Show Notes

Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: April 18, 2016

Topic: Q And A

Points of Interest:

One of the most popular types of shows on the Colored Pencil Podcast is the Q and A, where John and Lisa take the time to answer some questions from listeners like you. This week, you’ll hear them respond to the following questions:

-What kind of colored pencils should you buy if you can’t afford the best?

-Which single brand of colored pencil would you recommend if you could only recommend one?

-How do you avoid glare when working in colored pencil?

-How do you determine the focal point of your landscape painting?

Links Referenced:

-Polychromos Colored Pencils

http://www.fabercastell.com/art-and-graphic/artist-products/polychromos-artists-colour-pencils

-Luminance by Karen Dasch Colored Pencils

http://www.dickblick.com/products/caran-dache-luminance-colored-pencils/

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: April, 11, 2016

Topic: Taking Your Own Reference Photo

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa are back this week with some tips and tricks for taking your own reference photos, regardless of the type of camera you may have. From composition to lighting to editing, listen in for all the information you need to get started! This episode is chock full of references to equipment and products, so be sure to check out the links below.

Links Referenced:

-Professional photographer:  Anthony "Atort" Tortoriello

http://atort.myshopify.com/

-Mobile Lens Kit (multiple options via Amazon)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mobile+lens+kit

-Camera Plus app (Apple)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-plus-for-best-macro/id330803072?mt=8

-Snapseed app (Apple)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8

-Snapseed app (Android)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en

-Touch Retouch app (Apple)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchretouch/id373311252?mt=8

-Pixlr

https://pixlr.com/

-Paint.net (desktop)

http://www.getpaint.net/index.html

-Gimp

https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

-Creative Cloud Adobe Products (desktop)

http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html

-Adobe Photoshop Mix App

http://www.adobe.com/products/mix.html

-Adobe Photoshop Lightroom App

http://www.adobe.com/products/lightroom-mobile.html

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

Stay sharp!

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Topic: Standing vs. Sitting

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa share about their own unique health issues, and ways that they combat those problems through positioning when drawing or painting. Adjustable desks and easels, alternative chairs, and a vertical mouse are just a few of the choices discussed. Are YOU positioning yourself to stay healthy while you work? Listen to find out!

Links Referenced:

-Try out Audible FREE for 30 days!

www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

Stay sharp!

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: April 4, 2016

Topic: Standing vs. Sitting

Points of Interest:

John and Lisa share about their own unique health issues, and ways that they combat those problems through positioning when drawing or painting. Adjustable desks and easels, alternative chairs, and a vertical mouse are just a few of the choices discussed. Are YOU positioning yourself to stay healthy while you work? Listen to find out!

Links Referenced:

-Try out Audible FREE for 30 days!

 www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

Stay sharp!

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: March 28, 2016

Topic: Interview with Debbie Hook

Points of Interest:

This show highlights the expertise of Debbie Hook, an artist and framing professional with a knack for explaining concepts in a unique memorable way.

In addition to her highly-successful endeavors as an artist and instructor, Debbie owns a frame shop, and provides a wealth of knowledge on the subject throughout the interview.  Be sure to listen to her valuable input on the importance of materials in your framing job for the best preservation of your piece. She also shares tips about the most cost-effective way to achieve a quality frame job utilizing the internet and local sources.

Debbie also provides her unique insider perspective on colored pencil organizations and contests, and shares about some of her personal favorite personal materials.

Links Referenced:

-Debbie’s website:

www.debbiehook.com

-Several of Debbie’s specific pieces referenced on the show are linked below:

“Mat Su Valley Mountain Lake”

http://debbiehook.com/works/925110/mat-su-valley-mountain-lake

“Breaking Dawn”

http://debbiehook.com/works/1660390/breaking-dawn

“Jessica’s Dahlia”

http://debbiehook.com/works/815327/jessicas-dahlia

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

Stay sharp!

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Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast

Release Date: 3-21-2016

Topic: Q and A

Points of Interest:

In this episode, John and Lisa take the time to answer questions from listeners like you! You’ll hear the following questions addressed:

-When measuring a drawing for selling commissions, should the border of the canvas be included in the measurement of the work?

-Can colored pencils be “mixed” with odorless mineral spirits?

-Can you use Vaseline/alcohol/baby oil for blending? Why or why not?

-What paper should be used by the beginning colored pencil artist? Can canvas be used instead of paper?

Links Referenced:

January issue of Colored Pencil Magazine

http://coloredpencilmag.com/issues/

New Colored Pencil Powder Blender by Alyona Nickelsen

https://www.brushandpencil.com/ProductPreview.aspx?ViewProduct=1&ProductID=36

As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at [email protected] .

Stay sharp!

For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early? Join Members Circle. for early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.