sketches

Know your pencil

having a correct pencil for you sketch is basic. The hardness of the graphite is demonstrated on the pencil:'B' pencils are milder,'H' are more enthusiastically, and 'HB' sits in the center- there's abig difference between a 4H and a 4B. "i recommend starting somewhere on the finishing with the darker B scale".

when you are learning how to draw, it's also worth considering using mechnical pencils alongside traditional ones.'mechanical pencils are usually better suited for precision, while trditional pencils are great for laying down large areas of texture,"."Keep in mind that most mechnical pencils come with HB pre-inserted, which gives you only the middle range to work with."

Take control of your pencil

If you position your hand closer to the end of the pencil, you have more control andprecision, but heavier strokes,"."gripping further up the pencil will give you less control and precision, but lighter strokes".

Try different mark making methods

There are plenty of sketching techniques to help you achieve different styles and efforts. Above are some examples demonstrating different ways to create form and depth. "it's important to experiment and find what works best for you, to not only complement but enhance your style,". While i prefer smoother value transitions with the pencil strokes blending in against a thin outline, you may be more partial to cross hatching against a bold outline."