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Art and Autism – My Coloured Pencil Journey

Art and Autism – My Coloured Pencil Journey

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Aug 16, 2024
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by Caroline IsabeauI am going to tell you about my personal journey of becoming a coloured pencil artist and how drawing has helped me throughout my life with my mental health. When I was a child I was bullied horrendously because I looked different and when I was 15 years old had to have surgery to fix the way I... View more
August 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

August 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

  • Rhonda Dicksion
  • Jul 24, 2024
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The three artists featured in the August 2024 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog.  Water Lilies by J. Lynne Schaffer19.25 x 16 inchesPrismacolor Premier colored pencils on Stonehenge. (Artist’s own photo.) I love the serenity of a pond where water lilies grow. It is always a tranquil setting. The water... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - August 2024

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - August 2024

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jul 26, 2024
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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
Passionate About Pencils

Passionate About Pencils

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jul 16, 2024
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by Pam KromenackerAs a colored pencil artist, I am passionate about my pencils. In my short time using this medium, I have managed to collect quite a few sets of pencils. It is the most awesome addiction! I like to keep my pencils out where I can see them. My favorite way to sort my pencils is by brand and... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 2024

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - July 2024

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jun 27, 2024
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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
Portraiture with Dark-Skinned Models

Portraiture with Dark-Skinned Models

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jun 15, 2024
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by Robin RudolphAs a child, I had been taught to see colours in faces, particularly black skin which is vibrant with colour. This also allows me to see colours in all areas of life. With various teachers, I vastly improved my coloured pencil portraiture, learning to add more colours to a face. And I can put into practice my lifelong... View more
The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - June 2024

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - June 2024

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • May 27, 2024
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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
Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • May 16, 2024
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by Susan MurrayWhen we think of juried exhibitions and competitions, the word “subjective” often comes to mind, implying that opinions outweigh facts. Unlike competitions in sports or quizzes where winners are clear-cut based on speed or knowledge, art competitions rely on individual judgment. So, why expose our art to such subjective evaluation?Molly, 8 x 12 inchesLet me begin by telling... View more