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 

Artists for Conservation Gallery Tour

Hi Everyone!

OMG.... I just got notification that my Colored Pencil Drawing was selected from the Artists for Conservation Exhibition in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to join the Gallery tour. 50 paintings were selected from the exhibition to go on the gallery tour.

First stop will be in Tucson, AZ at the Desert Museum, January 10th thru March 8th, after that will be in Florida (dates and details still being ironed out). I am definitely doing the happy dance!

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

Three Photos Selected for the Top 50!

Hi All,  

I am very excited to say that three of my photos were selected in the top 50 for the CSERC (Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center) 2014 Wildlife Photo Contest!  If you would like to see all of the photos selected go to this link:  http://cserc.org/main/news/news_briefs/2014-photo_contest_winners.html.

Also, I would really appreciate it if you would vote on my photos, for peoples choice, by likeing them on Facebook, here's the link to vote:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152471288971120.1073741864.83212356119&type=1

Here's the photos that were accepted:

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

Best in Show!!

Hi All,

I am absolutely thrilled!!!!  My Cougar titled, "Reflections" was awarded "Best in Show" at the Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, 2014 Animals Exhibition.

It was such a nice surprise to get that news!  If your interested in seeing the rest of the show you can view it online at this link:  2014 Animals Exhibition

I'm still working on the book and hope to have my part of it done this month.  We'll then have to go through some editing and designing the book itself but we are really really close.  I'll be sure to let all of you know when it's done.

I hope all of you are doing well and 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 Ostrich won second place!!!

Hi All,

I am very honored to announce that my artwork titled "Here's Lookin' At Ya!" received second place in the San Francisco Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America's annual exhibition.  It is quite an honor to receive the award.  A great big thank you to Sheila Finch, the juror of the exhibition.  Congratulations to the other award winners!

Don't forget to keep Scribbling!

Gemma

New Workshops Posted on my Site

Hi All,

I just wanted to let everyone know that I just posted a new workshop on my site.  Here's the link to the workshop page:  http://glassgems.net/workshops.html

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

Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits

Animal Totem; Cougar and the Cloud Spirits

Hi All,

I am thrilled to say that my "Animal Totem" piece will be displayed in the Artists for Conservation Annual Art Exhibition and Festival at Grouse Mountain Resort, North Vancouver, Canada, Sept. 26 thru October 5, 2014.  They selected approximately 200 pieces for the online exhibition and out of the 200 they chose 82 to be displayed in the live exhibition, I feel so honored to have my piece be chosen for that live show.

This piece was done with 100% Colored Pencil on Suede Mat board.  Let me know if you have any questions or comments.  And..... Don't forget............Keep Scribbling!!!!!!

Gemma