It is with a heavy heart we have decided to close this website for all future updates. We are a thriving community over on facebook, so please head on over to our Facebook Group to stay connected with other Australian Coloured Pencil Artists from all levels in their coloured pencil journey.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustralianColouredPencils/
I would like to thank all the people who have supported the Australian Coloured Pencil Network over the years. In particularly those who still continue to support the community with their time in the FB group. It has been an amazing journey.
Over the last 10 years I have personally supported this group with my time, money and commitment and I still believe in supporting the growth of the industry and artists of ALL levels in this coloured pencil community here we have started in Australia. I am still passionate to be teaching, working with coloured pencils and open to questions and comment that anyone may have so if you have any of those my website / blog and social media details are below and i invite you to please connect with me there –
If you wish to look over the archives of the ACPN – please head over to our blog archive here: http://www.colouredpencils.com.au/blog/
Thankyou, Belinda Lindhardt, ACPN Admin
Art Web & Blog: http://www.creativehardt.com.au – Creative Services Web: http://www.belindalindhardt.com.au/
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http://www.instagram.com/bellind/
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