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Drawing is one of the most basic ways to exercise your creativity.
But once you do, youll have the ability create images youre truly proud of.
Need help selecting your first set of drawing pencils?
Back and ForthArtist:Olivia Kemp
Weve got you covered with our guide to thebest drawing pencils!
Some are so basic that youve probably used them before without even realizing it.
Back and ForthArtist:Olivia Kemp
Back and forth: When we saybasic, this what were talking about.
Hatching and Cross HatchingArtist:Elena Limkina
Depending on how much pressure you apply, the darker your drawing will appear.
Hatching: Hatching involves making tiny ticks on your page.
verify that each mark is parallel to the other.
ScribbleArtist:Endre Penovác
Lines that are close together will look darker, while lines further apart will indicate highlights.
Hatching and Cross HatchingArtist:Elena Limkina
Cross Hatching: This technique is the logical extension to hatching.
ScribbleArtist:Endre Penovac
Scribble: Scribbling allows your hand the opportunity to fly across the page.
StipplingArtist:Xavier Casalta
Move your pencil in a random formationno precise marks necessary.
The more you scrawl all over an area, the darker it will look.
StipplingArtist:Xavier Casalta
Stippling: For those who love meticulous processes, this ones for you.
BlendingArtist:Jono Dry
Stippling involves making a countless amount of tiny dots on your paper.
Like all other approaches, the closer the dots, the darker the drawing.
BlendingArtist:Jono Dry
Blending: If youre using charcoal or pencil, try blending them.
you’re able to use your finger, a blending stick (akatortillon), orchamois cloth.
