132 Gift Ideas for Colored Pencil Artists

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 27, 2017

Topic: Gift Ideas for Colored Pencil Artists

Points of Interest:

Each year John and Lisa compile a list of gift ideas for colored pencil artists. Use these suggestions as inspiration for your own list, or just send the link to your friends and family who want to know what they can buy for you this year!

Links Referenced:

Download the new Inktense Lightfast Chart:

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Subscription to Colored Pencil Magazine

Colored Pencil Magazine Facebook group

Carl Angel 5 Sharpener

Derwent Super Point Sharpener

Exacto School Pro Sharpener

Derwent Pro Colour Colored Pencils

Caran D’ache Luminance Colored Pencils

Neocolor ii Artist Crayons

Caran D’ache Pablo Colored Pencils

UArt Sanded Paper – 800 grit

Mason Jars

3-Drawer Pastel Box

Hand Book Sketch Journal

Strathmore Illustration Board for Wet Media

Inktense Pencils

Icarus Art Drawing Board

Interview with Ester Roi

Archival Page Neutral Tape

Patreon

Derwent Drawing Pencil Set

Asaro Head

“The Colored Pencil Painting Portraits” book by Alyona Nickelsen

“Colored Pencil Bible” book by Alyona Nickelsen

Rocket Air Blaster

360 degree camera

Panasonic LUMIX G7 camera

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131 Q and A

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 20, 2017

Topic: Q and A

Points of Interest:

Q and A episodes are listener favorites, and John and Lisa love answering your questions! This week, your hosts are replying to these questions:

-How do you store your videos long-term when you record your process?

-Where does an artist begin with portrait art?

Links Referenced:

Dropbox

Google Drive

Amazon Cloud Services

Adobe Premiere Pro

Sharpened Artist Portrait Prep Course

Have a question you’d like to hear featured in a future episode? Submit to John and/or Lisa here:

www.sharpenedartist.com/qanda

www.lachri.com/faq

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130 Q and A

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 6, 2017

Topic: Q and A

Points of Interest:

Today we have another round of Q and A! Is your question on the list?

-How do I prevent wax bloom?

-Does photorealism teach you any transferable skills?

-How do you get the best quality photos of your artwork without hiring a photographer?

-How did you come up with your “artist name”?

Links Referenced:

Cognitive Drawing by Jason Brubaker

https://gumroad.com/l/cognitivedrawing

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129 Q and A

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: November 6, 2017

Topic: Q and A

Points of Interest:

It’s Q and A time! John and Lisa answer a fresh batch of questions from listeners:

-What finishing spray do you recommend?

-When can you consider yourself an artist?

-How do you create foggy mist effects without an airbrush?

-How do you choose a logo for your art business?

-Any tips for using photorealism on a large-scale piece?

-Can you explain the royalty issues with Pixabay?

 Links Referenced:

Lascaux Fine Art Fixative

https://www.dickblick.com/products/lascaux-fine-art-fixative/

Advanced Colored Pencil Final Fixative

https://www.brushandpencil.com/Products-Advanced_Colored_Pencil_Final_Fixative.html

Pixabay

https://pixabay.com/

Wildlife Reference Photos

http://wildlifereferencephotos.com/

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128 Colored Pencil Myths

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: October 30, 2017

Topic: Colored Pencil Myths

Points of Interest:

You’ve heard a lot of definitive statements about working with colored pencil, but many of them are MYTHS! John and Lisa address a long list of myths, including these:

“Certain colors are essential to make a drawing realistic.”

“You need to wash your hands after every use of colored pencil.”

“Prismacolor is the best.”

“Colored pencil is just for kids.”

“You can smudge CP with your fingers.”

“Colors are going to be consistent within the same brand.”

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127 When to Be Creative

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: October 23, 2017

Topic: When to Be Creative

Points of Interest:

There’s a time to copy a reference exactly and a time to insert your own creativity—but how do you know which avenue to take?

John and Lisa discuss the common misconceptions about “creativity” in art creation. You’ll hear their thoughts on tracing, working from a reference, taking your own photos, being a copyist, and implementing a consistent approach.

