Drawing animals in coloured pencils is something that has brought so much joy to my life over the past few years, and it’s been an incredible journey as I learnt new skills and discovered the techniques I need to create truly life-like animal portraits. I am now lucky, having been on this journey, to be […]

Find out what’s been going on in my coloured pencil life in July.

Find out which erasers and sharpeners are perfect for coloured pencil drawing.

Find out how I decide which surface to use for the subjects I draw in coloured pencil.

Find out what’s been going on in my coloured pencil life in June.

Find out how to use a Slice Tool on Hot Press Paper to create more realistic coloured pencil drawings.

Find out what equipment I have in my studio that I can’t live without, and take the guesswork out of choosing your own equipment.

These free resources will help artists who are new to coloured pencils learn new techniques, understand the materials available, and gain confidence.

My thoughts on the new roll of Clairefontaine Pastelmat and how it shapes up against the existing board and sheet.

Find out what’s been going on in my coloured pencil life this month with the latest chapter of the Coloured Pencil Chronicles.