Having three horses myself, I have had a passion for horses since I was a teenager that I passed to my youngest daughter and is one of the reasons we love bringing these issues filled with some of the most incredible equine artists to inspire you. Let’s first acknowledge our stunning featured artist Kathryn Leitner who was influenced at a young age by Walter Foster, whose book Drawing Horses is being showcased and given away to one lucky subscriber. First up is a legendary artist Bruce J. Nelson who is no longer with us, but his work lives on with the help of his step-daughter Deborah Beachb ..read more

SUBSCRIBE BY 7/1 DRAWING: HORSES Learn to draw step by step Author: Walter Foster Creative Team Paperback, 40 Pages Drawing: Horses shows you how to render a variety of beautiful horses in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Walter Foster, with assistance from Michele Maltseff, teaches artists how to develop a graphite pencil drawing to its fullest. Retail Price: $10.95 BUY: https://bit.ly/3nsmn65 www.quartoknows ..read more

Lasso the Loot Bag Giveaway! This giveaway is open worldwide to anyone that meets the requirements below. One entry per person. The prize includes a White COLORED PENCIL Artist canvas bag filled with mystery art supplies with a total retail value of at least $200. One favorite artwork will be selected by staff to win. Criteria will be based on rendering skill, composition, use of medium, imagery, and theme. Other entries may be selected to be displayed in an upcoming issue of COLORED PENCIL Magazine, website, and on our social media platforms. Deadline: July 1st, 2023 Name(Required) First ..read more

SUBSCRIBE BY 5/31 THE COMPLETE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO DRAWING ANIMALS More than 200 drawing techniques, tips & lessons for rendering lifelike animals in graphite and colored pencil Author: Walter Foster Creative Team Format: Hardcover, 240 Pages This helpful resource features dozens of comprehensive drawing lessons designed to teach aspiring artists how to draw a variety of animals, from lifelike pet portraits to zoo and safari animals. Artists will discover the fundamentals of drawing and techniques for rendering realistic animal textures, such as fur, feathers, whiskers, manes, and h ..read more

Animal lovers, this one’s for you! We have incredible animal portraitist Shay Melia of Shaymus Art as our featured artist, who shares his tools of the trade with us and more. If that wasn’t enough, we brought in more experts, such as Lisa Hartel, to closely examine feet, paws, and hooves and how each type is rendered. Also here to give you some incredible tips is professional artist Ruby Welstead.  Check out the excerpt from Quarto’s book of the month, Drawing Animals, for some great techniques on dog and cat fur and features. As always, if you are a subscriber, you are automatically si ..read more

We are excited to partner with Stabilo to giveaway FIVE 18pc Woody 3 in 1 sets. Just tell us how you found COLORED PENCIL Magazine below. You can also add how it has helped you, what you like about it, or what you want to see changed. Five eligible entries will be randomly selected after May 1st. Enter to win by 4/30/23. USA only.   LEARN ALL ABOUT STABILO WOODYS INSIDE THE APRIL 2023 ISSUE! Name First Last Tell us how you found COLORED PENCIL Magazine!(Required) Email(Required) By entering, you are giving COLORED PENCIL Magazine permission to print and post your answer in our magaz ..read more

Subscribe by April 30th! DRAWING AND PAINTING BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS Discover Techniques for Creating Realistic Florals and Plants in Pencil and Watercolor Kyehyun Park Format: Paperback, 112 Pages In Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers, discover how to draw flowers such as cosmos, hibiscus, canola, lily of the valley, hydrangea, foxglove, and more from various angles, and learn about perspective and shading. Once you have the skills to draw a single flower, learn how to draw groupings and wreaths. Mix in leaves and smaller flowers to create a variety of looks. Retail Price: $24.99 B ..read more

Spring has sprung, and there are flowers everywhere! You may not be experiencing the beauty of the buds where you live yet, but you can almost smell the floral scents inside this issue.  Our featured artist Susan Rubin is a master at rendering botanicals in a way that can take you on a journey. We also have Jennifer Morrison, who creates such depth in her petals that they pop right off the page. Also on our floral note is Jenny Hutchinson. She has a unique way of making flowers in 3D that requires meticulous planning and cutting. Take a quick lesson from author-artist Kyehyun Park on h ..read more

Subscribe by 3/31 15-Minute Drawing: Getting Started From sketch to finished drawing in just 15 minutes! Author: Erin McManness Format: Paperback, 112 Pages Learn how to draw with easy, stress-free lessons designed to build a solid foundation for drawing in just 15 minutes. Starting with pencil techniques and warm-up exercises,15-Minute Drawing: Getting Started guides you in exploring the basics of drawing with graphite pencil—from how to hold a pencil and varying pressure to practicing basic strokes and techniques, including hatching, crosshatching, stippling, creating textur ..read more

I hope this is a lucky month for you; we sure feel lucky to have such outstanding contributors, especially our featured artist Nancy Jacey who brings you brilliant color and content all in one article. The Local Love Art Challenge sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama is finally complete, and the winners are simply stunning! View the art and why judge Maria Deely chose the top pieces in each category. If you couldn’t enter, we have another challenge ready for you. It is our Monochromatic Challenge. Use one color family in colored pencils to win some of the $1,300 in prizes. You have until June 1st t ..read more