Colored Pencil Artworks
These colored pencil artworks were created by former Grades 9 and 11 art students. they used various color pencil techniques on paper, with care and great detail. The resulting works are quite striking and will evoke emotions in the viewers.
-R. Bentinck, Art and Design Teacher

The Students Behind the Colored Pencil Artworks
This article showcases some of the most incredible colored pencil artworks created by former Grades 9 and 11 Art and Design students from Bishop Michael Eldon School, Freeport Grand Bahama in The Bahamas.
The pieces are simple yet extraordinarily intricate and vibrant in their own unique way, and they are sure to impress anyone who sees them.
The students have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into their creations, and the results are truly spectacular. Whether you’re a fan of colored pencils or not, you’re sure to be blown away by these amazing artworks!
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Cassidy Cartwright

Colored Pencil Artworks by Cassidy-Grade 11
What makes Cassidy’s work so unique is her use of color. She incorporates different hues and shades to create beautiful pieces that are truly eye-catching. Her attention to detail is also noteworthy, as each piece is carefully crafted and showcases her talent for creating artworks usimg various subject matters.
Ballerinas
This work is a colorful and intricate rendering of ballerinas in pencil. The artist has used shading and detail to create a realistic effect, while also adding pops of color that give the image a whimsical feel. The dancers appear to be in mid-motion, frozen in time for the viewer to admire. The use of pencil as the chosen medium gives the work an old-fashioned feel, enhancing the overall effect.

Sand Dollars
‘Sand dollars‘ is a colored pencil piece on paper that uses color pencil to depict sand dollars. The artwork is simplistic in its depiction of this shell commonly found on the beaches in the Bahamas. The use of color creates a beautiful and eye-catching image.

Delicia Andrews

Colored Pencil Artworks by Delicia-Grade 11
Colored pencil artworks are some of the most beautiful and intricate pieces of artwork around. The delicate colors and fine lines make for a stunning piece of art that can be appreciated by anyone.
Delicia is a colored pencil art student who takes great pride in her work. She created these pieces in Grade 11. Her skills have only grown better with time. Her artwork is incredibly detailed, and the colors are always bright and vibrant.
Cock of the Rock
The Cock of the Rock is a beautiful bird that can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America. This brightly colored bird is a member of the cotinga family, and is known for its distinctive red crest. Delica did a very good job of capturing the characteristics using colored pencils.

Under the Sea
There is something incredibly peaceful and calming about spending time looking at artwork depicting scenes from nature, and colored pencil drawings of under the sea scenes are no exception. The student’s careful attention to detail brings these scenes to life, allowing the viewer to explore every nook and cranny. From vibrant coral reefs to schools of fish darting through the water, each artwork is a little slice of paradise.

Haley Adderley

Colored Pencil Artworks by Haley-Grade 11
The artwork of Haley is created mainly with colored pencils. What makes her work unique is the vast color palette that she uses, as well as the fact that she often includes multiple layers of pencil strokes to create a sense of depth and texture. This approach gives her pieces a luminous quality that is both striking and beautiful.
Candle Light Dinner
Candle light dinners are often romantic, but they can also be beautiful and peaceful. This particular candle light dinner was done with colored pencil on paper. The colors were chosen to create a soft and calming effect. The result is a semi abstract composition that can be enjoyed for its beauty or used as a source of relaxation.

Red Mystery
There’s something about the vibrancy of red that just seems to demand attention. In this piece, the deep, rich hue is used to great effect, providing a powerful focal point against the pale background. Despite being done in colored pencil, there’s a lot of life and energy in this piece- it’s easy to see why red is often associated with passion and excitement.

Amor Ferguson

Colored Pencil Artworks by Amor-Grade 11
The artwork of Amor is beautiful, and her use of color is amazing. The way she can blend the colors together to create different shades and tones is really quite something to see. Her artwork looks like it is a photograph, and yet it is all done with pencils. It is really quite an amazing feat.
Caring for a Pet
Caring for a sick cat can be a challenge, but with a little bit of patience and love, you can help your furry friend get better. Amor managed to capture this well in her composition Caring for a Pet.

Still Life with Egg Plant
This work is a colored pencil drawing of a of vegetables with the eggplant as the main focus. Amor The has chosen to depict the vegetable in a still life setting, with a simple background and muted colors. The composition is realistically drawn, with attention paid to its shape, texture, and shading. This piece is executed with skill and precision, and showcases the student’s talent for creating lifelike images.

Portrait
This drawing is a portrait of a young man, and it was done with colored pencils. The student has used a variety of browns to create a realistic effect, and the result is a very lifelike image. The use of color is particularly impressive in the eyes, which seem to stare out at the viewer. This is an excellent example of how colored pencils can be used to create stunning portraits.

Kimberley Low

Colored Pencil Artwork by Kimberley-Grade 9
The artwork created by Kimberley is truly amazing. She has a great talent for using colored pencils to create pieces that are both beautiful and unique. Her artwork often features bright colors and intricate details, which results in pieces that are truly stunning.
Flamingo
This is an example of a flamingo that has been drawn in colored pencils. The colors are bright and eye-catching, which makes the flamingo stand out against the background. The use of color makes the image more interesting and vibrant, adding to the overall effect.

Javar Williams

Colored Pencil Artwork by Javar Williams-Grade 11
Javar Williams uses colored pencils to create his artwork. He has a very unique and interesting style that can be best described as “expressive.” His pieces are often colorful and introspective, with a lot of detail and movement.
Williams says that he enjoys using colored pencils because they are “so versatile.” He likes the way they allow him to create different textures and layers, adding depth and interest to his pieces. He also finds that colored pencils are forgiving, meaning that mistakes are easy to fix.
Broken Dreams
This drawing is an excellent example of how an students can use color to evoke emotion. The use of dull colors and familiar symbols create a feeling of sadness, while the dove silouettes in the background give a feeling of hope.
This composition effectively communicates the theme of broken dreams. Additionally, the use of colored pencil as the medium gives the drawing a personal and relatable feel.

