People ask me, “Hey Tom, do you want some Crayola colored pencils? My children no longer use them.”

I never say no! In my world of art I use four types of pencils, and each brand has its own character. Some have a light and pastel appearance while others have a rich and more opaque look.

For example, when I’m creating a highlight or reflection in my illustration Crayola and Rose Art pencils are the best choice. After using the pencils, I’ll skid a kneadable eraser over a chosen area to develop a highlight.

On the other hand, when trying to achieve a darker richer look, Prismacolor is the best! Prisma and Derwent pencils also offer colors that the others do not carry.

You wouldn’t believe the different textures and colors you can create with the various brands of colored pencils out there.

So if you have colored pencils your family no longer uses and you don’t know what to do with them… send them my way. I never say no!

Yours truly,