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, the time is right!
Alyona has changed the colored pencil world in profound ways. Her first book Colored Pencil Painting Bible is the most popular book on colored pencils ever written. This month her second book Colored Pencil Painting Portraits is released, and on 6/30 five lucky subscribers will win a copy through our random drawing!
On behalf of colored pencil artists everywhere, Alyona continues to develop tools that make our medium faster, easier, and better. You’ll notice her new line of Brush and Pencil products is used in some of the articles this month, so pick up the Colored Pencil Painting Kit available from her website or your local art store and experience results like never before.
Better yet, our print readers don’t have to wait to try one of Brush and Pencil’s prized products – look for the free Titanium White sample included with the print issue (while supplies last).
Also this month, Sarah
Last, check out this month’s art challenge photo “Boa Baby” from Alyona’s new Colored Pencil Painting Portraits book. You won’t want to miss the chance to draw this fun portrait and win great prizes!
Sally Robertson
Editor-in-Chief
Thank you to this month’s sponsors:
Blick Art Materials | Brush and Pencil | Craftsy | Jerry’s Artarama
Legion Paper | Lucid-ART | Random House LLC & Watson-Guptill