Author name: Molly Walsh-Lorenzini

My Colorful Journey from Colored Pencils to Watercolors

In the world of art, transitions can be both exhilarating and challenging. For many artists, experimenting with watercolors is often accompanied by a mix of excitement and trepidation. As someone who has embarked on this journey, I want to share my experience and encourage you, fellow artist to embrace the wonders of watercolors without fear. […]

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Mollys Fine Art Colored Pencil Tutorial Drafting Film

Falco: Colored Pencil Pet Portrait on Drafting Film Techniques I’m Using

Hello Fellow Artist! 🎨 πŸ‘‰ Just a quick update on the progress of Falco, the German Shepherd memorial pet portrait πŸ’™ I’m learning a lot with this pet portrait!πŸ‘ I can see why pet portrait artists love using Drafting Film ✍️ ❀ What I’m Liking About Drafting Film: I’m blending shavings of colored pencil on

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Pet portrait colored pencil, German Shepherd K9 cop Falco

For Services Rendered, Inc. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Pet Portrait K9 Cop German Shepherd

Hello Fellow Artists! I’m writing you this quick note to let you know that I’m starting a commission that is super-special to me. πŸ’™ For Services Rendered, Inc. is a dedicated group honoring the animals and their handlers in the military and law enforcement by presenting the recipients with professionally completed portraits of their K9

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Drafting film with Colored pencil techniques

Exploring Drafting Film vs Dura-Lar as a Drawing Surface: Pros and Cons for Colored Pencils

Hello Fellow Artist! 🎨 When it comes to colored pencil artwork.. βœ”οΈŽ Choosing the right drawing surface plays a crucial role in the final outcome. One surface that has gained popularity among artists is Drafting Film by Grafix. πŸ‘‰ In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of using drafting film as

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Pet portrait Dog Molly's Fine Art, watercolor and colored pencils tips and tutorials

How Do I Make My Drawings Look Realistic? Use this ONE Technique

That’s the million-dollar question I get all the time! You can get realistic drawings and paintings with this ONE technique! Hello Fellow Artists! 🎨 Sometimes I feel like a broken record when I answer this question because the answer solves many other challenges with any artwork, such as colored pencils and watercolors. Which means I’m always repeating

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How To Choose The Right Color Palette For Your Artwork 🎨

I don’t know about you, but when I start a new project, I could spend half my day choosing colors! Especially if it’s a pet portrait commission that depends on the subject’s likeness. Picking a color palette for your next project can be daunting! Selecting colors requires observation and understanding of the color tones and shades. Here

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Colored Pencil Society of America

Hello Fellow Artists! 🌻 πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ¨ I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer and are enjoying the great(Hot)weather!  I’m headed off to Florida this week for the 30th Annual International Colored Pencil Society of America’s Exhibit & Convention. (I know! That was a mouthful! πŸ€“ Ha Ha!)  I’m the newly elected Chicago Chapter President, so it’s my

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