Diana, our resident teacher here at Art. Uninhibited., is back with another tutorial, this time using Nupastels! She expertly navigates the world of sanded paper and boards and the effect it creates when combined with the Nupastels.

Read on for an in depth look at Diana’s latest challenge!

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!

Our wonderful fine art consumer specialists, Diana and Shelley, were out and about at this year’s Colored Pencil Society International Conference (CPSA). There were auctions, workshops, dining and fun to be had over the four day event. Diana shares her experience and one of the many fabulous workshops offered during the conference.

Art isn’t something that can be conjured up at the tip of a hat. It’s something deeper, something more meaningful, art is a representation of the artist.  What stands out in people’s minds and makes a lasting impression is art that is filled with inspiration.

Today’s featured Prismacolor artist is full of inspiration. Inspiration comes to him from anywhere, at any time, and drives him to create. His work has inspired us and that is why we want to share artist,  Mike Ramos, with you today.

Technique, technique, technique! Diana has been busy mastering some new ones that she is eager to share with you in today’s installment of Art. Uninhibited!

 I am headed to the Albany House in Albany, WI, to meet with artist and teacher, Deb Meyer, to work on two new Prismacolor Techniques that I think you will be very interested in. 

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!

From the Big Apple to the cheese-head state, Diana was served up the perfect pairings for a whirlwind week of art, culture and a little relaxation.

Check in to hear about her transition from the Concrete Jungle to Walden Pond. 

Diana is at it again! This time, our lovely Fine Art Consumer specialist has got her head in the clouds… literally. She attended a workshop by  artist, Priscilla Humay,  famous for her love, and expert depiction, of  that ol’ buttermilk sky.

It was an appropriately cloudy day for the  Chicago Colored Pencil Society of America Chapter # 103 when Priscilla Humay, Cloud Artist Extraordinaire, came to the Palatine Library, in Palatine, IL, for a special workshop. 

Ready for more?

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…

H appy Memorial Day weekend! I hope many of you will use this time to relax and let your creative flags fly.

 To help inspire you over the long weekend, our Fine Art Consumer Specialist, Diana has put her expertise on film and created an EXCLUSIVE tutorial just for us!

Check it out!