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color theory

New Printable Color Charts

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New Printable Color Charts

314 - New Printable Colored Pencil Color Charts

This week John and Barb are talking a brand new printable colored pencil charts! This is a valuable resource to help colored pencil artists create swatches of all the colors for all their pencils!

Barb is the creator of these printable charts. She created them due to an outpouring of requests from listeners and readers of her blog.

What makes these charts so different from any you may already be familiar with is their beautiful design and the valuable information provided in the chart!

Each chart provides a quick reference to the color, the lightfast rating, and the name and number designation.

No more dealing with a separate “test” sheet of paper to try and figure out the color moments before you begin using the pencil. Instead, once you’ve completed your chart you’re able to refer back to it year after year.

The special listener coupon code is:   sharpart20   

to get 20% off the single charts.

The charts are available at: https://payhip.com/BarbSotiArt?af=af60da3dce31c55

Read more about why Barb created these charts here:  https://barbsotiart.com/2021/06/03/why-i-create-colour-charts/

Visit our sponsor UART premium sanded paper. Visit their website to find out more about this sturdy, and versatile sanded paper.


The Colored Pencil Podcast is brought to you by Face Value: The Ultimate Colored Pencil Course. The 2021 enrollment period will be closing soon.


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Interview with Dena Ackerman

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Show Notes:

307 - Interview with Dena Ackerman


Interview with Dena Ackerman

This week John is talking to Dena, an illustrator and fine artist living in Israel. She teaches colored pencil techniques along with mixed media. I think you'll really enjoy listening to her discuss her art. Her passion for what she does really shines through in this discussion.

She talks about pricing your work, how to increase your prices, how to diversify your income, the best business advice she’s ever received!

Her advice for improvement doesn’t involve reading and collecting a bunch of books, instead she says to “Practice is the most important thing”, “learning techniques and taking classes is super important, but if you don’t practice it’s not worth anything.”

Dena Ackerman’s Links:

https://www.denaackerman.com

https://www.instagram.com/art_by_dena/

https://www.facebook.com/DenaAckermanArt


References or links mentioned

The Recorded Training - Color Matching in Colored Pencil

The Colored Pencil Podcast is brought to you by Face Value: The Ultimate Colored Pencil Course.

Are you wanting to start drawing realistic portraits in colored pencil? Join the 2021 cohort while enrollment is still open. 

Go here for more information on Face Value: https://sharpenedartistacademy.teachable.com/p/colored-pencil-portrait-course/

Visit our sponsor UART premium sanded paper. Visit their website to find out more about this sturdy, and versatile sanded paper.


Have you heard about the new Coloured Pencil Conversion and Comparison Charts from Karen Hull Art?

Go here for the conversion book!

Use SharpArt20 at checkout for 20% off!


The podcast is also supported by Amazon Music Unlimited. If you're looking for a new music streaming service, Amazon Music Unlimited will be perfect. It features 70 million songs and thousands of expert-programmed playlists and stations - all available ad-free! 

If you sign up now Amazon Music will give you 3 Months free! This special promotion ends on May 24th.

To activate that free trial just go to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 


Other Resources for Artists

Ready for personal, tailored art mentoring? Check out the new Art Mentoring program and how you can get started for free!

For the full video versions of the interview podcasts, join the Member’s Circle.

>>>Join the Monthly Sharpener: a NEW online community for artists!<<<

Stay sharp!


Improving Your Color Vision

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Show Notes:

306 - Improving Your Color Vision


Improving Your Color Vision

This week John shares some tips on how to improve your ability to see color and create a color match. 

The Drawing foundation has 3 steps: 

  1. Line Drawing (shape)

  2. Shading (value)

  3. Color

In this show John is talking primarily about number 3, the “Color” part of the composition.

There are 3 questions to ask when attempting to identify a color in your reference photo:

  1. Is my color too Dark or too Light?

  2. Is my color too Cool or too Warm?

  3. Is it too Neutral or is it too Saturated?

Listen in to find out how to modify your color swatch tests to determine the color you’re looking for.


References or links mentioned

The Recorded Training - Color Matching in Colored Pencil

The Colored Pencil Podcast is brought to you by Face Value: The Ultimate Colored Pencil Course.

Are you wanting to start drawing realistic portraits in colored pencil? Join the 2021 cohort while enrollment is still open. 

Go here for more information on Face Value: https://sharpenedartistacademy.teachable.com/p/colored-pencil-portrait-course/

Visit our sponsor UART premium sanded paper. Visit their website to find out more about this sturdy, and versatile sanded paper.


Have you heard about the new Coloured Pencil Conversion and Comparison Charts from Karen Hull Art?

Go here for the conversion book!

Use SharpArt20 at checkout for 20% off!


The podcast is also supported by Amazon Music Unlimited. If you're looking for a new music streaming service, Amazon Music Unlimited will be perfect. It features 70 million songs and thousands of expert-programmed playlists and stations - all available ad-free! 

If you sign up now Amazon Music will give you 3 Months free! This special promotion ends on May 24th.

To activate that free trial just go to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 


Other Resources for Artists

Ready for personal, tailored art mentoring? Check out the new Art Mentoring program and how you can get started for free!

For the full video versions of the interview podcasts, join the Member’s Circle.

>>>Join the Monthly Sharpener: a NEW online community for artists!<<<

Stay sharp!


068 Color Theory Part 2

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 5, 2016

Topic: Color Theory: Part 2

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa are back with the second installment of their two-part series on Color Theory. This time, you’ll hear a conversation on some of the more practical applications, including color matching tips (see the link for John’s webinar below), tips for achieving neutral colors (including white), and how to practice determining whether colors are warm or cool. You’ll also hear some fascinating information on color perception among different cultures.

Links Referenced:

Lisa's YouTube video on using eyedropper tool

Sharpened Artist Academy—Beginner’s Colored Pencil Course

                             **** FREE WEBINAR****

Click here to snag your spot in John’s FREE webinar on Color Matching in colored pencil.

Click here to register

 

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!

067 Color Theory Part 1

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 29, 2016

 

Topic: Color Theory Part 1

 

Points of Interest:

Color is obviously extremely important for the colored pencil artist, but why learn about color theory? Listen in for a brief history and science lesson on color and how these concepts can be applied in artwork. John and Lisa discuss the role of color compared to the role of line drawing, contrast, etc.

Tune in next week for even more practical application!

 

 

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!