by Manuel Marino | Drawing
Drawing pencils, often recognized as the familiar yellow No. 2 pencils, are commonly purchased in packs and used in schools. These pencils are not recommended for drawing, as the tiny particles in the graphite, or lead, contain reflective particles. These particles can cause your drawing to exhibit glare from certain angles or produce an excessively silvery, unrealistic appearance.
While these pencils can be useful for specific drawing techniques and parts of a drawing, they should not be used for the entire piece. Areas in which regular graphite pencils are suitable include shading the white of an eye, drawing glass, shiny or silvery metals, and smooth or glossy fabrics such as silk or satin.
It is important to note that although “ordinary” pencils contain graphite, there are also artist-quality graphite pencils available that are more suitable for drawing. The key difference lies in the filler mixed with the graphite, with varying amounts producing different levels of stiffness. Standard pencils have a hardness level in the middle of the scale, while artist pencils offer a wide range of fillers to choose from.
Drawing Pencil Grades:
- Extremely hard: 7H to 9H
- Very hard: 4H to 6H
- Hard: 3H to 4H
- Medium hard: H
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“Drawing Pencils – what’s the Difference, and what type is Best?”
by Manuel Marino | Drawing
Before embarking on any design work, you must first gather the necessary materials for pencil drawing. HB and B type pencils of various grades will be essential. However, choosing the right paper is crucial as it can make or break your pencil design.
Materials:
If the paper is too smooth or too pale, it will not allow the pencil to deposit the proper amount of particles, making it difficult for the artist to apply the right pressure on the pencil tip. Initially, you can use standard photocopying paper. Place two or three sheets on a piece of cardboard to provide more flexibility when drawing lines and working on shading’s darker and lighter parts.
Drawing Live Subjects:
To improve your drawing skills, practice drawing from life. Live subjects are anything you see before your eyes. Observe an object nearby and capture its image in your mind. Attempt to transfer the mental image onto paper. Drawing live objects allows you to correct any deviations in shape.
Shading:
To show contrasts of light, skillful use of the pencil is necessary. In pencil design, shading is an aspect that brings out the best in an artist. Balanced shading can create an image as beautiful
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