Inside This Issue: From My Desk — It's the season for fall leaves, pumpkin pies, and thankfulness. What are you thankful for this year? Step-by-Step: Peaches and Glass — Carmen Barros guides you through creating a homespun still life on Art Spectrum Colourfix, a surface that accepts color easily, layers well, and can be completely erased. Includes downloadable line drawing and images! Capturing the Serenity of Nature — Meet colored pencil artist Pamela Clements and enjoy the special moments of wonder and natural beauty she finds and shares in her art. Daydream: Soft-Focus Landscapes — In this how-to article, master colored pencil artist Julie Podstolski shares techniques for creating the glowing, soft-focus artwork that has made her art so collectable. Includes downloadable line drawing and images! What's New Harry? Derwent Studio Colored Pencils — This month Harry takes a fresh look at one of the first types of pencils he ever reviewed. Plus we have a color chart and videos for you to watch online. Starting Point: Comparing Apples to Oranges to Art? — In this month's column especially for beginners, Jan Fagan provides you with helpful techniques to be proud of the artist you are! My New Ukulele: Working on Wood with Colored Pencils — Gretchen Evans Parker shares her experience building a ukulele and embellishing it with colored pencil. Achieve Vibrant Colors on Black Paper — Black paper is dramatic and fun to work on, but there are tricks to creating rich and vibrant colors on it. Carmen Barros shows you how. When Your Self-Doubt Creeps In — Do you sometimes question your artistic skill and creativity? Corrina Thurston has some tips to help you say goodbye to those limiting thoughts. Plus! Enjoy Showcase with artwork by Carol E. Maltby, Maryann DellaRocco, and Jacquelyn Taylor, The Pencil Box, and more.