![]() I’m not sure I mention this anywhere, but I only use dull tips (almost flat) on my pencils. However, it takes time … most of my drawings take over 120 hours. You probably cannot get india ink dark but adequate can be done. But my point being that application and paper have a tremendous effect on the outcome and dark is possible with graphite. The Kimberly 9xxb is purportedly (according to my friend JD Hillberry anyway) the darkest graphite pencil available. Hair and fur are altogether different techniques. I also use very smooth paper although I wouldn’t recommend plate finish as darks require a LOT more work on that surface. The only time I really apply pressure is when doing pupils in eyes but only when I am absolutely sure of the location. The darkest pencil I have ever used is 4B. Each layer takes longer and longer but I am in full control of the values. Then I change to a writing grip but still as little pressure as possible. I continue in this fashion with the side of the pencil until I reach the HB range. Each layer gets slicker but I resist the urge to push down. Then 2H – progressively going softer and softer. Then I’ll go to 4H and repeat the process should I need more value. By not pressing the tooth is never damaged (flattened) so it continues to accept graphite although each pass goes more and more slowly. I generally begin with a solid layer of 6H with the side of the pencil and almost no pressure – let the weight of the pencil pull off whatever material the paper wants. I explain my technique for skin in much greater detail here but be aware that much of what I say is on a more advanced level. Those specs will also show through if the application of the graphite is not done in layers. A deep and large tooth like that requires that all craters be filled with graphite or white/light colored specs will show through. The paper appears to be somewhat rougher more like a cold press watercolor paper or perhaps vellum. Please don't spend a lot of money on this tool! As long as it is fairly soft, it will get the job done.In looking at your examples I can see two things that would hinder getting things really dark. Soft-bristled paintbrush: This is a very inexpensive paintbrush that I dug out of the recesses of one of my art bins. Check out my video tutorial on three ways to use this drawing tool!ĥ. Kneaded eraser: Always incredibly useful, as it can be shaped into different forms depending on your erasing needs. Interested in other ways to use white charcoal pencils? Check out my article on the subject here!Ĥ. White pencil: A single pencil was used in the making of this tutorial! I am using a 'General's Charcoal White 558' Pencil, which should be available at your local art supply store, or online. ![]() Black drawing paper: I generally recommend drawing paper made by Strathmore or Canson.ģ. It fits comfortably on my lap, and does not bend (a bendy drawing board has to be one of my top 3 pet peeves).Ģ. However, recently I have been enjoying the one pictured above for smaller drawings. Drawing board: A sturdy drawing board is essential! For many years, my favorite drawing boards have been the lightweight ones made by Helix. I'm so excited to share this technique with you, and to help you learn how to draw glass. This may require a considerable shift in your mindset! W here we would normally leave the paper blank where lightest values are needed and add value toĭarken shadows, here we will leave the paper blank where shadows are needed and add value to create the light areas. This should allow us to analyze what stage of the drawing process we are in, and to determine how to move forward.Īnother exciting, and perhaps novel, challenge of this particular drawing scenario, is using white charcoal on black paper, as opposed to a dark pencil on light paper. Requires a similar approach, and similar 'modes of seeing'! As artist Robert Irwin says, "Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees." We need to view this glass mug not as a glass mug, but as lines, However, really most representational drawing ![]() Interestingly, to forget that you are drawing glass! It's common to perceive this subject matter as complex due to its numerous reflectionsĪnd highlights, and in your intimidation to think that it needs beĪpproached differently than other subject matter.
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