Later this month, a dozen or so amateur artists will gather to learn something new and technical, trade tips and generally support each other in their love of colored pencils. It's an art form that's ...

This live art-making class is inspired by this Maya ceramic sculpture of a dignitary that dates to about 600–800 BCE. In this session, we will focus on drawing the details on a figure. The Museum ...

Colored pencils can be used to create works of art with depth and incredible color, even though the humble artist’s tools aren’t always considered by artists. “Colored pencil is the only transparent ...

Get my list of the best adult coloring pencils for vibrant colors, smooth blending, and rich pigment. I tested them all personally. Perfect for adult coloring books and creative projects! Don’t forget ...

While talking to a bunch of artists I admire for a piece about the best drawing pencils, it became clear that, for the most part, the relationship between artist and drawing tool is as personal as ...

The art of coloring has recently experienced a renaissance of sorts and expanded beyond a childhood pastime into the mainstream. The hobby has been formally recognized for its numerous health benefits ...

Long before she discovered colored pencils, Melissa Nece was an artist working in oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors. But her artistic life changed dramatically in 1990 when she got a gift ...