How to Sketch Quickly with Pencils on the Go
Recently, I took my colored pencils to a hiking trail and wondered if I could sketch quickly with them like I do with other art supplies. I used to think colored pencils were slower because they need layering and patience. But after trying them outside, I understood that yes, they can work very well for […]
Prismacolor Colored Pencils Review
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core colored pencils quickly became one of my favorite pencil sets for sketching, coloring, and experimenting with mixed media. Before trying them, I did not fully understand how much difference soft and pigmented pencils can make. This 36-color set feels like a very good size, because it gives enough color variety without […]
My 4 Colored Pencil Sets
I tried four colored pencil sets during my sketching journey. Some of them I used at home, and some during my travels. Each set gave me a different sketching experience. I learned how important softness is for colored pencils. I also learned that the number of colors matters a lot. Small sets can be useful, […]
Sketching People with Colored Pencils
I took part in a week-long sketching marathon where the main focus was people—drawn entirely with colored pencils. It was both a challenge and a refreshing shift from my usual tools. Colored pencils aren’t as quick or forgiving as ink or watercolor, and at first, I struggled with their slower layering process. But by the […]