We're back with a fresh new season and more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.  

Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.  

In this episode, we chat with Angie Sotiropoulos, the talented artist behind Dragonfly Book Press and sister to Barb Sotiropoulos. Angie dives into her creative journey and explains her passion for crafting sketchbooks and notebooks. You'll be intrigued to hear about the specific paper she selects for her books. It's a game-changer for colored pencil and watercolor artists, offering the perfect surface for their creations.  And here's a fun fact: she uses the very same paper that artists...

Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium!   For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.  

In this episode, colored pencil artist and instructor Paco Martin shares how he came to colored pencils after first using graphite and pastels. Paco embarked on his artistic journey with self-taught techniques but soon realized the need for formal training. He initially explored oils and was also drawn to pastels.  However, he found his true artistic voice in colored pencil. It's a medium he feels allows him the greatest expression and realism. Paco's artistic style is meticulous,...

In this episode, John and Barb explore how travel can fuel artistic creativity, with John sharing eye-opening experiences from his trip to India and Barb discussing the inspiration she found in New York City's vibrant cityscapes.  They offer practical tips for capturing creative moments during travel, such as keeping a camera ready and seeking out artistically interesting locations. They suggest ways to find inspiration even by staying local, in joining local groups, or visiting nearby...

Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.  

We're thrilled to announce that we're back with Season 4 of the Sharpened Artist | Color Pencil Podcast, rested, refreshed, and eager to inspire you! This season, we're shifting our focus to what fuels other artists' creativity, offering transformative advice, delivering cherished artist interviews, and guiding you in discovering the perfect materials that could take your artwork beyond what you've ever imagined.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.  

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Welcome to season 3 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

We're back with a brand new and fresh season 3! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

We're back with a fresh new season and more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

We're back with a fresh new season and more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

Here's a quick recap of season 2! We're taking a small break over the summer and we're planning for season 3. We do have some interview shows scheduled to come out over the summer.. so stayed tuned for those!  We'll be popping back in here from time to time with special announcements! For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join...

We're back with a fresh new season and more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.

We're back with a fresh new season and more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early?  For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.