Links Referenced:
Wildlife Reference Photos

www.wildlifereferencephotos.com

Jason Morgan Reference Photos

www.jasonmorgan.co.uk

Pixabay

www.pixabay.com

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126 Cool Apps for Artists

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: October 17, 2017

Topic: Cool Apps for Artists

Points of Interest:
 

***Don’t forget to sign up for the FREE Portrait Prep email course! Click here to take your portraits to the next level. (Doors close on October 21st, 2017)***

As 21st century artists, we have some incredible tools at our fingertips—literally! Today’s episode is dedicated to the slew of phone apps that make an artist’s life easier. We’ve included all the apps we’ve referenced (with links!) below:

Vidstich Pro

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vidstitch.pro

·        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vidstitch-pro-for-instagram-video-frames-collage/id716816651?mt=8

Snapseed

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en

·        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8

PicFrame - collage IOS & Android $0.99

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.activedevelopment.picframe_android

·        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/picframe/id433398108?mt=8

Art Rage - drawing app IOS & Android $4.99

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ambientdesign.artrage.playstore

·        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artrage/id391432693?mt=8

Sketchbook Pro - Autodesk I’m using the free version

·        https://www.sketchbook.com/?locale=en

Adobe Creative Cloud apps - Photoshop fix, Illustrator draw, mix, sketch

·        http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/catalog/mobile.html

DU Recorder

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duapps.recorder&hl=en
 

Snagit

·        https://snagit.en.softonic.com/

Art Pose

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.artware.ArtF

·        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artpose/id836464625?mt=8

Skelly

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Proko.Skelly&hl=en

·        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skelly-poseable-anatomy-model-for-artists/id976920216?mt=8

SquareDroid

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sergeyotro.sharpsquare&hl=en

Ripl

·        http://ripl.com/?utm_expid=141619055-2.A0IuvmUlTWSM51Lws3l9IA.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

PicSay Pro

·        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shinycore.picsaypro

Google Photos

·        https://photos.google.com/

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125 Small Things Lead to Big Things

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: October 9, 2017

Topic: Small Things Lead to Big Things

Points of Interest:
 

“People who accomplish big things did small things well.” -H. Jackson Brown

Many artists get overwhelmed when approaching a project by focusing on the “big picture.” John and Lisa talk about ways to make progress by focusing on one small win at a time. You’ll hear actionable ways to gain momentum in each piece--and in your career as an artist!

Links Referenced:

Google Drive

www.google.com/drive/

Dropbox

www.dropbox.com

Evernote

www.evernote.com

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124 Reasonable Expectations as an Artist

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: October 2, 2017

Topic: Reasonable Expectations as an Artist

Points of Interest:

Every artist starts out with some expectations—but are they reasonable? John and Lisa discuss some of the common misconceptions about life as an artist (especially online) and help artists at all stages come to terms with some important truths:
 

·        Yes, your artwork will be shared online.

·        Other artists will likely reach your goal before you.

·        If you’re not making money, you might not be doing business and marketing right.

·        You’re not going to be an expert just because you’ve read every book and watched every video.

·        You will get negative feedback.

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123 Ten Things You Wish People Knew About Colored Pencil

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 25, 2017

Topic: Ten Things You Wish People Knew About Colored Pencil

Points of Interest:
If you ever feel like you should explain yourself to everyone who finds out that you’re a colored pencil artist, this episode is for you! John and Lisa chat about the top ten things that all colored pencil artists wish people knew about this medium.

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122 Non-Art Tools for Artists

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 17, 2017

Topic: Non-Art Tools for Artists

Points of Interest:
Not every tool in the artist’s kit was made for artists. In today’s episode, John and Lisa share some of their favorite non-art products that make their work much easier. You’ll love these hacks!

Links Referenced:

Mango Body Butter

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/body/body-butter/mango-body-butter/p/p000015

Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-us/search?text=cocoa

Art Rage app

https://www.artrage.com/

Sketchbook by Autodesk

https://www.autodesk.com/products/sketchbook/overview

Color Grab app

http://www.loomatix.com/

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phone or tablet

http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy/note8/?cid=ppc-

Reading Glasses

Make-up Brushes/Sponges

Spring Clamps

3M Velcro Strips

Cutlery Organizers

Tackle Box

Clamp Light

Laptop Stand

Cell phone Tripod Adapter

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121 Pro Color Tips for Colored Pencil Artists

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 11, 2017

Topic: Pro Color Tips for Colored Pencil Artists

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa share some of their top color tips, including:

-how to accurately identify the colors in your reference

-reasons to consider using a limited color palette

-why you should brush up on your color theory

….and more! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned colored pencil artist, this episode is for you.

