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CPSA Silent Auction 2016

The CPSA silent auction, "Small Works of Great Magnitude," will be held during the upcoming convention in Tacoma, Washington. Bids are accepted starting Tuesday, July 26, and culminate with final bids at the Art Gala on the evening of Thursday, July 28. 

Below you can see my donation, "Cambria", created for the new Caran d'Ache Luminance brochure. Click here to preview all the entries: http://cpsa.org/silent-auction-2016

 

Published in COLORED PENCIL Magazine

I'm thrilled to have a six page article published in the June issue of COLORED PENCIL Magazine. It's so nice to be back!

Look for an in-depth presentation of my technique with several step-by-steps. Read about my exciting journey with the Icarus board, from conception to the future

If you are a subscriber of COLORED PENCIL Magazine, don't forget to take advantage of a special saving offer for our three Icarus board models. If you're not a subscriber, you really should be: http://coloredpencilmag.com/subscribe/, it's an amazing publication!

In 2012 I was featured in COLORED PENCIL Magazine's first issue and my artwork "Social Network" was on the cover (see photo below).

 

Wax Bloom: How to Remove it

If you use wax-based colored pencils or wax pastels and artist crayons, you're familiar with wax bloom, that cloudy, white film that forms on the artwork. Don't wipe it off with a cloth or you'll risk smearing the pigment.

I have a simple solution; just blow warm air over the surface with a hair dryer or a heat gun. If you're not in a hurry, let the heat of the Icarus board do the job for you. When you're done with your drawing, final fixative or varnish will take care of wax bloom for ever.