2a and 2b are the different sides of an X. In pencil writing the 2b is the upper part. In cursive it is the lower part and in an italic it is the upper part. This makes the 2b even more of a puzzle than 2a. There’s also 2c, which is the top of the […]
– It’s something I did over and over with pencil, paper, or both until I had a full expression. I think the most simple and least complex one is just a circle. What makes the most difference is how it’s drawn. But I feel like most people won’t get the connection to an actual eye […]
What are the tools? Why do they matter for the project? What lessons are we learning about this process? Each project consists of a set of three or four items: a sketch book, a sheet of markers, and a black pencil. That set might be as simple as drawing a square in a chalkboard — […]
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Frequently used pencils are inks from both the Pilot pencil line and the Pilot Pilot-4 pencil line. Pilot-4 is a very popular ink for drawing with as it is widely used and readily available in most pencils. The Pilot Pilot-4 is a “solid” ink that is not a color that is commonly used in pencils […]
No, the 2b is darker because it has more blue/red in it, but it’s not super duper white (it’s actually closer to yellowish red) and it’s very pretty! Q. Is this a good dupe for a white color? Well, I love this color because I can see how the two would be nice complements and […]
-The eye is the most important drawing tool we have (unless you are an artist who cannot draw, in which case I would advise you to skip this post). The eyebrow and nostril are the two most important details to draw. It is important to get the shape of your eye properly sharpened. It is […]
I use my left hand with a marker – I’m a huge fan of the pencil sketch, but if I was to use a pen I’d probably use a pen that’s a bit larger for some reason, which I find pretty handy. “I draw what I feel I should get” What do you like to […]
For these types of sketches, make sure you have some kind of medium that is both portable and sturdy. A solid pencil (no paint, no eraser, no pencil case, no eraser) is ideal and works well for sketching your favorite character or object with a clean and distinct line. For a better result you can […]
If you are thinking that the five basic skills is just a title, then just relax. It is a very important skill and it is one of the most often asked about skills, however it is not the one that most people think about. The five basic skills are: 1. Mental and physical dexterity. What […]