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Latest articles at my Step by Step Art website

8/3/2018

Latest Articles at my Step by Step Art website

For those who do not know, I have a dedicated website for artists with free articles covering different mediums and art products. I have just completed 8 new articles for my Step by Step Art website which can be viewed by clicking on any of the image links below. These cover coloured pencils, acrylic paints, graphite pencils & pastels as well as art accessories, papers and mini tutorials plus guest posts by other artists such as Welsh oil painter Chris Chalk. In his article, he offers advice on which 3 products you will need to start out with oils.

Each article will open a new tab to the Step by Step Art website.

Pencil sharpeners - Derwent, Lyra and metal options

Coloured pencil brands - Caran d'Ache, Derwent, Lyra, Karismacolor, Prismacolor, Van Gogh

St Cuthbert's Mill Bockingford hot pressed watercolour paper pads

Faber Castell PITT pastel pencils tin of 36

Mini Tutorial Graphite Pencils - Blending & Erasing for Beginners

Drawing of a tonal ball using derwent graphic pencils

If you're new to using graphite pencils and need help figuring out where to begin or how to make the most of them, check out this article. Discover the art of applying, blending, and erasing gracefully through this simple yet practical guide. Following these steps, you can begin a fulfilling artistic journey towards creating lifelike graphite portraits.

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New Art Articles & 1 Day Art Workshops at Step by Step Art

17/4/2017

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The latest articles available at www.stepbystepart.co.uk

I have some great news: I've created an art-focused website catering to beginners and experienced artists. You can visit www.stepbystepart.co.uk to read the latest articles and explore my art workshops and tutoring. Recently, I uploaded four new articles that might interest you - especially if you enjoy working with coloured pencils. However, if you prefer graphite or watercolours, there's something for you too! You can learn about tonal paper and how it can enhance your work, try the tonal layering exercise with your pencils, and even explore the benefits of HP watercolour papers. These resources will be helpful in your artistic pursuits.

Ursus Paper
Article

Derwent Coloursoft
Coloured Pencils

Hot Pressed Watercolor Papers

Mixture of watercolour papers - Clairfontaine, Arches, Fabriano, Waterford, Bockingford, Moulin du Roy

Tonal Layering in Coloured Pencils

Watermelon in coloured pencils using Derwent Coloursoft

New articles coming soon to Step by Step Art

Unfortunately, I could not send out the Winter Newsletter due to being occupied with commission work in December. However, I am thrilled to announce that I will release four new articles at the start of May. These articles will provide valuable insights on soft pastels, specifically Unison pastels, and a step-by-step guide for those new to pastel art on creating a tonal sky. Additionally, there will be two "Starting Out" articles. The first, written by Welsh Artist Chris Chalk, will focus on the three essential items necessary to begin your oil painting journey. The second, written by myself, will offer guidance on starting with coloured pencils. If you want to receive the Step by Step Art newsletter, you can find more information about it here. Keep yourself informed by subscribing today to get the latest updates.

Starting out with
Oils

About Unison
Soft Pastels

Starting out with
Coloured Pencils

Pastel Skies Step by Step Tutorial

1 Day Art Workshops in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

I will be hosting unique 1-day workshops beginning in May that will teach participants how to create complex artwork using coloured pencils, graphite pencils, or acrylic paints. There are still a few spots left for those who want to attend one of the four workshops. As always; I will provide frequent demonstrations and personal assistance throughout the day. Attendees will also receive a comprehensive booklet with step-by-step instructions and images to guide them. It's important to note that each workshop only allows a maximum of 10 participants to ensure individual attention and support.

DETAILS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AS THE WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
Why not check out our current art workshops

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY ART WORKSHOPS

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Karen M Berisford

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Recently completed Commissions of a Pusscat, Jack Russell/Pug & a Fawn Boxer Dog

15/8/2016

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Murphie - Large Traditional Heart Memorial portrait

Murphie sadly passed away in December 2015 at the age of 20! Her owner was looking for something special as a memorial to Murphie and came across my acrylic portraits known as Traditional Hearts. There were only a few photos of Murphie, so choosing the best one was tricky. Black & white animals can be difficult, as getting the right balance of dark and light in a photo, is a challenge.

Black and white shorthaired cat acrylic painting on a heart shaped sheet of MDF

Close up details of the yellow eyes of a black cat acrylic painting

Black and white shorthair acrylic painting being held by the Artist Karen M Berisford

I was able to recreate her portrait by providing an equal balance of colour and detail, whilst ensuring perspectives were kept in check.

