# colored pencil (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover colored pencil. Page: Feed: --- ## [Endpapers for the end of your week!](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/08/endpapers-for-end-of-your-week_01203673985.html) _2026-08-21 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ From Beacons of Light: A Journey Through the World of Lighthouses by Gemma Koomen (Post Wave, May 2026) This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit my policies & disclosures page . ## [Case(wrap) of the Mondays](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/08/casewrap-of-mondays_0780301755.html) _2026-08-17 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays! From The Brunch Shift by Adrienne Thurman and Mags DeRoma (Random House Studio, August 2026) This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit my policies & disclosures page . ## [Character 190 – Maya Gonzalez](https://work.robdontstop.com/character-190-maya-gonzalez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=character-190-maya-gonzalez) _2026-08-17 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ This is a character of my OG Maya who is now an ancestor. I was thinking about them and wanted to draw or paint something. For this unaware, Maya Gonzalez (they/she) was a prominent figure in kid lit here in the Bay Area. She was... ## [Center for Cultural Power- Rooted In Joy](https://work.robdontstop.com/center-for-cultural-power-rooted-in-joy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=center-for-cultural-power-rooted-in-joy) _2026-08-14 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ I am one of several artists who got to create a new piece for this “Rooted in Joy” campaign for the Center for Cultural Power formerly CultureStrike. The name of the campaign was Rooted in Joy, a 2025 climate justice campaign focused on uplifting BIPOC-led narratives around... ## [School Visits- Jefferson Elementary (San Leandro, CA)](https://work.robdontstop.com/school-visits-jefferson-elementary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-visits-jefferson-elementary) _2026-08-13 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ Last Spring I visited Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Oakland to visit my homie and principal there Heidi! I met Heidi 16 or 15 years ago through her partner; the Rad Dad author himself Tomas Moniz! Heidi has been a teacher forever and she’s an... ## [Bibliophiles Bazaar-Fundraiser 4 Bay Area Book Fest](https://work.robdontstop.com/bibliophiles-bazaar-fundraiser-4-bay-area-book-fest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bibliophiles-bazaar-fundraiser-4-bay-area-book-fest) _2026-08-12 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ Hey fam I have been working alongside the Bay Area Book Festival as a former vendor, panelist, featured author, and now as a collaborator. The homies over there running the show have also helped the Social Justice Children’s Book Fair grow in a big way!!... ## [Case(wrap) of the Mondays](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/08/casewrap-of-mondays_01375456615.html) _2026-08-10 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays! From Billy and the Hole by Jessica Goecke (Flamingo Books, August 2026) This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit my policies & disclosures page . ## [Young Parent Tips- Catch you Reading](https://work.robdontstop.com/young-parent-tips-catch-you-reading/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=young-parent-tips-catch-you-reading) _2026-08-09 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ Seems counter intuitive but kids really want to be like their parents, they curious about trying what you’re doing, or they subconsciously absorb who you are as a parent. Dads, Moms, Nonbinary parents, all can stand to let your kids catch YOU reading. Just a... ## [Book review: Three coloured pencil books, which one is best?](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/book-review-three-coloured-pencil-books-which-one-is-best/) _2026-08-07 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ I thought I’d try something different for this video. I took three books about using colured pencils and went through them, giving my thoughts on each one’s pros and cons. So whether you’re just starting out with coloured pencils or you’re more advanced, you could find at least one of these books useful! If you... Continue Reading → ## [Speak Kindly-Vinyl sticker](https://work.robdontstop.com/speak-kindly-vinyl-sticker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=speak-kindly-vinyl-sticker) _2026-08-06 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ Wow, its been a minute since i created a new sticker. This is a gentle reminder to speak kindly to yourself even on those hard days. LINK TO GET A STICKER Dig this? Check out my Recharge Sticker ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v3ugUYy4dO1e) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Down to the Last Detail: THE WORLD OF GUSTAVO](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/08/down-to-last-detail-world-of-gustavo.html) _2026-08-05 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ Absolutely loving this boxed set and want to show it off! From The World of Gustavo: Three Spooktacular Stories by Flavia Z Drago (Candlewick Press, July 2026) This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit my policies & disclosures page . ## [Let's Talk Illustrators #398: Flavia Z Drago](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/08/lets-talk-illustrators-398-flavia-z.html) _2026-08-04 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ I am so excited to share my interview here with Flavia Z Drago , just in time for the release of the boxed set of The World of Gustavo: Three Spooktacular Stories ! Check out below how the series evolved and learn more about how the illustrations came to life! About the books: This gorgeously designed boxed set includes paperback copies of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost; Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire; and… ## [Case(wrap) of the Mondays](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/08/casewrap-of-mondays.html) _2026-08-03 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays! From The Haunted Playground by R. J. Palacio and Brett Helquist by Author (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 2026) This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit my policies & disclosures page . ## [Character 189 – Green Me REDO](https://work.robdontstop.com/character-189-green-me-redo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=character-189-green-me-redo) _2026-07-30 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ I’m on stuck a little bit so redoing old work helps me to get unstick and to stay in the process of making, trying, playing, testing. Here’s a