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what type of pencils are used for pencil sketching

The wide variety of pencils available can be perplexing, so it’s important to know exactly what goes into choosing the best pencils for sketching and drawing as well as how to use them. Despite being commonly referred to as “lead,” the fills in wood pencils are actually a blend of graphite and clay. The harder […]

what type of paper can be used for pencil sketching

Sketch paper is frequently made from wood pulp, is thin and affordable, and is offered in big, thick pads. Choose acid-free sketch paper if you want your drawings to last, and heavier weight paper with a minimum weight of 125 grams per square meter if you like thicker paper for your drawings (gms).  Almost any […]

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT COLOURED PENCILS TECHNIQUES

Coloured pencil techniques form the foundation to create any art work. After mastering these techniques you can use them to layer colours over to create depth.  There are 5 coloured pencil techniques : Stippling Hatching Cross-hatching back and forth stroke scumbling. -STIPPLING : this method involves placing tiny dots on the paper. These dots can […]

Charcoal Shading and Blending Tips

For a smooth, realistic appearance, there are numerous shading and blending methods for charcoal drawings:  Use a round paint brush to lightly tint some portions of the drawing. You can control the brush well and get into the finer details of your work thanks to its precise tip and soft bristles.   Blending stumps can be […]

CHARCOAL ART

Charcoal sketching is a form of dry medium that can easily be adapted. This can create different tones, and textures, and also can be easily blended. Charcoal sketching is popular for portrait and landscape artists. This dry medium can be applied on any surface from smooth to coarse.   [image from gallery bastejs] MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR […]