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Pencil Artist Pyokola

Pencil Artist of the Week: Pyokola

This week’s featured pencil artist is Pyokola, a self-taught pencil artist who creates graphite sketches and watercolor paintings of creatures, critters and characters of her own design. Pyokola’s drawings feature a distinct style that is…

The Interview in Pencil Form

By now, most of us have heard about The Interview, the comedy film about North Korea that became the centerpiece of a conflict between North Korea and Sony Pictures which included hacking, the movie’s removal and eventual return to theaters.…

Pencil Carving Clubs – The Latest Trend in Pencil Carving

The delicate art of pencil carving has recently gained traction with youths in Japan and Vietnam. The trend first began in 2008, and has boomed in recent years. Students in universities and high schools in particular have taken up the trade,…
Pencil Artist Nick Sickelton

Pencil Artist of the Week: Nick Sickelton

This week’s featured artist creates pencil art that is a bit different from our standard fare. His name is Nick Sickelton, and he is an art director, logo designer, letterer and multi-disciplined creative who loves to create with pencils.…

The Pencil Game “Charlie, Charlie”

You've probably heard of using a Ouija board to contact spirits, but I bet you haven't heard of using pencils to have your questions answered by supernatural beings! The Pencil Game, also called "Charlie, Charlie," is a traditional Mexican ritual…

The Pencil Pregnancy Test

The pencil pregnancy test comes from an old wives' tale that claims it can predict the gender of an unborn baby. It is also said that this test can reveal the birth history of a woman who already has children, and can even predict the gender…
Pencil Artist G.M.

Pencil Artist of the Week: G.M.

This week’s featured pencil artist is G.M., a pencil artist from Italy who goes by the handle ElectroHeart38 on DeviantArt. G.M. is a self-taught pencil artist who enjoys experimenting with a variety of styles and mediums, a creative quirk…