Combining Sketch And Tone For: Pencil Drawing Pr...

Use an H or HB pencil with very little pressure. These lines should be easy to erase or blend away later.

Never press hard to get a dark tone; it crushes the paper grain and creates an ugly shine. Instead, layer multiple passes of a soft pencil.

Now, move to softer pencils () to create depth. Combining Sketch and Tone for Pencil Drawing Pr...

Use directional lines to follow the form of the object. For example, use curved strokes when shading a sphere to reinforce its roundness.

Don't jump straight into shading. Create a "blueprint" for your tone. Use an H or HB pencil with very little pressure

This is the secret to "combining" the two. Where the light is bright, let the sketch line disappear ( lost edge ). Where the shadow is deep, use a sharp, dark edge ( found edge ). 4. The Finish: Refinement

Start with basic geometric forms (circles, blocks) to establish proportions. Instead, layer multiple passes of a soft pencil

Use this to "draw" with light. Dab it onto shaded areas to lift graphite and create subtle transitions.