Titanium White Freebie

Titanium White Freebie

May 30, 2017 | Giveaways

A quick solution for creating a high contrast composition. Stage 1. A simple background gradation was made by applying charcoal pencil onto UART 500 sanded paper in its darkest area (moving from the upper left corner toward the bottom right corner) and spreading it...

Editor’s Note – June 2017

May 27, 2017 | Editor's Notes

Let me just say how thrilled I am to feature Alyona Nickelsen this month! For over five years, through her time as our Q&A columnist and writing books, we have been trying to arrange the privilege of sharing her artwork, inventions, and story with you. Finally,...

AquaBlend Giveaway

May 26, 2017 | Giveaways

DEADLINE: 6/30/17 A new winner is chosen each week! NEW GAME THIS WEEK . . . Follow our Facebook page www.facebook.com/coloredpencilmagazine (optional) Like and Share our AquaBlend Giveaway post. Random drawings are done each Friday in June. Check your social media...

Editor’s Note – May 2017

May 1, 2017 | Editor's Notes

You may have noticed that each issue has a unique personality and often a subtle theme. This month’s focus is on commercial art and artists. If you have an interest in that field, this issue is for you! We kick off by interviewing working artist and illustrator Anaïs...
Dover Book Giveaway

Dover Book Giveaway

Apr 27, 2017 | Giveaways

Deadline: 6/05/17 Easy to sign up and win the NEW How to Color Like an Artist by Veronica Winters Book & Dover Publishers Email Address: Sign up once to eligible to win all month long. This giveaway is open worldwide.  By entering this giveaway you are...
Irojiten Tombow Giveaway

Irojiten Tombow Giveaway

Apr 26, 2017 | Giveaways

Deadline: 05/30/17 SUBSCRIBE TO ENTER! If you are a current print or digital subscriber, you are already signed up!Open to subscribers worldwide. Shipping is paid for by COLORED PENCIL Magazine but we are not responsible forlost, damaged, or stolen merchandise, nor...

Editor’s Note – April 2017

Apr 13, 2017 | Editor's Notes

This month captures that glorious feeling of spring in the air! As flowers sprout and days grow long, our attention turns to nature. You are sure to be inspired by Valerie Baines’ beautiful botanicals. Not only is there a four page excerpt included from Valerie’s new...
Botanicals Download & Book Giveaway

Botanicals Download & Book Giveaway

Apr 1, 2017 | Giveaways

Deadline: 04/30/17 In the April issue you will find a fantastic excerpt from Valerie Baine’s new book Botanicals: Secrets of Observational Drawing by Rockport, Quarto Publishing Group. Get the issue, then download the free exercise sheet to follow along to...