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New to coloured pencils? - product recommendation

9/3/2016

Are you thinking of giving Coloured pencils a go, but not sure which pencils to start out with? Take a look at this article which offers a recommendation of a great set of pencils without breaking the bank, whilst offering lots of benefits that professional pencils have (and even some that certain pro pencils don't!) If you have £7* spare, these popular non branded pencils are the ones you should try before splashing out on an expensive, professional brand just in case you decide Coloured pencils is not the medium for you after all. This article offers advantages & disadvantages and also shows you what these pencils are capable of. It seems they are used extensively for those taking their GCSE's as well as Art Tutors (including myself) using them in Art Workshops.

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Feel free to 'like' , share or leave a comment, especially if you have used these pencils before or found the article to be of help to you.

Please Note: These are only sold in the UK
*They may also be available to purchase at a lower price due to sale offers in-store or online.

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New article! Starting out with graphite pencils

8/3/2016

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If you are looking to take up a new art medium and are thinking of choosing graphite pencils but need some help and advice, I have written a little article about starting out with graphite pencils, what basic product requirements you will need to an explanation about those pencil grades. This article is a simple starting point for those totally new to graphite.

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Feel free to 'like', 'share' or leave a comment should you wish.
I hope this article is very helpful to newbies to graphite pencils.

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SAA Question time contribution by Karen M Berisford

3/3/2016

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The SAA contacted me in 2015 asking if I would like to be a contributor to the Q & A section in their quarterly magazine 'PAINT'. Being a Professional Artist (PA) of the SAA, I like to get involved wherever possible and sent through some questions and answers I have been asked often as a coloured pencil artist & art tutor and these have been included in their latest magazine (p.31 for those with their own magazine) It answers the following popular questions:

What products would you recommend to someone just starting out with Coloured pencils?
What paper would you recommend?
What is the best way to work with Coloured pencils?

SAA Paint Magazine Q & A Article by Coloured pencil Artist Karen M Berisford

Find out more about the PAINT magazine by clicking the image above.

This article combines a chance for readers to win a set of 72 Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils too!

If you are an Artist and are wondering who the SAA are and what they do and offer, click the logo above left to be directed to their website. This is a small list of what the SAA offer members (Membership starts from £29.50(a year) - as of March 2016)

Large online Art store with free delivery for members as well as special offers and loyalty points (Non members can also shop too but without added benefits)
Video tutorials by numerous pro Artists recorded in the Newark HQ studio.
SAA Open days at Newark HQ (in Notts) with access to the Art shop
Quarterly PAINT magazine for all members covering a wide selection of varied Articles on different mediums
Large online Art Forums
Regular competitions (including Artist of the Year)
A huge searchable database for those looking for Art Tutors & Workshops
Access pages of Original Art for Sale
Free Reference photographs (free from copyright)

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