (Photo by John Kirby, Landscape Reference Photo for Artists, used with permission.) The dance of color and... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - February 2025

Bleuie Acosta
Jan 26, 2025
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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... View more

Keep Your Face To The Sunshine

Bleuie Acosta
Jan 16, 2025
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by Linda Metzger This past year was extremely difficult for me and my family. The challenges were overwhelming at times; what I came to recognize was that I was not alone. Most of us have experienced grief and loss. What role does art play during this phase of our lives?I began learning about colored pencils in 2022 after a couple... View more

January 2025 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Priscilla Cassara
Dec 27, 2024
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The three artists featured in the January 2025 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Fancy a Dip? by Beverly Drake15.75 x 11.8 inchesPolychromos, Pablo, Luminance, and Derwent Lightfast colored pencils on Pastelmat. (Photo by Leanne Moss, used with permission.) I was looking for a subject to draw for my little... View more

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