Aug 23, 2022 | Editor's Notes
Lots of inspiration for you this month as you return to the drawing board from a hot, busy summer! First, view the incredible winners of our Wild Cat Art Challenge sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama and judged by France Baudiun. Next, improve your portraits with...
Jul 18, 2022 | Editor's Notes
Get ready for something new as we explore abstract art this month. Art isn’t just about visuals but evoking and expressing emotion in imagery. I have been fascinated by the art of Richard Klekociuk since I can remember and am so happy to feature him this month....
Jun 29, 2022 | Editor's Notes
Hello again! We have a kind of beachy theme for you this month starting with the dramatic seascapes by Beth Moffat. The work from our featured artist Maria Deely reminds me of a beach town you’d love to visit in July where you could take a day cruise on a boat or a...
May 30, 2022 | Editor's Notes
Welcome to our summer issue filled with colored pencil critters! France Bauduin is an expert animal artist and gives you seven tips for great fur. She is also the judge for our Wild Cat Art Challenge, so you can put these tips to good use when you submit your art by...
Apr 25, 2022 | Editor's Notes
Blick’s ad this month says it all for the May issue – “Let Creativity Bloom,” beginning with Flowers with Textures by Joel Armstrong, who found a way during lockdown to preserve backyard memories. Continuing our floral theme, Melinda Edstein teaches you how to...
Mar 31, 2022 | Editor's Notes
The theme this month is landscapes – it is one of those subject matters that we don’t see as frequently in colored pencils compared to other mediums. I suspect the reason is colored pencil’s reputation for being a slow medium, but that doesn’t have to be the...
