Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 8, 2019 Topic: Aquashella Follow-Up Points of Interest: We heard from Lisa about her preparation for the Aquashella show in episodes 194 and 195. Today, Lisa is sharing a recap of her experience: the reason she lost money, what she’ll change for the future, and why she’s st ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 1, 2019 Topic: Misconceptions Points of Interest: In this episode, John touches on several misconceptions he’s encountered regarding various facets of colored pencil art: “There’s only ONE right way to do things.” “You have to use [insert additional product] alongside your ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 25, 2019 Topic: Aquashella (Part 2) Points of Interest: Lisa is prepping for an upcoming show at the Aquashella Festival! She and John discuss the details of the collaboration and what’s involved in participating in a festival like this as an artist. Links Referenced: SA Po ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 18, 2019 Topic: Aquashella Points of Interest: Lisa is prepping for an upcoming show at the Aquashella Festival! She and John discuss the details of the collaboration and what’s involved in participating in a festival like this as an artist. Tune in next week for Part 2 of ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 11, 2019 Topic: Silencing the Inner Critic Points of Interest: If you’ve ever felt critical of your work, stop what you’re doing and listen to this episode right away! John and Lisa share some valuable wisdom for working through those negative patterns, including some speci ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 4, 2019 Topic: Q and A Points of Interest: Back to the list of listener questions today! (Can you tell we’ve had a lot of questions lately?) John and Lisa love speaking directly to the issues that you’re currently experiencing: -Does the colored pencil community value reali ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February 25, 2019 Topic: Q and A Points of Interest: The questions in today’s episode are about the use of specific materials. John and Lisa weigh in! -Is there a risk of plastic sheets sticking to the pencil in an art portfolio? -Do you have a black eraser you use on black paper ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February11, 2019 Topic: Q and A Points of Interest: We’ve got another Q+A for you today! John and Lisa tackle these questions in today’s episode: -Will OMS interfere with underlying layers in my work? -How can I keep white highlights super white? -How do I create more detail in t ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February11, 2019 Topic: Q and A Points of Interest: You’ve got questions, John and Lisa have answers! This week’s episode features these listener-submitted Q’s: -Are my colors getting lighter, or is it my imagination? -Should I use a brand of colored pencils that don’t have light ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: February 4, 2019 Topic: Art Shows and Target Markets Points of Interest: Interested in entering art shows? John and Lisa have packed this episode with tips to make the experience as positive (and lucrative!) as possible. From business cards to booth layouts, professional branding ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 28, 2019 Topic: Details in Your Work Points of Interest: “Why don’t the details look realistic enough in my finished piece?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’ll want to tune into this episode! John and Lisa offer some concrete tips for achieving even more ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 21, 2019 Topic: Q and A Points of Interest: Our listeners bring us some of the best discussions for this podcast when they send in their questions! This round of Q and A addresses the following: -Should you work upright or flat? -Do most artists mount commissions? -What m ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 14, 2019 Topic: Born With Talent…Or Not? Points of Interest: The myth persists that people are either born with talent or not. John and Lisa explain why this is absolutely NOT true, and detail a whole slew of methods for improving your skills regardless of your starting p ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: January 9, 2019 Topic: The Worst Art Advice: Part 2 Points of Interest: You didn’t think we could cover all the terrible art advice in just one episode, did you? Back for part 2, John and Lisa talk about some of the bad advice they’ve received (and still receive) about supplies, ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 31, 2018 Topic: The Worst Art Advice Points of Interest: If someone says it with conviction, it must be true…right? Wrong! There’s a TON of bad advice out there for artists, and John and Lisa are exposing it in today’s episode. Techniques that won’t serve you well, poor ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 17, 2018 Topic: The Artist Learning Roadmap: Part 2 Points of Interest: John and guest cohost Barb prepare you for a productive new year by walking you through the artist roadmap: the different checkpoints on your road to artistic proficiency. Links Referenced: Sharpened ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 17, 2018 Topic: The Artist Learning Roadmap: Part 1 Points of Interest: John and guest cohost Barb prepare you for a productive new year by walking you through the artist roadmap: the different checkpoints on your road to artistic proficiency. In this first segment, you’ ...…

