Q. I create websets and/or outlook express stationery for non-profit private use only, can I use your artwork?
A. Yes, you can. However, please bear in mind that there are a number of rules to be adhered to. Please read my terms and conditions page before you proceed. You do NOT have to get in touch with me personally. I get lots of mail asking me for permission to use my work, and I simply do not have the time to answer them all.
Q. I create tubes for non-profit distribution amongst fellow graphics creators around the web, can I use your work?
A. Yes, but with a few conditions applied. Again, please read my terms and conditions page for clear guidance on how you can use my work.
Q. When are you going to start taking on commissioned work again?
A. Please visit this website to stay up date on when that might be. At the moment I do not yet have any idea when, please stay tuned for more info!
Q. Can you explain how you create your artwork, what materials do you use?
A. All the colour work is done with coloured pencils. I use a variety of brands: Prismacolor, Derwent, Caran D’Ache, Faber Castell and Bruynzeel. I take colours from all these brands that I like and combine them in my work. I also use pastels, watercolours (sometimes as a base to continue with cp), metallic inks and gold leaf. The support is acid free watercolour or etching paper, 300 grs. minimum weight and with a fine tooth. I love Vinci etching paper and Aquarelle D’Arches Satin. These both have a fine grain, but are not too smooth.
Q. Can you recommend any books about using coloured pencils?
A. Depends what you are trying to achieve… If you are looking to create portraits, I would say get a copy of Ann Kullberg’s “Colored Pencil Portraits Step-by-Step”, which gives you a good overview. For different techniques and ways of application, consider the books by Bet Borgeson. Also, I am one of the founders of the UK Coloured Pencil Society, visit our site and become a member if you live in Europe/UK. If you live in the USA, consider joining the Colored Pencil Society of America. These Societies can provide you with loads of interesting and educational information.