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151 Common Questions from Artists

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Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: April 9, 2018

 

Topic: Common Questions from Artists

 

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa get a LOT of questions from artists, which they often feature on Q&A shows. A handful of questions pop up over and over, so today’s episode is devoted to answering them once and for all:

-Do you have to leave the background white?

-What is meant by the term “layer?”

-How do I keep from burnishing too soon?

-Why are my colored pencil drawings so light?

-Should you work from light to dark or dark to light?

-How do I know which pencils to get first when I’m on a budget?

-What’s your opinion of Prismacolor Colorless Blending Markers?

 

Links Referenced

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Stay sharp!

088 Point of View

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: January 23, 2017

 

Topic: Point of View

 

Points of Interest:

This episode features a pep talk for artists who find themselves making excuses. John and Lisa encourage a change of perspective, and an emphasis on looking for solutions in the midst of discouragement.

 

Links Referenced:

 

John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist

Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri

 

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

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Stay sharp!

066 Interview with Ester Roi

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 22, 2016

 

Topic: Interview with Ester Roi

 

Points of Interest:

The long-awaited interview with artist and inventor Ester Roi is finally here! Ester describes her background in art, including her sudden immersion in colored pencil art as a profession and what led her to create the Icarus Board. You’ll love her stories about her early experimentation with heat in her art, and feel inspired by her advice to artists of every level.

 

Links Referenced:

Ester’s personal website and blog

http://www.esterroi.com/

 

The Icarus Board website

http://icarusart.net/

 

Colored Pencil Magazine—June 2016 edition, where Ester’s work is featured.

http://coloredpencilmag.com/issues/

 

 

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As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .

 

Stay sharp!