Lakiesa Saunders

Colored Pencil Artworks by Lakiesa-Grade 11
Colored pencil artwork can be quite beautiful and Lakiesa is a perfect example of that. She has a wonderful way of using color to create stunning pieces of art. What I love about her work is the way she uses such a limited medium to produce such rich and varied results. Each piece feels like it has its own unique personality, which is something I can definitely appreciate.
Kiwis
This is a still life composition of Kiwis done with colored pencil. Lakiesa uses a limited color palette to create a sense of depth and realism. The kiwis are the focal point of the image, and the artist has used light and shadow to create interest and depth. The background is simple and unobtrusive, adding to the focus on the kiwis.

Pomergranate
This study is of a Pomergranate fruit that has been colored with various values and shades of red. The different colors allow for an examination of the effect of color on the appearance of the fruit.

Diamonds are Forever
This artwork is composed of lots of small diamond shapes in various colors in the composition. The diamonds are arranged in a repeating pattern. The piece is semi-abstract, meaning that it doesn’t represent a specific object or scene, but instead captures the essence of diamonds and their eternal beauty.

Jade Adderley

Colored Pencil Artwork by Jade Adderley-Grade 9
One art who has shown competencewith colored pencil artwork is Jade Adderley. Her pieces are often characterized by their attention to detail and the use of bright colors.
Adderley’s artwork often tells a story or paints a picture of a specific moment in time. She strives to evoke emotion in her viewers and wants them to feel something when they look at her pieces.
Sun, Sand and Flamingoes
Sun, Sand and Flamingoes, a semi abstract colored pencil drawing, is a work that explores the relationship between elements of nature: the sun, the sand, and the flamingo. Jade sought to create a work that was both aesthetically pleasing and that also conveyed a message or story.
Through the use of soft colors and contour lines, Jade was able to create a beautiful work of art that also speaks to the viewer about the natural world.

Kiara Rolle

Colored Pencil Artwork by Kiara Rolle-Grade 9
The artwork of Kiara is something that should be seen by everyone. The use of bright colors and the incorporation of different textures makes her work unique and interesting to look at. Her pieces are always full of life, no matter what the subject may be. Kiara’s art is inspired by the world around her, which is clear when looking at her pieces. She uses a variety of mediums in her work, but colored pencils seem to be her favorite. The results are stunning pieces that are both beautiful and mesmerizing.
Lobsters
The lobster in this artwork is rendered in a semi-abstract style, with bright colors and expressive markings. Kiara used a variety of techniques to create a sense of movement and life in the creature, from the textured of the surface of its shell to the fluid lines of its body. The result is an eye-catching and intriguing piece that invites closer inspection.

John Johnson

Colored Pencil Artwork by John Johnson-Grade 11
Johnson’s process is slow and meticulous. He starts by sketching out his idea on paper, then begins to fill in the details with tiny strokes of color. The final product is a work of art that is both mesmerizing and timeless.
Black Mystery
Black Mystery is a semi abstract colored pencil drawing on paper. The work consists of gold profile images of phroahs on a blue background. There is a feeling of depth and space in the work, as well as a sense of mystery and abstraction. The use of color is bold and striking, with different shades of blues creating an effect that is both eye-catching and intriguing.

Lavonne Mack

Colored Pencil Artwork by Lavonne Mack-Grade 9
Mack’s pieces are often inspired by nature, with vibrant colors and intricate details. She uses a variety of techniques to create her art, including burnishing and layering different colors on top of each other to create depth. Her work is truly stunning, and it’s no wonder that she performed well in her external Art and design examination.
Sea Shells
This is a colored pencil drawing of shells on the beach. Lavonne has used a variety of colors to create a beautiful and realistic scene.
The shells are rendered in such a way that they look like they are lying on the sand, and the waves in the background give the picture a sense of depth. This is an excellent example of how students take familiar things and create interesting compositions.

Angelina Rahming
Colored Pencil Artwork by Angelina Rahming-Grade 11
Angelina Rahming is a colored pencil art student who loves portraying Bahamian themes in her compositions. She has a unique style that combines realism with a touch of impressionism, giving her artworks a dream-like quality.
Flamingoes
This is a colorful and whimsical drawing of two flamingoes and blue marlins. The vibrant colors are eye-catching, and the detail in the drawing is impressive. The artist has clearly put a lot of thought into creating a beautiful and unique work of art.

Colored Pencil Artworks by Other Students
This is a showcase of artworks created by other students using colored pencils. The students used a variety of techniques to produce their pieces, from layering colors to blending hues. Their works are imaginative and evoke a sense of wonder. What’s more, the use of color in these pieces is truly captivating, making them all the more special.
Under the Sea

Scarlet Macaws

Coral Reef

Blue Marlins

Hamster

Sheep Head

My Final Thoughts on Colored Pencil Artworks
In conclusion, the colored pencil artworks showcased in this article are absolutely spectacular. The level of detail and creativity that went into each piece is astounding, and it’s amazing to see what students are capable of when they put their minds to it.
If you’re looking for a way to get inspired, or if you’re just looking for something beautiful to look at, then be sure to check out these pieces!
Which one of these colored pencil artworks impressed you the most and why? Share in the comments below.
Creative and absolutely beautiful!
Thanks, Karen. Years after these pieces are still inspiring I had to share them.
Oh wow! Excellent pieces. Memories of my students in The Bahamas. Randy you were truly an inspiration to this group.
Yvonne Lee
July 2022.
Thanks, Lady Lee. They were my inspiration too.