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Pencil drawing is a wonderful art form that requires creativity, precision and patience. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, pencil drawing can be a relaxing and fulfilling experience. However, it also requires certain techniques and knowledge to get the most out of your works. In this blog, we will discuss some tips and tricks that will help you take your pencil drawings to the next level. Whether you want to draw landscapes, portraits or abstract artwork, these tips will help you improve your skills and unleash your creativity.
1. How to choose the best pencil for every situation
There are different hardness levels in pencils, suitable for different types of drawing. These hardness levels are indicated with the letters H (for hard) and B (for soft). A pencil with a higher H value is considered harder, while a pencil with a higher B value is considered softer. Hardness levels are also often accompanied by a number that indicates the intensity of the hardness level. For example, an H2 pencil has a higher hardness than an H1 pencil.
But what are the different hardnesses of pencils good for when drawing? Here are some factors to consider when choosing your pencil:
Shading: If you want a dark and intense shading, a soft pencil with a higher B value is the best choice. The soft pencil is easier to apply to the paper and thus gives a deeper shade. The higher the B value, the softer and darker the pencil becomes.
Fine details: If you want to draw finer details or lines, you should choose a harder pencil with a higher H value. A harder pencil produces a thinner line and is easier to control. The higher the H value, the harder the pencil and the finer the line.
Tip: The type of paper you are drawing on can also play a role in choosing the hardness level. Softer pencils are better suited to softer papers, such as sketch paper, while harder pencils work better on harder papers, such as watercolor paper.
2. The art of pencil sharpening: tips on how to do it right
To ensure you can draw optimally with your pencil, it is important that the tip is well sharpened. There are various methods for this - for example, some artists prefer to use a knife to carefully expose the tip and form the desired tip. Another option is a pencil sharpener, which creates a fine point quickly and easily.
If you choose to sharpen with a knife, be sure to use controlled movements to avoid injury. Once the pencil lead is exposed, you can use sandpaper on a piece of cardboard to sand the tip and shape it to the desired shape. Hold the pencil at an angle on the sandpaper and gently move the lead back and forth to achieve a sharp and precise point.
A well-sharpened pencil tip has many advantages: you can use it for a variety of purposes, for example holding the pencil at an angle for large areas and vertically for detailed areas. It is important that the tip is not too blunt to draw fine lines, but also not too sharp to damage the paper.
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Tip : It's worth trying out different methods of sharpening to find out which one works best for you. A well-sharpened pencil tip can make the difference between an a