{"id":12627,"date":"2023-12-23T19:35:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T19:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toadhollowstudio.com\/wp_blog\/?page_id=12627"},"modified":"2023-12-24T12:10:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T12:10:40","slug":"first-steps-in-the-art-of-pencil-drawing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toadhollowstudio.com\/wp_blog\/first-steps-in-the-art-of-pencil-drawing\/","title":{"rendered":"First Steps in the Art of Pencil Drawing"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pencil drawing appeals to many aspiring artists because it\u2019s an inexpensive yet expressive medium. Drawings can range from quick sketches to full tonal artwork, and you probably have all the supplies you need to get started right now.<\/header>\n
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\"Ordinary
Ordinary Writing Pencil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Just One Pencil <\/strong>
\nYou could produce a very nice sketch with just a \u201c#2\u201d or \u201cHB\u201d pencil, and that\u2019s the hardness of most common pencils and the type you\u2019re most likely to find tucked away in a desk drawer.<\/p>\n

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\u2026 Or A Few <\/strong>
\nHowever, graphite pencils are made in several degrees of hardness, with \u201c9B\u201d at the soft end of the scale and \u201c9H\u201d at the hard end. I suggest that you buy a small set. If you want to purchase them separately, buy a 2B, 4B, B, 2H, and 4H.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be able to use these extra pencils to create a larger range of textures and shading than you could with just an HB pencil.<\/p>\n

\"drawingSketching Paper <\/strong>
\nYou could use any unlined paper for sketching, but paper that\u2019s specifically labeled for drawing or sketching has a texture that \u201cholds on\u201d to the graphite better than normal writing paper.\u00a0You can find inexpensive drawing pads in the office supply section of most stores.<\/p>\n

A few other handy items to pick up while you\u2019re shopping are a handheld pencil sharpener, a few different types of erasers, and\u00a0a box or a bag\u00a0for\u00a0your supplies.<\/p>\n

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Realistic Drawing<\/strong>
\nMost people want to draw realistically, and anyone can learn to draw that way with practice. Contrary to popular belief though, you\u2019ll need to draw from life or a photo and not from your imagination. While you might be able to visualize what you want to draw, you\u2019ll find that the details are elusive unless you have a photographic memory.<\/p>\n

Learning to draw what you see realistically requires that you see the subject in an objective way, and that you move the pencil so that it mimics the shape or outline of the subject. Both of these skills can be improved by the use of a drawing \u201cgrid\u201d and by regular practice.<\/p>\n

A Drawing Grid<\/strong>
\nA drawing grid breaks the subject into smaller and easier to draw parts. It\u2019s easy to create a grid on top of a photo, so I recommend you try that first.<\/p>\n

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Drawing Grid On Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How To Make It<\/strong>
\nPrint out a digital photo at the same size you\u2019d like to draw it. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Use a ruler and a soft pencil (2B or 4B) to divide the photo into halves and then quarters.<\/p>\n

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Drawing grid On Paper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next, lightly draw a divided rectangle of the same size on the drawing paper. Use a ruler to make sure the lines are straight and the squares are the same size.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Drawing On A Grid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

How To Use It<\/strong>
\nOn your drawing paper grid, mark where the subject in the photo crosses each line of its grid, and then connect those marks as you draw the outline of the subject.<\/p>\n

Another way to use the grid is to concentrate on drawing just one square at a time. Lots of beginners, and some advanced artists, too, use this second method of grid drawing because subjects are more manageable when drawn in small \u201cbites.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whichever method you use, erase the grid lines when you\u2019re done and you\u2019ll have a line drawing that you can leave as is or enhance it with shading and texture.<\/p>\n

Shading Exercises<\/strong>
\nAdding three-dimensionality with shading is exciting, but it requires some skill. Here are two beginning shading exercises to get you started.<\/p>\n

Shade A Ball<\/a><\/p>\n

Shade Three Dimensional Pyramids<\/a><\/p>\n

And here are more exercises and videos<\/a> that will help you learn more about drawing.<\/p>\n

Keep Drawing<\/strong>
\nFinally,\u00a0to draw well you have to draw a lot. Drawing through\u00a0self judgement\u00a0and fear of failure is essential. \u00a0I\u2019ve been drawing for over 30 years, and I still<\/em> have to remind myself to keep drawing through all the \u201cstuff\u201d that tries to get in the way. So just keep drawing, no matter what<\/p>\n

I’m a Blick Affiliate, and I get a small commission when you buy from these links at no extra cost to you. If you do that, thanks!<\/p>\n

Carol’s Starter Drawing Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pencils<\/strong>
\nDerwent Graphic 2B<\/a>\"\"
\nDerwent Graphic HB<\/a>\"\"
\nDerwent Graphic 2H<\/a>\"\"
\n(If one is out of stock, get the next softer grade.)
\nPaper<\/strong>
\nCanson Classic Cream Drawing Pad<\/a>\"\"
\nErasers<\/strong>
\nFaber-Castell Kneaded Eraser<\/a>\"\"
\nAlvin Vinyl Eraser<\/a>
\nHelix Automatic Cordless Eraser<\/a>
\nSharpener<\/strong>
\nKum Long Point Pencil Sharpener<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Draw\u00a0well, draw with happiness, and never stop!
\nCarol<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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