What can a pencil do?

As a beginner many years ago, I was constantly disappointed with my first attempts at painting. I just couldn’t understand what the problem was. I thought I was following the instructions from either

You will learn How to add texture to a pastel painting Using mark-making effectively for light and water Working with wet and dry pastel layers When I was asked to create a demo that included a variat

As a beginner many years ago, I was constantly disappointed with my first attempts at painting. I just couldn’t understand what the problem was. I thought I was following the instructions from either

You will learn How to blend layers for a smooth finish Deciding when to blend or not Other tools to use for blending Welcome back to the Colour Pencil Clinic, your monthly exploration of tips, tricks

LITTLE CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS more perfectly than a puppy nestled beneath the tree, bringing to mind the twinkle of festive lights, the glow of December evenings and that unmistakable mix of

Like many artists, I often develop designs for paintings from photographic reference, despite its still being thought of by many as cheating. They argue that it is only by working directly from the su