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Gives information on the importance of pencil and paper in art. Background information on pencils; Detailed information on manufacture of paper.

The article offers information on the making of drawings by the students. Topics discussed include arranging the candy on to index card followed by taking photograph on cell phones; drawing the designs in large drawing paper; and shading the drawing using 6B, 2B and HB pencils to establish highlights, midtones and shadows. It also mention about the use of cotton swabs for creating rich-looking colors and textures.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for still life which includes mixed-media paper, pencils and erasers.

The article offers information on the management of art rooms by art teachers. Topics discussed include never forget anything in supply closet and keep cart clean and organized; having cart in front of the classroom's whiteboard and project images from computer; and arrangement of pencils, markers, erasers, and crayons.

Features several art education products. Practical painting accessories; Ergosoft pencils; Highlighting equipment.

Recommends that art teachers use colored pencils as a tool to bridge the gap between beginner drawing and design, to advanced drawing and painting. Why colored pencils are a good medium; Different types of colored pencils; Suggestions for drawing with them; Ideas for an art class on colored pencils.

The article reports on the invention and development of the pencil. The first pencil may have been the ancient Roman stylus. Other writing tools that followed were made of lead. The pencil being used in modern times is made of graphite. Graphite was discovered in 1564 in England. The refining of graphite was developed by Frenchman Nicolas-Jacques Conte. Pencils are classified by hardness, blackness and fineness of point.

The article presents recommended art materials for art teachers as of February 2014, including the Blue Q Art Supplies Box, the Visual Arts Pencil Set, the Kowala Lapboard for iPad tablet computers, and the Tactilcolor Three Dimensional (3D) Bubble Finger Paint.

The article evaluates eco-friendly pencils from TreeSmart art supplies.

The article provides brief information on pencils and art materials from the General Pencil Company.

The article evaluates Lumograph pencils by the writing instruments company Staedtler Mars.

The article evaluates the Studio Drawing Pencil Set from Blick.

The article evaluates the SenseMatic Plus mechanical pencil from Dixon Ticonderoga Co.