That’s right!  I tell no tall tales– Prismacolor and our new friends at the Sketchbook Project are hitting the road for the 2012 Sketchbook World Tour and are heading to a city near you!

The Sketchbook Project is a traveling library of original sketchbooks, bringing the work of thousands of creative professionals to art aficionados and enthusiasts in 15 cities around the world.  The 2012 World Tour, brought to you by Brooklyn-based Art House Co-Op and Prismacolor, invites art lovers to peruse these unique works from talented artists while experiencing Prismacolor’s new Brush Tip Markers!

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Recently, Prismacolor enthusiasts and experts gathered together for the brand’s inaugural Advisory Council meeting at awe- inspiring Gallery 37, a local Chicago non-profit gallery that provides programs for area kids.  On Thursday, Sept 1, the ENTIRE Prismacolor team, (even our company president stopped by) hosted 14 of the nation’s most prestigious artists in Chicago for their first-ever Advisory Council meeting.

Keep reading to hear about the council, the meeting and a chance to share your own thoughts!

The whole Prismacolor gang travelled to San Diego, California a few weeks back to attend the 2011 Comic Con with sister brand Sharpie, to make their mark on this year’s conference. Luckily, Shelley is back to give you all the details along with brand team member, Laura Ross. These two lovely ladies are co-guest blogging for us today so prepare to be catapaulted into this super-hero and super-sized  event!

Read on to hear all about their adventures!

You have seen how Diana described  this year’s Colored Pencil Society International Conference (CPSA), but one of the best benefits to having, not one, but TWO fine art specialists is the totally different perspectives each one brings! Check in to hear about Shelley’s time at the CPSA!

Fine art consumer specialist, Shelly, is back from 2011 Anime Expo and is BURSTING to tell us all about it!

Shelley travelled to Los Angeles, California with fellow Prismacolor teammate, Pete Ridge, and together they mixed and mingled with Anime and Prismacolor fans, hosted a workshop and had an overall amazing time over the 4th of July weekend in beautiful LA with all the beautiful people!

Hold on to your capes, Prismacolor enthusiasts- Fine Art Consumer Specialist, Shelley, Diana’s partner in crime, is here! She is a travelling art fiend and is taking us along on her wild ride through California as she attends the Anime Expo  THIS FRIDAY in Los Angeles and then onto  San Diego for Comic Con later this month!

Shelley is an art super hero with a BFA from the University of North Texas and with more than 10 years of teaching under her belt, she has stood bright for artists on the western half of the US, spreading the Prismacolor love  for the past 13 years. From product demonstrations to guest lectures, Shelley is our go-to-gal out West.

Quick, to the Batcave! Shelley is ready to fly!

Start spreading the news… the Prismacolor team was in the city that never sleeps recently to be a part of the 2011 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in beautiful Carnegie Hall. Talk about hitting the big time!

Fine Art Consumer Specialist, Diana, filled us in on every New York minute. From the winners to the presenters, this one’s a showstopper!

Read all about it!

I am one lucky duck today! A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of interviewing  landscape artist, Nina Weiss, and now we have a sneak peek into one of Nina’s workshops!  Prismacolor team member, Laura Ross, spent an entire  Saturday attempting to master Nina’s famous technique. She’ll argue, but we think she did a pretty amazing job!

Hear more about Laura’s first landscape lesson…

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fter wrapping up at SAIC’s The Fashion Show 2011, the team headed West, and onto the College of DuPage’s portfolio night. Check out the second installment of Show me what you’re working with! (In case you missed it, you can read the 1st installment here)

We were so excited to arrive at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn for Portfolio Awards night sponsored by the Graphic Arts department. The event is held each year to honor the graphic art students, both college and high school, for their accomplishments and showcase their work.  Prismacolor was up front and center, handing out samples and giving students the opportunity to express their “ART UNINHIBITED” side.

In the meantime, enjoy  the bright lights of  SAIC’s The Fashion Show 2011—featuring more than 250 garments from SAIC’s Fashion Design BFA candidates showcased by 60 professional models from Factor Runway—the largest ever in the show’s 77-year history, according to SAIC’s website.