Creaters' Weekly Blog
Color theory, artist reviews, tutorials, and inspiration — every week.
Understanding Color Theory: A Beginner's Complete Guide
Dive deep into the color wheel, primary/secondary/tertiary colors, and learn how to create harmonious palettes that make your artwork sing.
4 Simple Habits to Make Your Colored Pencil Work Look More Professional
Colored pencils are forgiving and layerable, making them perfect for beginners. Learn the habits that separate amateur work from professional results.
4 Simple Steps to Creating Your Very First Sketchbook (For Beginners Who Love to Color)
There's something special about filling up your first sketchbook. Learn how to create cohesive pages with a limited palette.
Watercolor 101: Choosing the Right Paints for Beginners
Pans or tubes? Student or artist grade? Learn everything you need to know about choosing watercolor paints and start painting today.
Emotions and Colors: Why Certain Shades Feel So Good (and How to Use Them)
Have you ever looked at a color and felt something right away? That's not imagination—color affects mood and energy. Learn why vibrant shades feel rewarding and how to find your personal 'joy colors.'
The Beginner's Guide to Stamping: Inks, Tools, and Your First Project
New to stamping? Learn everything you need to know about ink pads, stamps, and essential tools to start creating beautiful cards and scrapbook pages.
Make Your First Birthday Card: A Simple Stamping Tutorial for Beginners
Ready to create something beautiful? Follow this step-by-step guide to make a stunning handmade birthday card using basic stamping techniques and Altenew inks.
The Free Color Cube Alternative Every Artist Needs to Know About
Love the idea of the Color Cube but not the $55 price tag? Learn how to match any photo to your exact Prismacolor, Copic, and Faber-Castell supplies — for free.
How to Match Any Tutorial Colors to Your Exact Art Supplies (Step-by-Step)
Struggling to match tutorial colors to your own pencils or markers? Here's a simple way to get exact matches using any photo or hex code.
How to Turn Your Pinterest Mood Board Into a Color Recipe
Stop staring at a blank coloring page. Learn how to turn your favorite Pinterest vacation photos into a professional color recipe in 30 seconds.
The Ultimate Guide to Matching Prismacolor, Copic, and Faber-Castell Colors
Every brand uses a completely different numbering system. Here's how color matching actually works — and how to convert between Prismacolor, Copic, and Faber-Castell instantly.
How to Read Copic Codes: The Complete Copic Sketch Color System Explained
BV23, E47, YR68 — Copic codes look like a secret language at first. Here's exactly how the system works, and how to use it to find any color you need.
The Complete Ohuhu Honolulu 320 Color Guide: Every Set, Every Shade, Every Match
320 colors is a lot to navigate. Here's how the Ohuhu Honolulu set is organized, which shades are the most useful, and how to find your exact matches to Copic and Prismacolor.
Prismacolor Premier Complete Guide: 150 Colors & Blending Tips
The most popular colored pencil in North America — and for good reason. Everything you need to know about Prismacolor Premier, from color organization to advanced blending.
Faber-Castell Polychromos Deep Dive
Oil-based, lightfast, and built to last — Polychromos are the professional's choice. Here's what makes them different and how to get the most out of them.
Caran d'Ache Luminance: The Most Lightfast Colored Pencil
If your art needs to last a lifetime without fading, Luminance is the answer. A complete look at the 76-color range, lightfastness ratings, and what justifies the premium price.
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