Topic: Interview with Tanja Gant (self taught colored pencil artist) Tanja talks about her process and approach to doing portraits in colored pencil. She works in both colored pencil and graphite. While her work in unique and easily identifiable, she pushes and challenges herself with each new drawing. See more of her work and check out her ext ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: December 3, 2018 Topic: Sketchbooks Points of Interest: In this episode, John and Lisa share their rediscovered love for sketching! Learn why sketchbooks can save you a ton of headache on your projects, and how they can boost your creativity in ways you never would have imagined. ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 26, 2018 Topic: Colored Pencil Gift Ideas Points of Interest: It’s that time of year ago! Here are John and Lisa’s top gift ideas for the colored pencil artist’s list that you may want to add to yours! Links Referenced Colored Pencil Magazine subscription CARL Angel-5 Pe ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 19, 2018 Topic: What To Do With Artist’s Block Points of Interest: Every artist will encounter a block from time to time, but you can get through it with these proven tips from John and Lisa! If you’re currently feeling blocked, this is the episode for you. If you’re not ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 12, 2018 Topic: Winsor & Newton Colored Pencils Points of Interest: Neither John or Lisa have tried the new Winsor & Newton colored pencils, but they’re sharing their thoughts today on how they decide whether to use a colored pencil brand. Get inside their brains as they ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: November 5, 2018 Topic: Interview with Barb Sotiropoulos Points of Interest: John and Lisa are chatting with Canadian artist Barb Sotiropoulos, who happens to be the Q&A columnist in the COLORED PENCIL Magazine! Listen in to hear her talk about innovation in the colored pencil wo ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 29, 2018 Topic: Current Tools and Techniques Points of Interest: Colored pencil is still a relatively new medium, so the tools and techniques are constantly evolving. John and Lisa share a few products they’ve been using lately that are making the drawing process even mor ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 22, 2018 Topic: Interview with Holly Bedrosian Points of Interest: Today’s episode features John and Lisa’s conversation with colored pencil artist Holly Bedrosian. Holly shares her background in art, her artistic process, and some sage wisdom for artists searching for th ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 15, 2018 Topic: When is it Okay to Use Non-Lightfast Pencils? Points of Interest: You’ve heard John and Lisa emphasize the importance of using lightfast pencils, but does that mean you need to toss all of the non-lightfast pencils that come in your sets? No way! Listen in ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 8, 2018 Topic: How to Stay a Beginner Points of Interest: Want to stay a beginner forever? This episode is just for you!! John and Lisa share some surefire (tongue in cheek) advice for stunting your artistic growth, including: Keep switching mediums Never finish a project ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 1, 2018 Topic: Looking Back and Looking Forward Points of Interest: In this week’s mini episode, John talks about the history of the Colored Pencil Podcast and what might be in store for the future! Links Referenced Sharpened Artist Academy Ready to take your business to ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 24, 2018 Topic: Interview with John Ursillo Points of Interest: Today’s episode features an interview with John Ursillo, an extremely talented artist known for his work experimenting with colored pencil and solvents. John frequently works on large canvases and has over ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 17, 2018 Topic: Mixed Media and Colored Pencil Points of Interest: Have you ever mixed colored pencil with a different medium? John and Lisa discuss the mediums they’ve tried in the past and some new mediums they’re currently working in! Share this episode with a friend ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 10, 2018 Topic: Commissions for the Holidays Points of Interest: We may be months away from the holiday season at the time of this release, but now is the time to start preparing for and accepting commissions if you want to have them ready for the holiday season. John a ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: September 3, 2018 Topic: Derwent Lightfast Pencils Points of Interest: Derwent has a new line of lightfast colored pencils – with the highest lightfast ratings on the market -- so you knew John and Lisa would be running out to try them right away! Today’s episode features their h ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Original Release Date: August 22, 2016 Rerun Release Date: July 16, 2018 Topic: Interview with Ester Roi Points of Interest: The long-awaited interview with artist and inventor Ester Roi is finally here! Ester describes her background in art, including her sudden immersion in colored pencil ar ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: July 9, 2018 Topic: What I Wish I’d Known – Part 2 Points of Interest: It’s part 2 of “What I Wish I’d Known,” where John and Lisa share