Editor’s Note – January 2022

I am so excited to start our 12th year of publication. Each January is a time for reflection and gratitude for all the collaborations we have done with so many artists and companies, we truly wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them and you, our awesome readers –...
Editor’s Note – December 2021

Editor’s Note – December 2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! The final issue of 2021 is here and it’s a good one. We are featuring Tom Strutton and his amazing colored pencil work. We start the issue with the winners of the 2021 Art Competition selected by Barbara Dahlstedt. Visit...

Editor’s Note – November 2021

I am always amazed that we never run out of topics and incredible artists to feature, and this month is no exception with the incredible art of Julie Freeman. She works in a variety of topics and I know that one of these pieces will find a place to resonate with you...
Editor’s Note – October 2021

Editor’s Note – October 2021

October is always a magical month and a chance to bring out some special artists and their work. We start with the magical equines of Satu Manninen. She makes you realize how beautiful a green horse or a butterfly-winged colt can be. Learn some of her favorite ways to...
Editor’s Note – September 2021

Editor’s Note – September 2021

September is always the start of getting serious about your art after a long hot summer, and we have an issue to inspire and educate you. Our featured artist A. James Gustafson’s work is all about education as he creates illustrations to help you understand and study...
Editor’s Note – August 2021

Editor’s Note – August 2021

We are happy to bring you more artful summer reading in this issue of COLORED PENCIL Magazine, thanks to our amazing contributors! This month we are featuring canine artist Christina Shalaby. We hope that her dog portraits will inspire you to enter our Pet Portrait...