Links Referenced:

ArtRage app

https://www.artrage.com/artrage-ios/

Autodesk Sketchbook app

https://www.sketchbook.com/ios

Adobe Photoshop app

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-photoshop-express-photo-editor-collage-maker/id331975235?mt=8

Loomatix Color Grab app

http://www.loomatix.com/

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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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120 Scheduling Social Media

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: September 4, 2017

Topic: Scheduling Social Media

Points of Interest:
Did you know you can schedule your social media posts? Yes, it’s true! John and Lisa use this episode to share their tips for scheduling social media: how to create posts in batches, favorite external tools for posting across platforms, and reasons why scheduling is beneficial to your productivity.

Links Referenced:

Buffer: Social Media Management

https://buffer.com/

Meet Edgar

https://meetedgar.com/

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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 .

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119 Facebook Groups

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 28, 2017

Topic: Facebook Groups

Points of Interest:
A listener asked about Facebook Groups for artist—should you start one? John and Lisa talk about the reasons you might benefit from a Facebook group vs. a Facebook Page. You’ll learn why some groups are successful (and others fizzle out)as well as considerations for privacy/moderation/management.

Links Referenced:

Guac Lock

Colored Pencil Podcast Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloredpencilpodcast/

Colored Pencils for Beginners and Beyond

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloredpencils4b/

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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 .

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118 No Time for Art

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 21, 2017

Topic: No Time for Art

Points of Interest:
We all have life events that turn our routines upside-down, and sometimes that means we no longer have time for art. In this episode, John and Lisa discuss a few ways to work towards your art goals in small chunks of time: working on your photo editing skills, improving the ergonomics of your studio space, and tweaking your brand visuals.

Links Referenced:

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

https://lightroom.adobe.com/

Pixlr Photo Editor

https://pixlr.com/

Wacom Cintiq 13HD Tablet

http://www.wacom.com/en/products/pen-displays/cintiq-13-hd

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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 .

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117 Derwent Drawing Pencils

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 14, 2017

Topic: Derwent Drawing Pencils

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa tried the Derwent Drawing Pencils for the first time and are coming to you in this episode with their results. You’ll hear about the lightfastness, color options, and sharpening considerations, along with recommendations for most effective use.

Spoiler alert: John and Lisa LOVE these pencils!

Links Referenced:

Derwent Drawing Pencils

Strathmore 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor paper

John's first attempt with these pencils.  4x6, on Strathmore ready cut watercolor paper, hot pressed.

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116 Going Back to the Basics

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: August 8, 2017

Topic: Going Back to the Basics

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa receive plenty of questions from aspiring artists who have problems related to some of the drawing basics. In this episode, your hosts discuss some of the common problems they see and specific action steps to correct those issues.

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115 Water Soluble Graphite

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: July 31, 2017

Topic: Water-Soluble Graphite

Points of Interest:
In this episode, John and Lisa discuss their experiences using Water-Soluable Graphite in colored pencil projects: techniques, supplies, and more! Be sure to check out the links section for many of the specific products mentioned. If you try water-soluble graphite, be sure to show us your work!

Links Referenced:

Water-Soluble Pencil: Graphite Aquarelle

Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper

ArtGraf Water-Soluble graphite

ArtGraf Carbon

Strathmore Colored Pencil Paper

https://www.brushandpencil.com/Store-Colored_Pencil_Painting_Portraits.html

Creative Colored Pencil Workshop book

Free 30-day Audible Trial

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Here's some of John's quick attempts with the medium:

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114 Interview with Will Stoller

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: July 24, 2017

Topic: Interview with Will Stoller

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa are joined in this episode by Will Stoller of Unmask Art. Will discusses his circuitous path to colored pencil art, the reason he chose to use YouTube as his primary platform, and recommendations for setting (and reaching) your goals as an artist. Be sure to check out his channel using the links below!

Links Referenced:

Unmask Art YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc200efazooi-bz2TQ1_Nuw

Final Cut Pro video editing software

https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/

The camera Will uses to create his YouTube videos:

Canon 70D Digital Camera

10 Minute Painting Challenge video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdpM4xWoDpk

Proposal video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy6LA8TZ064

Drawing Journal: “Thank You!” video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fllLp7xPLcM

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113 Faster Colored Pencil

Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: July 17, 2017

Topic: Faster Colored Pencil

Points of Interest:
John and Lisa detail a long list of ways to speed up your colored pencil drawing, including recommended materials, techniques, and additional supplies that will save your precious time.

Links Referenced:

Paint.net

www.getpaint.net

Adobe Photoshop Fix app

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