CP Treasures, Vol. 7, Book, Now Released

Hello Everyone!

I am extremely honored to finally be able to tell everyone that the new "CP Treasures, Colored Pencil Masterworks From Around the Globe" Vol. 7 (book), is now released and it has my artwork in it!!!! Thank you Ann Kullberg and your fantastic team for choosing my art to be accompanied with so many other outstanding artists. It's an amazing feeling to be included.

If any of you are interested in purchasing this fantastic collection of Colored Pencil artists work go to this link: https://annkullberg.com/products/cp-treasures-volume-vii

Online Video Course

Hi All,

I am so excited that my new online video course will soon be released.  I can't tell you to much about the details, at this time, other than it will be a course on animals and will be released in April.  I will soon have a contest to win the course for free, so please keep checking back.  The course will be thru http://craftsy.com which is a great company!  If you should decide to buy the course once you buy it is yours to play and replay as many times as you want.

The other thing I wanted to remind you of is my new book on Cats both wild and domestic is now available.  You can get a signed copy of the book thru my website at this link:  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

Here is one of the projects from the book:

The Aristocats

Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!!
Gemma, CPSA, AFC

My Book is Finally Released!!

A Signed Copy Now Available Online!

Hi Everyone!

Well my book is finally available online!  You can purchase a signed copy from my website at this link:  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

I am so thrilled that it is now released, I hope you enjoy it.  

You can only get a signed copy from my website but it is also available at:
http://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more/products/cp-cats

Or... it can also be purchased at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Here's a summary of you can find inside the book:

• Learn 11 different kinds of strokes to use when drawing cats.
• 16 mini-demos & 4 full step-by-steps.
• Over 180 images included.
• Practice and perfect the art of drawing expressive cat eyes.
• Create soft blended backgrounds for your cat portraits with confidence and skill.

Every step accompanied by large, beautiful drawings and easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction. CP Cats is a thorough, generous book that's destined to soon become used, worn and well-loved. You'll be creating award-winning portraits of your favorite felines in no time!

Don't forget..... Keep Scribbling
Gemma 

CP Cats! A Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Wild and Domestic Cats

Preliminary Cover to My New Book

Hi All,

The book is now with the editor.  It's getting real close to being released.

Keep checking back for the announcement of when it's available. 

You can also sign up for my email list so I can send you an email when it's officially released.  You can sign up for my email list at this link (scroll down to the bottom of the page):  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

It's such a relief to have it so close to being done!!  Don't forget to Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma
 

My Artwork is Included the Book Titled; "CP Treasures, Vol. III"

Hi All,

I am very excited to say that my artwork was included in the new Colored Pencil book titled, "CP Treasures, Vol III.  

It's quite an honor to be included with so many wonderful colored pencil artists.  There is a preview of the book, which includes my artwork in that preview, at this link:  CP Treasures, Vol III.  Go take a look!  

The book can be purchased at http://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more/products/cp-treasures-volume-iii.

Don't forget..... to Keep Scribbling!!!
Gemma

Status on My Book!

Hello All,

Many of you have inquired about my own book, The Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Cats; Wild and Domestic.

I had to put the book on hold for a while because of some family illnesses but I am now back on track.  I have completed 6 out of the 8 chapters and hope to have the book completed by the end of the year.

Here's a sneak peak of one of the full projects in the book:

Sunshine at the Window Sill

Don't forget to keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

My Artwork Published in a Book!!

Hello All,

I am so thrilled...... I just got notification that my artwork titled, "Rest Stop" will be featured in the book titled CP Treasures Volume III.  It is such an honor to be in the book along with such talented colored pencil artists, I am truly humbled.  Congratulations to the all of the other included artists!!!!

Don't forget to keep Scribbling!!!
Gemma

My Artwork in Ann Kullberg's CP Treasures, Volume II

Hello All!

I am excited to announce that my artwork has been accepted to be published in Ann Kullberg's CP Treasures, Volume II book.  I am very honored to be selected because there was over 600 entries and I believe only about 75 were selected out of that 600.   I'm not sure exactly when the book will be available but from what I understand it will be available for the Holidays. I'll keep you posted as to when the book can be purchased. 

My artwork was also in the first volume, here's the link of where it can be purchased: http://annkullberg.com/collections/books-more/products/cp-treasures-volume-one

For those of you who are wondering about the progress of my own book, I'm still working on it.  I had to put it on hold for a while because of a family illness but I am happy to say that I am now back to work on the book.  I have gotten 3 3/4 chapters done out of 8 so hopefully the book will be done next year before the holidays.

Thank you to all of you who have sent me pictures to use in the book!
Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Snow Leopard Eye

Snow Leopard Eye

Hi Everyone!

I'm continuing to write the book, "Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Cats, Wild and Domestic".

I have finished 3 chapters and I'm almost done with the forth.  I have 8 total chapters to do.  I'm not necessarily creating the chapters in order.  I have the Introduction done, Chapter 1 & 2 and Chapter 5 done as well.  I'm now working on Chapter 3 which is, "Features, Eyes, Nose, Ears and Mouths.  

This is one of the eyes, I just finished.  It's the eye of a very young snow leopard.  I had so much fun photographing this leopard, he is a real cutie.  His eyes were a very interesting color so I thought it would be great exercise for the book.

If you have any questions please let me know..... Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Bobcat Kittens "Double Trouble" 2

Double Trouble

I did some more tweaking on this piece.  I didn't like the way the side of the faces was working along with some suggestions from my treasured friend and expert artist, Arlene Steinberg.

Anyway...... I made some corrections, let me know if you think it works!

Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

Bobcat Kittens "Double Trouble"

"Double Trouble"

Hi All,

As I mentioned before I am in the process of creating a book titled, "CP Cats, A Complete Colored Pencil Guide To Wild and Domestic Cats".

I just finished one of the full projects for the book, they are a pair of Bobcat kittens, I had so much fun photographing them that I just had to do a piece from that photo shoot.

It's 100% colored pencil and done on tan suede mat board.  The title of the piece is "Double Trouble", the size is 12" x 10" and I did it from my own photo reference.

Unfortunately I can't give much information on how I created it because that is all in the book.  If you should have any comments or questions, just ask and I will try to answer what I can without giving away too much of what is already in the book.

Keep Scribbling!
Gemma

Sneak Peek to CP Cats Book

Domestic Cat, Green Eye

Hi All,

I know it's been a while since I have posted on my blog so.... I thought I would let you all know what I have been up to.

I have been very busy writing my book "CP Cats, the Complete Colored Pencil Guide to Wild and Domestic Cats".

With all of the requirements to creating a book, I really haven't had much time to do any other drawing.  I thought I would at least post a sneak peak of one of the demos in the book.  This image is the completed drawing for the domestic cat, green eye.

The book will include several exercises on how to do eyes, noses, ears, fur, several complete projects and much much more.  I'll keep you all posted as to when you can pre-order a copy of the book.

If you have any questions, let me know and most of all..... Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma

My New Book

Hi All,

It's official... I just signed the contract to create this book.  The publisher is annkullberg.com.

I have already started working on it but it will most likely take 8-12 months to complete.  I'll let you all know when the you can pre-order / order your copy.

Right now I'm looking for some really great cat photos so I can use them as reference material for the book.  If you have a photo (that you are willing to share) of your cat that is in good focus and is a high resolution file please send it to me at gemma@glassgems.net.

I'm really excited about creating this book... I hope it will be a success.  Don't forget.... Keep Scribbling!!
Gemma