Dude! Freakin' twisted! Love it! You're definitely talented. No, goats don't have tusks, but that is jammin'! Wish I would have though of that. Love Heidi's question about what goes through your head when working!! Her work is so different from yours, but she's awesome! Anyway, REALLY killer stuff! I'm a fan.

You are very talented, especially at shading and use of color. My favorite pictures of yours are the orb weavers and the beetles. Thanks for becoming a fan!

sbenn, I have an Xacto brand sharpener. I ended up with the industrial/office model. Im pretty happy with it, I think I found it cheaper at staples then at an art supply store, but I know Ive seen the same ones at like Utrecht or Blick. I bought it about three years ago and I think I paid like, $25 0r 30 for it. Totally worth it. Just gotta remember to sharpen a graphite every once in a while to clean any wax build up off the blades.

Ellxbean: What Brand of electric pencil sharpener would you recommend for sharpening colored pencils? In my case, I was born with CP (cerebral palsy on the left side of my body), and therefore, only have about 20% use of my left hand and arm. Additionally, the fingers on my left hand are double-jointed. I am Not able to use a utility knife, or razor blade or anything like that. I do have/use an Wescott electric pencil sharpener for my graphite pencils only.

TheGute, I havent really had a problem with breakage at all since I switched to the electric sharpener. I used to use a utility knife with with a sharp blade and sometimes I still do when Im working outside, but it takes a while to sharpen a pencil by hand then sand it to the fine point I need. I basically draw for 10 hours or more a day, so it adds up. I do like the idea of a lead holder though! Ill have to keep an eye out for one of those.

HHCITA, to answer your question, I think here isnt much going through my head when I draw. In fact, its like a state of meditation for me. Thanks so much!

what goes thru your mind when you create you pieces? it's very interesting your artwork.. i love it!

In regard to your pencil question. Try sharpening it with an x-acto blade before you use a sharpener. Also, buy a lead holder at a drafting supply store. Put your broken tip in the lead holder. This will allow you to use the broken tips rather then tossing them. Prismacolor pencils are a little more expensive than most.

Your work shows your creativity and originality! You have true talent! Like your showcase!!!

Hi, in answer to your comment on my tip on blending with a brush on pastelbord (since I can't figure out how to comment to your comment except to do so here), I have found that the WAY you use the brush to blend the colors can make the outcome duller. Also, the colors and the ORDER of the colors you use will make a difference. One final possibility is that it is wax bloom. Do you use a workable fixative after you blend? ~~ Nancy