COLOR Magazine 2026: Line Drawings & Step-by-Step Images
Ready to follow along with a Step by Step colored pencil project from COLOR Magazine? Download the companion PDFs from the 2026 issues below. Each printable PDF includes a large line drawing and full-size step-by-step images so you can see each stage more clearly as you draw.
Choose a project and click its download button or artwork image to open the PDF. For the complete written lesson, see the corresponding issue of COLOR Magazine linked with each project. Looking for a project from previous years? Scroll to the bottom of this page.
January 2026
Shadows and Light on a Porcelain Teacup
by Victoria Peterson
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the January 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Companion PDF: large line drawing and full-size step-by-step images.
Download January Images PDFFebruary 2026
Learn How to Draw Snow on White Paper
by Clare Hobson
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the February 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download February Images PDFMarch 2026
Draw a Pink Hat on Pastelmat
by Rochelle Colgan
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the March 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download March Images PDFApril 2026
Create an Underpainting with Derwent Inktense Blocks
by Brenda Morgado
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the April 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download April Images PDFMay 2026
Drawing a Realistic Cow Portrait
by Helen Turkdogan
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the May 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download May Images PDFJune 2026
Drawing a Blue Eye
by Virginia Carroll
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the June 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download June Images PDFJuly 2026
Draw a Sunflower on Drafting Film
by Janet Mayes
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the July 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download July Images PDFAugust 2026
Draw a Leopard's Head
by Silvia Frei
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the August 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download August Images PDFSeptember 2026
Capturing Sunset Light on Antler & Fur
by Sandra Veillette
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the September 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download September Images PDFOctober 2026
Drawing Apples on the Branch
by Kim Shaw
Get the complete written step-by-step lesson in the October 2026 issue of COLOR Magazine.
Download October Images PDF