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Mar 19, 2025
Drawing Papers for Coloured Pencils: A Guide for Artists
Confused about which drawing paper to use for your coloured pencil art? Explore our guide to find the best surface for layering, blending, and detail work
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Mar 19, 2025
Coloured Pencil Techniques to Enhance the Quality of Your Art
Learn colored pencil techniques with our easy guide! Unlock essential skills to improve your art. Perfect for beginners and pros alike. Get started now!
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Mar 18, 2025
How to Remove a Dent in Your Drawing Paper - a Reader's Story
Discover a simple method to remove dents from drawing paper and restore your artwork without starting over.
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Feb 24, 2025
What is a thumbnail sketch? Are thumbnail sketches necessary?
What is a thumbnail sketch and how can I use one (or more) when planning the composition of a drawing or painting?
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Feb 23, 2025
Types of Drawing Pencils: A Complete Guide for Artists and Beginners
Discover the different types of drawing pencils and how to use them. Explore graphite, charcoal, mechanical, and carbon pencils to find your perfect match
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Jan 15, 2025
Drawing a Boat that Floats: Tips for Shapes, Reflections and Ripples
Learn how to draw boats with realistic shapes, reflections and ripples. Step-by-step techniques guide you from basic outlines to professional-level detail
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Jan 09, 2025
Your Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencil on Black Paper
Learn about the potential of colored pencil on black paper with this comprehensive guide and example. Perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike!
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Jan 08, 2025
Realistic drawing of a cat: Bring cats to life with coloured pencils
Create a realistic drawing of a cat with our tutorial. Learn to use coloured pencils to capture the textures of a cat's fur, eyes, and features.
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Jan 05, 2025
Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor: Affordable, Professional-Grade Pencils
Discover Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils: affordable, high-quality, and ideal for artists. Explore features, reviews, and where to buy them today
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Dec 28, 2024
lightfastness and why it is important
Lightfastness and why it is important when picking coloured pencils for your artwork.
Dec 28, 2024
How To Paint Water In Coloured Pencils: Step-By-Step Guide
Discover how to paint water like a pro! This guide covers tools, methods, and expert advice to bring your colored pencil art to life with realistic textures
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Dec 18, 2024
Derwent pencils comparison and reviews for serious artists
Derwent pencils - a variety of coloured pencils suitable for beginners and experts, widely used by artists, illustrators and designers
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Dec 15, 2024
Getting to know Derwent Inktense pencils and how to use them
Learn how to use Derwent Inktense Pencils on paper and fabric. Explore blending, layering, and practical tips for controlled watercolor effects.
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Dec 05, 2024
Try Mixed Media: Combining Pastel Drawing with Coloured Pencils
Discover how to combine pastel drawing with coloured pencils. Learn techniques, tips, and materials to push your creativity in this comprehensive guide.
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Nov 09, 2024
Background Painting with Watercolor Pencils: Step-by-Step
Background painting with watercolor pencils! Follow our tutorial for soft, blended backgrounds to achieve professional-looking results in easy steps
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Nov 09, 2024
Must-Have Watercolor Pencils Techniques for Beginners
Watercolor pencils are versatile and can be used in many different ways. Pick up some tips and watch a step by step project take shape.
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Nov 04, 2024
Pastel Pencil Tutorial for Beginners: How to Draw a Simple Vase
Try this pastel pencil tutorial with our beginner-friendly vase drawing tutorial. Learn layering, blending, and shading to create a simple still life drawing.
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Nov 01, 2024
How to Burnish Colored Pencil: Tools, Techniques & Advanced Tips
Achieve a professional, polished finish by burnishing colored pencil! Explore our guide for essential tools, techniques, and advanced tips.
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Oct 30, 2024
How to Draw a River with Realistic Rocks in colored pencils
Learn how to draw a river with Peter Weatherill's step-by-step guide, using Faber Castell Polychromos coloured pencils and create a realistic landscape
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Oct 06, 2024
Practical Techniques for Creating Coloured Pencil Backgrounds
Discover practical techniques for creating smooth, blended coloured pencil backgrounds with step-by-step guides, tips on layering, and alternative methods
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Sep 23, 2024
Layering Coloured Pencils: Tips for Achieving Stunning Results
Learn more about the art of layering coloured pencils and how it can enhance your artistic creations by adding dimension and unique hues
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Sep 21, 2024
What are Bruynzeel pencils, and what types are available?
How do Bruynzeel pencils perform, and what are their key features or characteristics? Where can I purchase them and how much do they cost?
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Sep 21, 2024
About artists Carol Leather and Peter Weatherill
Some information about us, the people behind Pencil Topics.
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Sep 14, 2024
How to Draw Trees: An Overview of the Basics to Get You Started
How to draw trees by studying the type and shape of the tree. Illustrated introduction to adding trees to your coloured pencil landscape drawings
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Sep 14, 2024
How to use pastel pencils for your art - introduction to the medium
How to use pastel pencils - guidance for the beginning artist or those new to the medium, covering the materials you'll need and how to erase mistakes
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