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1. 10 GREAT QUOTES
10 Great
Quotes
that will help you
UNLEASH
THE BEST COLORED PENCIL ARTIST IN YOU.
Selected images & quotes from
CP Treasures, Volume II – available at www.annkullberg.com

2. “The essentials of my technique begin and end with lighting!”
I am particularly
entranced with back
lighting which
makes objects with
some transparency
really shine.
The yellow onions
are the perfect
example of this.
When the tissue thin
layers are separated
and backlit the
humble onions look
as gorgeous as the
most beautiful
flowers!
DON’T CRY FOR ME
CECILE BAIRD, CPSA – USA
Excerpt from page 5 of
CP Treasures Volume II

3. “Don’t be afraid to crop your photos.”
Don’t be afraid to crop your
photographs. My reference
photo showed the little girl
walking with her mother.
Cute photo, but not
interesting enough. When I
zeroed in on just her face
and her hat I knew I had
what I was looking for.
What had originally
attracted my to the photo
was the sense of
wonderment and mystery
on that little face.
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NATASHA
Donna Caputo, CPSA – USA
Excerpt from page 7 of
CP Treasures Volume II

4. “The longer I look at the area I am
drawing, different colours gradually
become apparent.”
I like to build up colour lightly and slowly, as the
longer I look at the area I am drawing, different
colours gradually become apparent.
I find I am often standing back from my drawing
to check that what I am drawing has maintained
believability. Taking time away from my drawing
can also help me see that the marks I have been
making have created the desired effect.
Above all, choosing subjects which challenge my
existing knowledge plus drawing regularly
ensures I continue learning, and will always be
my greatest teacher.
THE OLD PIANO
JOYCE DE RUYTER – AUSTRALIA
Excerpt from page 13 of
CP Treasures Volume II

5. “I frequently half close my eyes when I paint.”
I frequently half close
my eyes while I paint
to check the tones as
they become a lot
clearer that way.
High contrast and
intense contours
enhance the 3D
effect and make the
painting really come
to life.
THE PASSING OF THE MULBERRY TREE
TITIKA FARAKLOU – GREECE
Excerpt from page 18 of
CP Treasures Volume II

6. “Artists must go further and also
try to express an emotion.”
I think it’s important to have a good
technique, this allows an artist to
obtain the desired aesthetic results ,
but I also think that having a good
technique is like having one tool more,
but this should not be the only one for
the realistic or photorealist artists.
The artists must go further and they
shouldn’t just copy a photograph, but
they should interpret it, add contents
and also try to express an emotion, a
meaning and this is the hardest part.
BIANCAN-EVAN
CHRISTINA IOTTI – ITALY
Excerpt from page 34 of
CP Treasures Volume II

7. “An important aspect is the vibrant colors I
use to express a drab color.”
Here is an exercise that I
often use to expand my
understanding of color. You
can use it anywhere, any
time. Pick an object that is
within sight. It can be close or
in the distance. Make sure
this object is a somewhat
neutral color.
First, decide what ONE
Prismacolor pencil you’d use
to express this color. Then,
think of two or three pencils
you might layer to render the
object you’re looking at. Next,
think of a vivid color that is
nothing like your chosen
object.
THE GAUGE
LAURA LEONARD – USA
Excerpt from page 43 of
CP Treasures Volume II

8. “5% of my photos end up
becoming drawings.”
It starts with photography. I say to my
husband, “I’m going on a photography
walk.” I’ve been making this
announcement for over 30 years.
All my drawings and paintings start with
photography walks. Exploring and
composing through a lens is one of the
joys of life.
Back home, whether from a local walk
or on return from an overseas trip, the
selection process begins. About 5% of
my photos end up becoming source
material for drawings.
CONVERSATIONS AT DUSK
JULIE PODSTOLSKI – AUSTRALIA
Excerpt from page 57 of
CP Treasures Volume II

9. “There are limitless layers to explore
in the medium, nature and the soul.”
My intent is to stimulate
and provoke questions
from both myself and
the viewing audience.
Colored pencil is often
considered a very simple
medium but the very
nature of the layering
process used in my work
can lead to a deeper
understanding that the
lure of simplicity is often
an illusion; that there
are in actuality limitless
layers to explore both in
the medium, nature and
the soul.
BETWEEN TWO WORLDS
NANCY WOOD TABER, CPSA – USA
Excerpt from page 77 of
CP Treasures Volume II

10. “If you are a beginner,
prepare to make
mistakes.”
Try not to be too precious
about your art especially if
you are a beginner; be
prepared to make mistakes,
have fun with different
mediums and see which ones
suit you best…
And another top tip…look at
your subject, really look and
understand how it’s formed
and how it relates to objects
around it…these tips helped
me along the way many years
back.
NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD
ALAN WOOLLETT – ENGLAND
Page 78 of CP Treasures Volume II

11. “One technique I have is
drawing upside-down.”
One technique I have is drawing
upside-down if I am having trouble
with a detailed subject in a photo
source.
This allows me to look at it in an
abstract way and concentrate on
shape, proportion, depth, etc. and
not be distracted by the subject
matter.
Works every time!
GUANJUATO VISTA #3
CHRIS ZINN, CPSA – USA
Excerpt from page 81 of
CP Treasures Volume II

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