When it comes to telling stories without a single word, faces are your best bet. A furrowed brow, a twisted smile, or a tear-soaked cheek ca

Texture—the unsung hero of the visual world. It's everywhere, from the rough bark of a tree to the sleek surface of your smartphone.

Mother Nature, the original artist, uses a palette of patterns and forms that can inspire and transform our artistic endeavors.

Ever wondered why you feel a tad more cheerful in a yellow room or why that red dress gives you a confidence boost?

Zentangles are a form of meditative doodling that involves drawing structured patterns in a relaxed and focused manner

the black canvas has been the silent partner to my colored pencils, a familiar companion in the creation of the mystical Troalkind

Today I was feeling like I needed see if I could draw intense emotion. I also got excited to also add BIG WILD HAIR - why? I have no...

Many pencil color artists use a several different ways to blend their pencils. There is burnishing, solvents, and layering techniques...

When I start a colored pencil only project this is what I do to get myself started. I don't get super fancy or rigid with my planning...

Part 1 showed how I put down the base colors focusing in on the dark areas and the highlighted areas. Now you will see how I approach...

Watch how Phrankie creates smooth skin in colored pencils

I have been in awe of artists who use a ballpoint pen to create some incredible portraits that look like a photograph. It always pulled...