redraw of an old character I made for my website, branding, all the things back in 2013.... ## [Case(wrap) of the Mondays](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/07/casewrap-of-mondays_01239303544.html) _2026-07-27 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ We've got a case(wrap) of the Mondays! From Little Helper by Regina Linke (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, May 2026 This post contains affiliate links. For more information, visit my policies & disclosures page . ## [Inspiring stuff- Bunt! Graphic novel](https://work.robdontstop.com/inspiring-stuff-bunt-graphic-novel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inspiring-stuff-bunt-graphic-novel) _2026-07-26 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ Just finished reading this one and really enjoyed it. I haven’t enjoyed a GN this much since Swim Team, Super Boba Cafe, Nightlights, or Mexikid. You can cop the book here at Macmillan or check it out from your local library for free like I... ## [Picture Book Recommendation-Dancing in the Wings](https://work.robdontstop.com/picture-book-recommendation-dancing-in-the-wings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picture-book-recommendation-dancing-in-the-wings) _2026-07-26 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ Here’s a new picture book review of an oldie that I used to read to my son called “Dancing in the Wings” written by Debbie Allen and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. What is this? I have been working as a picture book illustrator/ writer since 2013... ## [Crushes of the Week: July 19-25, 2026](https://www.letstalkpicturebooks.com/2026/07/crushes-of-week-july-19-25-2026.html) _2026-07-25 · Mel Schuit · Let's Talk Picture Books_ This week's crushes: A Little Egg, a Tiny Crack by Lena Mühlemann (Little Gestalten, April 2026) Oodles of Noodles by Jessie Atkin and Moesha Kellaway (Little Bee Books, July 2026) Buttfish by Pauline Pinson and Magali Le Huche (Kids Can Press, May 2026) Find the Sun by Andy Harkness (Bloomsbury Children's Books, May 2026) Notre-Dame: The World's Cathedral by Lynn Curlee (Atheneum Books for Young… ## [Sketchbook pg 9](https://work.robdontstop.com/sketchbook-pg-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sketchbook-pg-9) _2026-07-20 · Robert Liu-Trujillo · Art of Rob_ A little play in between projects from earlier this year. I got more, but I’m thinking of doing a new Art of Rob Sketchbook so I’m saving these. More sketchbook pages: Did you catch my sketchbook tour 5? ## [The Healers’ Tales: Lucan’s Breath](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/the-healers-tales-lucans-breath/) _2026-05-25 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ I’ve recently been thinking a lot about my Healer books, and the characters who came to life in them, and I’ve found myself wishing I could go back to their world. At the moment, I don’t believe I could write an entire novel, but I’ve been working on a few ideas for short stories that... Continue Reading → ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IQeDfPYfAbK4) _2026-05-25 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [#BookReview of Pen & Ink Drawing + Workbook by Alphonso Dunn](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/bookreview-of-pen-ink-drawing-workbook-by-alphonso-dunn/) _2026-05-25 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ My latest art book review is up on YouTube. The first artbook I came across that encourages you to actually draw in the book – you can’t imagine how liberating that is! ## [Review of the Huion Kamvas 13 Gen 3 display tablet](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/04/14/review-of-the-huion-kamvas-13-gen-3-display-tablet/) _2026-04-14 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ A different kind of review today, as my son bought me a Kamvas 13 display tablet. After a few problems setting it up, mostly caused by me, it’s now plugged in and ready to go! All I need to do is learn how to use it… ## [#ArtBookReview of Watercolor Textures For Artists by Ana Victoria Calderon](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/artbookreview-of-watercolor-textures-for-artists-by-ana-victoria-calderon/) _2026-03-24 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ If you’ve never heard of this artist, it’s worth checking out her books and her art. With vibrant colours and a unique style, her creativity is incredible! I will have more reviews on her books in the future. The full video is available on YouTube. Please like and subscribe for more art book reviews! ## [#ArtBookReview of How to see it, How to draw it by Matthew Brehm](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/artbookreview-of-how-to-see-it-how-to-draw-it-by-matthew-brehm/) _2026-02-28 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ This time it’s a review for a book on my nemesis: Perspective! Do you love it or hate it? Let me know in the comments if you have any other books or YouTube channels that have helped you! ## [Art Book Review of The Hobbit Sketchbook and A Middle-Earth Traveller](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/art-book-review-of-the-hobbit-sketchbook-and-a-middle-earth-traveller/) _2026-02-12 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ If you love The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, you’ll love these books! Watch the video for a look at the amazing illustrations. ## [#ArtBookReview of Painting Water in Watercolour by Terry Harrison](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/artbookreview-of-painting-water-in-watercolour-by-terry-harrison/) _2026-02-07 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ Here’s my latest art book review on YouTube: Coming soon, a look through art books from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Beautiful artwork that will inspire your own drawings! Please like and subscribe to my channel if you enjoy my videos. Thank you for watching! ## [Latest #ArtBookReview Videos](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2025/12/24/latest-artbookreview-videos/) _2025-12-24 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ Here are the latest art book review videos I’ve posted on YouTube: House Sketching by Albert Kiefer: The Art of Drawing Dragons by Michael Dobrzycki: Thank you for watching! ## [#ArtBookReview for Fantasy World-Building by Mark A. Nelson](https://pinkquillbooks.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/artbookreview-for-fantasy-world-building-by-mark-a-nelson/) _2025-11-05 · Helen Pryke · Pink Quill Books_ My review for Fantasy World-Building by Mark A. Nelson, 5/5 stars. Published by Dover Publications in 2019, 152 pages, 20x28cm. You can watch the video version on YouTube (and subscribe to my channel!): This book is perfect not only for artists, but also authors, as it goes over how to create a fantasy world in... Continue Reading →