Acrylic painting of Murphie the british shorthair traditional heart in situ

Finally at home

"Murphie arrived home safe and sound this afternoon and what can I say. The photos were fantastic but she is even better now I can see her in "close up". I always knew it would be hard to lose Murphie after having her in my life for 20 years but I didn't fully appreciate just how big of a hole she would leave behind. Your painting has given me little bit of my girl back and I can't seem to tear my eyes away from it at the moment. I attach a photo so that you can see that she arrived unscathed and thank you again for everything. You made the process so easy from start to finish and you took good care of my girl and have created a truly fitting memorial to her and for that I am so grateful"

Bailey - 10" x 12" Coloured pencil pet portrait

Bailey is the second portrait completed in Coloured pencils for his Mum after heartbreakingly losing both Bailey and Casey (the first portrait) in close succession of each other and was gifted both portraits by a good friend. Bailey was originally sat on a green stripey rug but I thought it would suit the portraits if they were both sat on the same wooden

" Bailey just arrived! Well, about 15 minutes of tape removal ago. We are so chuffed! Bailey was loved by all of us, but loves my husband best, he was over the moon! We are blessed by your talent!
I just love him! Thank you so much! xxxx"

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Obe - 11" x 14" Boxer Dog Acrylic painting

I was asked to create an acrylic painting of a Boxer dog called Obie, as a surprise gift from friends online to a lady in the USA. The reference photo was a beautiful pose and of great quality, so I was able to gather lots of detail to be able to create this special memorial painting of him.

Detail in an acrylic painting of a Boxer dog portrait

My acrylic paintings are created using a mixture of vibrant colour and sometimes I will include a medium or two, which provides texture. The background texture was created with moulding paste and applied with a palette knife. Nearly 40 Facebook friends clubbed together to book this surprise portrait, and it was lovely to hear how happy the recipient was upon receiving such a thoughtful gift from great friends!

Texture in an acrylic painting of a Fawn Boxer dog called Obie

Boxer dog acrylic painting in a teak coloured frame

"Hi Karen, Your painting brought tears to my eyes and a huge smile to my lips. Thank you! I love it. He's home and on my wall."

ACRYLIC Paintings

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A busy week in the Newbiggin Art Studio

10/5/2016

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It has been quiet on both my social media & news blog, with progress posts somewhat lacking. However, I have been quietly busy with drawings and paintings recently and wanted to share some updates.

Acrylic paintings

I am working on a double portrait of my friend and her daughter for their upcoming birthdays in May and June. I have been layering the skin tones to create a realistic effect, and I still have some work to do. I used Burnt Umber as a base for the hair and added lighter strands. The stripey top is still in progress, but I plan to finish the painting by the weekend. I also have paintings of a Springer Spaniel and a Boxer dog near completion, but these are not commissions, so I will leave them untouched for a few weeks while I focus on paid work.

Coloured pencil portraits

Coloured pencil portrait of a Jack Russell/pug cross

Bailey - Jack Russell/Pug cross

Coloured pencil drawing of an Airedale/Paterdale dog

Dave - Airedale/Paterdale cross

Currently, I am working on two commissions using coloured pencils. One is a crossbreed of Airedale and Paterdale, while the other is Jack Russell and Pug. The Jack Russell, named Bailey, is in the early stages, adding the final details once all layers are complete. Meanwhile, I am adding final touches to Dave's Airedale portrait's background and fine details.
If you wish to view more of my pencil drawings, you can find more at the COLOURED PENCIL GALLERY

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USA's Coloured Pencil Magazine - June's featured Artist

29/5/2015

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I was approached by the editor of America's Colored pencil Magazine to be their featured Artist in the June issue (2015), this is a wonderful magazine for Coloured pencil enthusiasts and I was honoured!
Most of my Artwork included in the magazine was created especially for this purpose and as such, some pieces of Art have never been seen before. The cover image was actually the completed recce piece of a Coloured pencil Workshop that I ran last year in Chesterfield and completed only for use in the Magazine. If you would like to purchase a copy you can do so in 2 ways - via a Printed copy (1 - 2 weeks delivery) or download the digital copy right away - prices are as follows:

Printed copy $5.99 £3.87* Delivery (1 - 2 weeks) £2.96*
Digital copy $2.99 £1.93*

*prices may vary due to exchange rate

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Step by Step Art & 1 Day Art Workshops by Karen M Berisford

6/3/2015

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Art Tutoring Website Update

For anyone who does not know, I also have an official website dedicated to my tutoring & art workshops which is known as 'Step by Step Art'. It has recently had a complete overhaul and as well as offering art workshops in the UK, it has now expanded to provide advice, information and in-depth articles to artists worldwide. Read on to find out more.

