annkullberg.com - FAQ

what colored pencils do you use?	sanford prismacolor colored pencils
what pencils are you using to replace the discontinued Deco colors?	Deco Pink = Deco Yellow = Deco Blue = Deco Aqua =	Derwent Coloursoft Pencil - Rose #18 Derwent Watercolor Pencil - Primrose Yellow #4 Derwent Watercolor Pencil - Turquoise Blue #39 Derwent Watercolor Pencil - Turquoise Green #40
where can I get them online?	we sell prismacolor pencils at the best prices online. click here to check out our deals!
do you ever use verithins?	no - they're just a little too hard for me. I prefer the soft, waxy quality of the prismacolors to the hardness of verithins.
do you ever use other brands of colored pencil?	I find I can pretty much do what I want with prismacolors, but I sure wouldn't discourage you from trying other brands.
what paper do you use?	I use Rising Stonehenge Paper . it's cheap, clean, durable, and has just the right amount of tooth for my technique. rising stonehenge is included in most of our kits as well as in our *DRAW what you See* drawing course. You can find stonehenge online at dickblick.
what kind of pencil sharpener do you use?	Panasonic Electric Pencil Sharpener (i used to use Boston's sharpeners, but they were bought out by Exacto, and I really don't like their new sharpeners at atll.) I don't like battery or hand-held sharpeners - almost all of them chew up the pencil, and they're too slow.
where can I find mylar?	I use Dura-Lar MATTE which can be purchased at dickblick. I use it in many of the lessons offered in From My Perspective, as well as our Stones and Shadows kit. It is archival quality, resists discoloring, and is relatively inexpensive. Be sure to get the MATTE version of this acetate, or your pencils won't stick to the surface at all!
why do my prismacolors break so often?	if you find your prismacolors are breaking while sharpening, it's your sharpener's fault, not the pencil's fault! go electric...and the problem disappears!
what is "sticky stuff"?	reusable adhesive. there are nearly a dozen brands. you find them in a hanging bubble pack, in the adhesive or school supply section of stores like OfficeMax. It's blue, yellow or white. mounting putty will work too.
what is a "value viewer"?	a simple but invaluable tool. punch a hole in a small white piece of paper, (a business card works perfectly) place it over your photo reference, then over your drawing to compare values & isolate colors. I love my value viewer. it's how I determine color and value & I use mine constantly!