Happy Spring Colored Pencil Artists!

We’re gradually penciling our way through the colors of the spectrum; this time it’s GREEN.

Jack-In-The-Pulpit © Janelle Johnson 2010

Prismacolor Colored Pencils needed for this project:

• Black Raspberry
• Canary Yellow
• Colorless Blender
• Cream
• Kelly Green
• Kelp Green
• Pale Sage
• Sand
• White

If you’ve recently registered for this blog reference to previous Free Monthly Instruction Packet category for the prep and final finish-up. If you scroll down the blog you’ll find the study of Orange and Violet.

You can find the other free From My Sketchbook studies here:
Study of Red
http://janellejohnson.com/news_july09.html

Study of Yellow
http://janellejohnson.com/freepattern_june09.php

Study of Blue
http://janellejohnson.com/freepattern_may09.php

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Hello Colored Pencil Artist:

What does the color Violet, commonly known as Purple, mean to you?  In ancient times it was the color of fabric that was reserved for royals…I’m so glad those days are long gone! Don’t you love to wear violet! I also like to use touches of violet in almost everything that I pencil so this basic beginner project was fun to design.

From My Sketchbook – Study of Violet © Janelle Johnson 2009

Please reference to previous “Free Monthly Instruction Packet” category for the  prep instructions and final finish-up.

Supplies needed for this project:

Prismacolor Colored Pencils

• White
• Sunburst Yellow
• Pale Sage
• Kelp Green
• Lilac
• Violet
• Indigo Blue
• Colorless Blender no. 1077, do not confuse with the Colorless Blender in the marker form.

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Pictured below you’ll find the latest packets that have been added to my website www.janellejohnson.com. Packets range in price from $8-10 and the video, in DVD format, is $28. Depending on the complexity of the design the packet may include color step-by-steps. This link will take you directly there:
http://www.janellejohnson.com/products.php?cat=13

If you’re unable to use the link – go to the website, click on the menu item Shopping Menu, Browse All Categories, New Items.

Belly-Up! Red-bellied Woodpecker, Beginner Level

The photo above and the photo below are the same project just done on different color background papers. A good example how background color affects the actual penciling.

2-hour, 50 minute DVD, color copy, pattern & instructions included

What a great way to learn from home!

Orchids & Bamboo, Intermediate Level - I really like the unusual framing on this picture!

In Kansas we only have one hummer, the Ruby-Throat, but we have them by the dozens!

The photo above features the project on Burgundy Mi-Teintes paper and the photo below features the project on Maderia Rose collage paper. The woodpiece below was a wood clock that was purchased from Bill Chiles and a decorative paper was adhered to that then the collage paper on top of the decorative paper. The cool looking knobs were purchased at Hobby Lobby. Just love those knobs!!

A MUST HAVE to travel with to lighten up your area!

The photo below shows the wide beam of light that this little light creates!

Available in lots of colors!

All the items above, and more, are available on the website www.janellejohnson.com

Thanks!

Hello Colored Pencil Artists: I’m trying a different format to send the monthly free packet. For those who have difficulty in downloading a PDF, this may solve the problem! You’ll be able to view it on the blog and print as needed. Plus, you can direct your students and fellow colored pencil artists to the blog.

This month’s study is about the color Orange. Color affects moods and orange is often used to create a feeling of happiness – it also represents the color of fall; which is upon us, where did the summer go?

The project is based on a photo by Heidi Conover, Okinawa. Thank you Heidi for permission to do a colored pencil project from your photography! A big thank you to Sharon Burkenbine, WA for sending me her daughter’s beautiful photo!

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I’ll be documenting my travel teaching so that you’ll know exactly what a seminar is and how much fun they can be – as well as educational!

This was my first cruise seminar and what fun it was! Mary Gibilisco and Ann Kingslan also taught classes so the students had a full 3-days of classes while we were out at sea. We also had island excursions to San Juan Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St Maarten.

We’ll be doing another cruise seminar March 7-13, 2010 in the Western Caribbean – check the website for details.

Caribbean Cruise Classroom Setting

Many students have asked how I design a project; I hope to share the designing process of my latest colored pencil painting with you through this blog. I’ll be teaching this project at seminars in 2009 & 2010. Be sure and check the seminar listings on the website www.janellejohnson.com to sign up. If there isn’t a seminar in your area contact me to schedule one!

Finished colored pencil painting

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