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The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

Bleuie Acosta
Feb 16, 2024
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by Sharan MerchantOn December 31, 2023, I will have officially retired from a 40-year career in IT. Over the many years, I’ve been a computer programmer/analyst, web developer & designer, graphic designer, publication and media designer, and even done some tech support. While I’ve enjoyed most of the work, especially the design part, and constantly learning new things, I’ve never... View more

February 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Jan 26, 2024
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The three artists featured in the February 2024 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Of the Old School by Jen Urquhart8 x 8 inchesPolychromos and Luminance colored pencils on Fabriano Artistico 640gsm HP watercolor paper. Artist’s own photo. This still life drawing came about when I saw this gorgeous ceramic... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - February 2024

Bleuie Acosta
Jan 28, 2024
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Corresponding with the art gallery that is featured each month in Ann Kullberg's COLOR Magazine, The Pencil Box blog series will give artists a bit more space to share insight and inspiration about their colored pencil art. Make sure to check out FB group links at the bottom of this post. Call for entry is posted every month in participating Facebook groups—join in... View more

My Sketchy Journey in South Africa

Bleuie Acosta
Jan 16, 2024
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by Lesley Martyn“I’ve joined a Saturday morning Art group for the next 4 weeks!”“What??” said my husband. “Since when are you interested in art?”This conversation was 6 years ago, almost to the day. I was feeling extremely stressed at work — we were running a large complicated Game Reserve in South Africa and I kept feeling that I needed a... View more

January 2024 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Dec 26, 2023
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The three artists featured in the January 2024 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Green Frog by Laura Steels Hitchcock14 x 16 inchesFaber-Castell Polychromos, Caran d’Ache Pablos and Luminance, Derwent Lightfast and Holbein colored pencils on Stonehenge. Photo by John Hitchcock. Used with permission. I live on a 100-acre farm... View more

The Pencil Box - Featured Artists - January 2024

Bleuie Acosta
Dec 27, 2023
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Corresponding with the art gallery that is featured each month in Ann Kullberg's COLOR Magazine, The Pencil Box blog series will give artists a bit more space to share insight and inspiration about their colored pencil art. Make sure to check out FB group links at the bottom of this post. Call for entry is posted every month in participating Facebook groups—join in... View more

Seeing With New Eyes

Bleuie Acosta
Dec 17, 2023
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by Ann HolderMaybe one of our most important tools that we use in our studios are our eyes. Have you ever thought about how wonderfully they’re made? We see light, darkness, and the vibrant colors around us. We see lines, shapes, forms, intricate details and perceived depths. Our eyes are drawn to motion as we take in the activity around... View more

December 2023 Showcase - Colored Pencil Artwork

Rhonda Dicksion
Nov 27, 2023
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The three artists featured in the December 2023 issue of COLOR Magazine Showcase share the stories behind their beautiful artwork here in our blog. Soft but Clear, Lush and Lovely by Linda Lucas Hardy12 x 15 inchesPrismacolor, Holbein, and Caran d'Ache Luminance pencils on .005" 2-sided DuraLar drafting film by Grafix. Artist’s photo. I started out as usual, photo cropped... View more

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