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Summer 2026 – Editor’s Note

May 29, 2026

We have a packed issue for you this summer, filled with inspiration to satisfy all your colored pencil cravings. Get back to nature with incredible featured artists, starting with Sabine Lackner, who has dedicated over 20 years to animal portraiture, and Nadiia...

Spring 2026 – Editor’s Note

Feb 20, 2026

In nature, Spring is synonymous with renewal, and it can be a powerful inspiration for artists to do the same. Let this season be an opportunity to explore new ideas, experiment with different mediums, and grow creatively. As we worked on this issue, we focused on...

Winter 2025 – Editor’s Note

Nov 29, 2025

With this issue, we proudly mark the completion of 15 years of COLORED PENCIL Magazine! It’s hard to believe how far we’ve come, but here we are. This medium never seems to run out of inspiration, and I feel there’s still so much more to explore. I first fell in love...

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