A Match Made in Colored Pencil Heaven ™ 😇 Dec 06, 2022

My Award-Winning Portrait with Derwent Lightfast

Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencil and Paper Review-(Not Sponsored! Just sharing the love!

After hearing the rave reviews for almost a year, I finally broke down and tried Derwent Lightfast pencils. I thought the last thing I needed was one...

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What is Lightfast and What is Lightfast Testing for Colored Pencils? Nov 19, 2022

Hello Fellow Artists!

In one of my Live Zoom Draw-Along's, the subject of lightfastness came up.

Hopefully, my blog will clear up any questions!

First, can I just tell you about my experience with fading artwork! Uggg!

About seven years ago, when I started painting and drawing...

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Enrollment is OPEN! ✍️ Colored Pencil Membership Lessons & Tutorials Nov 07, 2022

Hello Fellow Artist!

Can you believe it? You have heard me talk about my Monthly Membership for so long now, can you believe it's OPEN for Enrollment?! 

Thank you for waiting my friend. You won't be disappointed!

As a thank you, you're getting the Founders Price for the...

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🍂 Fall Leaf Tutorial 🍁 Oct 20, 2022

Honorable Mention and a Fall Leaf Study-Take The Challenge!

 

Hello Fellow Artist! 

Oh my gosh, what a crazy month!

The Blueprint Colored Pencil Course has been keeping me so busy, and our Chicago Chapter of the CPSA had the Annual Art Show and Awards Ceremony ...

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