Coloursoft pencils for step by step art website header

I began my own art group in 2011 when I lived in Chesterfield and my now defunct domain name for this website, www.chesterfieldartsgroup.co.uk, was created purely as an advertising tool for my art group. Over the last few years, my tutoring side of the business has adapted, and the website also needed to keep up with these changes. The domain name and website was renamed www.stepbystepart.co.uk, in keeping with the way that I tutor my art workshops. I redeveloped my website to provide help and advice to artists from all walks of life whether an amateur or professional.

Chesterfield Art Workshops

There are now a couple of Chesterfield workshops planned for 2015. As always, places are limited, so if you are looking to attend one of my workshops, please get in touch as soon as possible. Click the link to view current workshops available

Visit the 1 Day Art Workshops available in Chesterfield

Sumatran Tiger created on Colourfix article page link

Article on Colourfix paper - Click the image to read

Information available for other Artists

My workshop website has now been adapted to provide a hub of information for artists all over the world. There are articles that cover a variety of products and helpful information. I have always enjoyed sharing my own knowledge on a wide range of things from how to produce a pencil portrait to product recommendations that I have personally tried & tested, so I hope to bring on board other artists who can pass on their own knowledge too, which widens the pool into art mediums and products.

So if you have an interest in art, why not visit my Step by Step Art website, there may be some tiny nugget of advice found within these pages that helps save the life of a drawing or painting! Please feel free to share this article with other artistic friends and if anyone has any interesting articles that they wish to submit for the site, please get in touch, I would love to hear from you!
Karen :)

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Latest articles at my Step by Step Art website

Latest Articles at my Step by Step Art website

Mini Tutorial Graphite Pencils - Blending & Erasing for Beginners

New Art Articles & 1 Day Art Workshops at Step by Step Art

The latest articles available at www.stepbystepart.co.uk

Ursus Paper
Article

Derwent Coloursoft
Coloured Pencils

Hot Pressed Watercolor Papers

Tonal Layering in Coloured Pencils

New articles coming soon to Step by Step Art

Starting out with
Oils

About Unison
Soft Pastels

Starting out with
Coloured Pencils

Pastel Skies Step by Step Tutorial

1 Day Art Workshops in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Recently completed Commissions of a Pusscat, Jack Russell/Pug & a Fawn Boxer Dog

Murphie - Large Traditional Heart Memorial portrait

Bailey - 10" x 12" Coloured pencil pet portrait

Obe - 11" x 14" Boxer Dog Acrylic painting

A busy week in the Newbiggin Art Studio

Acrylic paintings

Coloured pencil portraits

USA's Coloured Pencil Magazine - June's featured Artist

Printed copy $5.99 £3.87* Delivery (1 - 2 weeks) £2.96*
Digital copy $2.99 £1.93*

*prices may vary due to exchange rate

Step by Step Art & 1 Day Art Workshops by Karen M Berisford

Art Tutoring Website Update

Chesterfield Art Workshops

Information available for other Artists

Author

Categories

Archives

SERVICES

COMMISSIONS

HELP & INFORMATION

Latest articles at my Step by Step Art website

Latest Articles at my Step by Step Art website

Mini Tutorial Graphite Pencils - Blending & Erasing for Beginners

New Art Articles & 1 Day Art Workshops at Step by Step Art

The latest articles available at www.stepbystepart.co.uk

Ursus PaperArticle

Derwent Coloursoft​Coloured Pencils

Hot Pressed Watercolor Papers

Tonal Layering in Coloured Pencils

New articles coming soon to Step by Step Art

Starting out with ​Oils

About Unison ​Soft Pastels

Starting out with​Coloured Pencils

Pastel Skies Step by Step Tutorial

1 Day Art Workshops in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Recently completed Commissions of a Pusscat, Jack Russell/Pug & a Fawn Boxer Dog

Murphie - Large Traditional Heart Memorial portrait

Bailey - 10" x 12" Coloured pencil pet portrait

Obe - 11" x 14" Boxer Dog Acrylic painting

A busy week in the Newbiggin Art Studio

Acrylic paintings

Coloured pencil portraits

USA's Coloured Pencil Magazine - June's featured Artist

Printed copy $5.99 £3.87* Delivery (1 - 2 weeks) £2.96*Digital copy $2.99 £1.93**prices may vary due to exchange rate

Step by Step Art & 1 Day Art Workshops by Karen M Berisford

Art Tutoring Website Update

Chesterfield Art Workshops

Information available for other Artists

Author

Categories

Archives

​SERVICES

​COMMISSIONS

​HELP & INFORMATION

Ursus Paper
Article

Derwent Coloursoft
Coloured Pencils

Starting out with
Oils

About Unison
Soft Pastels

Starting out with
Coloured Pencils

Printed copy $5.99 £3.87* Delivery (1 - 2 weeks) £2.96*
Digital copy $2.99 £1.93*

*prices may vary due to exchange rate

SERVICES

COMMISSIONS

HELP & INFORMATION