I discovered colored pencils about 25 years ago after being blown away by a drawing in an art magazine.  I had no idea you could create something of that level with colored pencils.  I work primarily with Prismacolor pencils, on a variety of papers: Strathmore bristol (300, 400 and 500 series), multi-medium board, watercolor paper and Stonehenge 250-gsm paper.  I work from my own photos and especially enjoy doing close-up nature studies because of the detail and also to avoid filling in large fields of color; very labor intensive!  I find it easier to move back and forth between small spaces.  Being self taught in colored pencil I find each drawing a learning experience.  I am a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and was awarded signature status in 2018.