Printable Tools for Colorists who Love Realism
Discover rich blends, subtle gradients, and a floofy studio assistant named Catalina. Tools designed for serious pencil people: Like you
Meet the Artist Behind the Vault
Hi, I’m Dina—a colored pencil artist who loves soft realism, intentional detail, and a good pencil combo. I create printable tools for colorists who care about texture, transitions, and blending that actually works—from swatching systems to smooth layering charts.
When I’m not designing tools, I’m working on a new line of custom portraits featuring cats, horses, and other animals I actually enjoy drawing (sorry, no dogs). I believe realism doesn’t have to be overwhelming—and coloring should feel a little magical, a little nerdy, and totally your own.
Studio life is fueled by pencils, process shots, and one very round studio mascot named Catalina (you’ll spot her in a few of my posts).
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What can I
Help you with?
Colorist Tools
Swatching, blending, and pencil chaos—made simple. Explore my downloadable tools designed for colorists who love smooth transitions, brand-specific charts, and rich pencil layering.
Custom Animal Portraits
Coming soon! Realistic colored pencil portraits of cats, horses, and the occasional feathered friend. Thoughtful, layered, and drawn with care—no dogs, but lots of heart.
Fine Art Prints Available
A small collection of my earlier wildlife and nature pieces, available as prints from Fine Art America
FROM THE STUDIO
Coloring Pages & Practice Sections (and one very round Floof 🏀)
Here’s a peek at what’s been on my desk lately—pages I’ve colored for fun and to sharpen my blending techniques. These aren’t my own illustrations (yet), but they show the same methods and tools featured in the Vault.
🎨 Colored with Prismacolor, Polychromos and some Inktense
✍️ Artists featured: Teresa Goodridge, Lana Green, Millie Marotta, Johanna Basford, and Rita Berman
Want to try these blending styles for yourself? Explore the Vault →
