INTRODUCTION

Colored pencils have come a long way from the tools we remember using in grade school. Artists from around the world have picked up these little wood-encased sticks of pigment and taken gallery owners and the viewing public’s breath away with their finely crafted works of art. Colored pencils have a multitude of great attributes to offer both the budding and seasoned artist. They are portable, inexpensive, non-toxic, user friendly, and for those interested in exploring their full range, absolutely indispensable. Artistic styles from loose and sketchy to fully developed photorealistic “paintings” can all be achieved through this medium. You are only limited by the boundaries of your own imagination and your willingness to try.

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