The Era of Individual Col-Erase Pencils Comes to a Close

I have a problem. We have a problem... Last year, Prismacolor announced that the beloved Col-Erase individual pencils will be making a dramatic exit from store shelves.

Since late last year, these pencils are only sold in sets of 12 and 24, offering a variety of colors. For decades, Col-Erase pencils have been the secret weapon of artists, sketching enthusiasts, and animators worldwide. With their magical erasability and a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues, these pencils have been like trusted sidekicks on artistic adventures, helping us correct mistakes and breathe life into our sketches. Personally, my favorite colors for sketching were brown, Tuscan red, and blue.

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Frodo Paper Doll

As a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, I have always been drawn to the characters and their stories. One character who holds a special place in my heart is Frodo Baggins, the hobbit who embarked on an epic quest to destroy the One Ring. That's why I decided to bring him to life with a painted paper doll project. In this blog post, I will take you through the process of creating a painted paper doll of Frodo and share the joy that came with it.

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