Art Tools For Drawing


Maybe you are like us, we started off with plain ordinary graphite drawing pencils, we followed lots of tutorials and gradually upgraded our pencils and drawing paper, when we did, our artwork improved no end.

So, here are our thoughts from learning and from using the different papers and pencils.



What Art Tools For Drawing Do We Use?


Best Pencils For Drawing


Best Pencils For DrawingBest Pencils For Drawing

We have used many different pencils, colour, graphite and pastel and we now have our own favourite set of pencils which we will share with you here.

I am sure you have done the same and have your own favourite set of pencils, let us know what type you prefer, other visitors would love to hear what you use and how good they are.


Pan Pastels

Pan Pastels 80How To Use Pan Pastels

Art using Pan Pastels offers an exciting and versatile way to create vibrant artwork. Whether you are a beginner artist or more advanced, delving into the rainbow of colors that pan pastels provide can be a transformative experience.

Beginners and more experienced artists alike should start by understanding the basic techniques. Here's a simple way to begin:

  • Lightly load your soft tool with pan pastel.
  • Apply gently using a sweeping motion.
  • Build up layers gradually for depth and intensity of color.

This gentle layering ensures that your paper remains unscathed and your colours vivid.



How To Mount A Picture

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So, once your drawings are finished, what's next.

You will have to mount your drawing in a frame, how do you do that?

Here you will find a complete walk-through of how we do it, we hope it helps you.

How To Mount A Picture




 
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