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A Few Blending Tools For Drawing


Vanessa Lemen

I enjoy using all sorts of different kinds of tools for drawing and painting, and I thought I’d share a little bit about a few of the blending tools that I use when drawing: Sponges I really enjoy using the sponge blenders that are by Sofft and are usually sold as pan pastel tools. I don’t use pastels very often, but these sponge blenders make really great soft transitions in large areas of dry powdered…

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The 2024 Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame


Arnie Fenner

April 22, 2024 - The Society of Illustrators has announced the 2024 inductees into their prestigious Hall of Fame. In recognition for their “distinguished achievement in the art of illustration” the artists are chosen based on their body of work and the significant impact it has made on the field of illustration as a whole. This year’s honorees are Virginia Frances Sterrett [1900 - 1931], Robert Grossman [1940 - 2018], Gustave Doré [1832 - 1883], Yuko Shimizu [b. 1946], Muddy Colors' own Gregory Manchess [b. 1955], and Steve Brodner [b. 1954]. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at the SoI's historic carriage house headquarters in New York City. Information for how to attend will be available at the Society's official website. Above, art by Virginia Frances Sterrett. You can read more…

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