Carol here from Pencil Topics.

It might have been a little while since you first signed up for coloured pencil tips and resources over at pencil-topics.co.uk, and I wanted to reach out personally with some exciting news I really hope you'll find helpful for your creative journey.

Over the past weeks, I've been restructuring parts of the website launching new Hubs like 'Getting Started' and 'Foundation Skills', all with a specific goal in mind: to create a clear, step-by-step learning path for creating coloured pencil art.

And today, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the brand new Core Techniques Hub – a section on the website dedicated to helping you master the essential skills that really make a difference in coloured pencil art!

Do you ever find yourself struggling to get those beautifully smooth blends?

Perhaps your colours sometimes look a little muddy, or you wonder how other artists achieve such realistic depth and vibrancy?

The Core Techniques Hub is designed to tackle these common frustrations head-on.

Inside this new Hub, you'll find clear, practical guides (based on my own 15+ years of experience!) covering:

✍️ Basic Pencil Strokes & Control...

🎨 Essential Layering Techniques...

✨ Blending Methods Explained...

🔥 Understanding Burnishing...

❓ Troubleshooting Common Issues..

...and a surprise mini challenge for you to try!

My genuine hope is that this Hub gives you the skills and the boost in confidence needed to bridge that gap between the art you imagine creating and that which appears on your page – helping you produce pieces you feel truly proud of.

Explore the Core Techniques Hub Now

I'm really passionate about sharing practical, down-to-earth coloured pencil knowledge, and I plan to send out helpful tips, tutorials, and updates like this occasionally when there's something new I think you'll find valuable.

I truly hope the new Core Techniques Hub helps you along your artistic path.

Happy Drawing!