those useful bits of wisdom that would have come in handy at the beginning of their careers. Consider this a solid pep talk for artists who are ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: July 2, 2018 Topic: What I Wish I’d Known – Part 1 Points of Interest: Once you’ve been an artist for a considerable amount of time, you discover things you wish you’d known at the very beginning. John and Lisa have so many of those discoveries to share that they’re devoting two ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: June 25, 2018 Topic: Summer with Colored Pencils Points of Interest: As the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself drawn to the great outdoors to work on your art for long stretches at a time. John and Lisa share some practical tips and product recommendations to make the mos ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: June 18, 2018 Topic: Questions about OMS Points of Interest: -Does OMS work on sanded paper? -How do you know when it’s safe to add another layer of OMS? -Is it possible to get a smooth effect comparable to digital art with colored pencil and OMS? -How do you use OMS on Colourfix ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: June 11, 2018 Topic: Tips to Improve Your Drawing Skills Points of Interest: Drawing skills are the foundation for all art, so it’s important to master them before moving on! John and Lisa talk about the best ways to improve your drawing skills. Refer back to this handy list of s ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: June 3, 2018 Topic: Once a Beginner (Always a Beginner?) Points of Interest: If you’ve been an artist for awhile and you’re still at the beginner level, there’s a good chance you’ve been using one of the crutches John and Lisa discuss in this episode. Learn to push yourself, shar ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: May 28, 2018 Topic: Burnishing Points of Interest: John and Lisa talk about the burnishing technique: what it is, when to use it, ways to effectively burnish, which materials are useful in burnishing, and some of the physical effects and considerations with using this technique o ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: May 21, 2018 Topic: How to Get Rid of Wax Bloom Points of Interest: Wax bloom is a fact of life for many colored pencil artists – especially those using Prismacolor Premier pencils as their primary medium. John and Lisa discuss their favorite temporary fixes, as well as a handful ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: May 14, 2018 Topic: What are the BEST colored pencils? Points of Interest: John and Lisa are constantly asked to weigh in on the great debate: what are the very BEST colored pencils? Today they’re tackling that question head-on with a discussion of a whole range of colored pencil ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: May 7, 2018 Topic: Entering Art Shows Points of Interest: Many people associate success as an artist with winning competitions. While art shows can be fun and motivational, they also have the potential to be discouraging. John and Lisa share their take on entering art shows, and ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 30, 2018 Topic: Q and A Points of Interest: John and Lisa are answering more listener questions in today’s episode, including these: -Can you speak to CP artists interested in exploring botanical or scientific illustrations? -What makes artwork “original” when it’s based on ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 23, 2018 Topic: Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Pencils Points of Interest: If you enjoyed John and Lisa’s review of the Derwent Watercolor Pencils, you’ll want to check out their experience with the Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Pencils. Discussion points include: comparison ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 16, 2018 Topic: Derwent Watercolor Colored Pencils Points of Interest: In this episode, John and Lisa chat about their experiences using the Derwent Watercolor Colored Pencils – with AND without water. You’ll learn about some recommended techniques, how the pigment compares ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 9, 2018 Topic: Common Questions from Artists Points of Interest: John and Lisa get a LOT of questions from artists, which they often feature on Q&A shows. A handful of questions pop up over and over, so today’s episode is devoted to answering them once and for all: -Do you ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: April 2, 2018 Topic: Decorating Your Studio Points of Interest: Whether you work in a home studio or have an outside space, decorating your studio is important for a creative atmosphere! John and Lisa chat about organization strategies, inexpensive ways to fill blank wall space, ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 26, 2018 Topic: Going Pro: Considerations for the New Full-Time Artist Points of Interest: John recently took the leap and transitioned to art as a full-time job! In this episode, he describes some of the biggest changes and challenges in his first few weeks away from emplo ...…

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: March 19, 2018 Topic: When You’re Never Happy with Your Artwork Points of Interest: It can be easy to fall into the trap of never (ever!) being satisfied with your artwork. Sound like you? Take a few tips from John and Lisa to gain a new perspective on your projects. Some of thei ...…