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I purchased my first set of Berol colored pencils back in 1983, for
an illustration class, in art college. I never really got to open
them up in class, because I had to drop out of art school, due to
financial problems. So, when I did open them up and started
experimenting and exploring with colored pencils, I was on my own.
I had no teacher to explain or guide me on how to use this
medium.
They say an artist can fall in love with their medium of choice, I am one of those artists. Over the years, I have come to find out, that color pencils are a very non-forgiving medium. However, I find working with color pencils to be so extremely fulfilling and uplifting. It is hard for me to really explain or to put into words, but working with color pencil and creating works of art with them, is my passion. It drives my heart and soul and color pencil allows me to ever explore, to ever learn, and to ever challenge myself as an artist. So what makes this medium so special? Well first of all, color pencils are very affordable. If you are on a limited budget like me, you will be glad to know, that color pencils are very low-cost medium. There are several on-line stores, such as DickBlick's, Jerry's and even E-bay, that have great bargains or sales on this medium. Second, they are very portable. I can relocate to any place in my house or even outside, to work on my artwork. Not many other mediums allow you to relocate or to tote them around to other places. Thirdly, you can get as detailed and controled with color pencils as you want, or you can treat them like a very loose watercolor painting. Last of all, you can mix color pencil with just about any other medium and they can be applied to many different types of surfaces as well, from paper to wood. Below, you will see a list of links to various color pencil topics. It is my wish, to share everything, that I have learned along my art path, with other artists out there, who also might be struggling along financially, or in the very same dilemma as I was, after I left art school. Never give up on your dreams, believe in your self and I wish you all much success! Take Care and Have Fun Creating! If you have any colored pencil tips or techniques you would like me to add, or if you see some tip or technique I have not credited properly, please email me at info@mooresartgallery.com |
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