How to Buy a Drawing Pencils
Yes, there are pencils designed and manufactured for the sole purpose of drawing. These are different from normal pencils not only in terms of density, thickness and the darkness of the graphite but also in how smooth or rough they are.
A number of stationery manufacturers each have their own line of drawing pencils that are mostly the same, in terms of quality and price.
Things Required:
– An idea of what you are going to draw
– A budget plan
– A sharpener and eraser
– The paper that is compatible with the pencil
– Cash or a credit/debit card to make the payment
Instructions
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The first step is to have a plan on what you are thinking of drawing. This will help you pick out a specific drawing pencil for the task. Comics, illustrations, portraits and sketching each require a specific type of drawing pencil. Be sure to make a note of exactly what it is that you want to draw and the thickness of the lines that you might require.
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The second step is to identify what kinds of thickness you want the pencils to be. This can be crucial when it comes to pencil portraits as it will allow you to keep the image black, white and grey but with depth as well. Remember to refer back to your original plan for help with thickness.
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If you found the pencil you like try out one HB above and one HB below it as well, just to make sure you are in the correct threshold. You may be surprised as to just how much one HB can have an affect on the drawing.
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Make sure you buy the specific sharpener and eraser for the pencil as well. This will give you the best results when you finally make the drawing. Always remember to keep your pencil sharp as it will give you the best lines while drawing.
