As age-old art accessories go, pencil sharpeners are a must, whether you’re a writer, draftsperson, or colored pencil aficionado. Sure, you can use a knife to create that perfect point, but why not ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. David Rees, the man behind the popular political comic Get Your War On, ...

David Rees thinks he knows how to sharpen pencils. He says people have entrusted 1,500 pencil points to his sharpening business. I know a little something about working with sharp pencils, and let me ...

This is a revised drawing from my Mother’s Day tribute essay published here in 2013. Mom passed later that year. I was a bad thumb sucker, as my mama put it. But the one thing I liked better than my ...

Gone are the days when kids had to raise their hands, rise from their desks and walk to sharpen their pencils in the corner of the classroom. Granted, personal sharpeners definitely aren’t a fresh ...

Yes, "The Campaign for the Accurate Measurement of Creativity" is a Kickstarter for a pencil sharpener attached to a mason jar. And yes, this is pretty silly. It's also, however, a worthwhile ...

If you use those old fashioned wooden pencils then you might still need to buy a pencil sharpener. Well an artist came up with these 'Living Dead Dolls' Sadie Pencil Sharpener that not only sharpen ...

Electric pencil sharpeners have grown in demand amongst students, creatives, and professionals who frequently use pencils. These tools offer a quick, efficient, and accurate sharpening process which ...

This is an opinionated Mother’s Day tribute. This is a revised drawing from my Mother’s Day tribute essay first published in 2013. Mom passed later that year. I was a bad thumb sucker, as my mama put ...