Editor’s Note – July 2021

Editor’s Note – July 2021

Happy Summer! This month I wanted to deal with an issue that many of our colored pencil artists have – inserting backgrounds! We start with P. Craig Ellertson who helps you to add backgrounds to your work with inspiration from his art and history. Our book of...
Editor’s Note – June 2021

Editor’s Note – June 2021

The flowers are in bloom and the sun is shining so let the inspiration flow – our featured artist Marie-Jeanne Fawer can help with just one look at her floral centerfold. Learn more about this fantastic Switzerland-born artist inside.  Starting off this issue is...
Editor’s Note – May 2021

Editor’s Note – May 2021

Feeling blue? We sure are, inspired by our featured artist Thomas Fluharty who has made his mark in the art world with a single indigo blue pencil … the Prismacolor Premier 901! Prismacolor was generous enough to put this pencil inside every print copy so you...
Editor’s Note – April 2021

Editor’s Note – April 2021

Spring is a time of renewal and fresh starts, and also the theme of this month’s issue. We start with Book of the Month, Create Your Life Book by Tamar LaPorte. This book encourages growth with an excerpt that focuses on conquering your blocks and fears. Dary Cabrera...
Editor’s Note – March 2021

Editor’s Note – March 2021

Our first ride-along of the year is in this issue, brought to you by Art-n-Fly. Check out this affordable oil-based colored pencil and be impressed with its bright and buttery pigment. Jump to the first article to learn more and watch a fantastic demo by David Dias,...
Editor’s Note – February 2021

Editor’s Note – February 2021

Welcome to the February issue! We have the wonderfully talented Julie Podstolski as our featured artist. You might remember her as our 1st place winner in the recent Art Competition. You will enjoy viewing just a portion of her work here, but be sure to visit her...