GRAPHITE
In considering the techniques for realistic drawings, graphite will be our foundation. Almost every project in this book, except for the lessons on charcoal, will rely on the use of graphite in the form of a wood-encased pencil that we will sharpen to a very fine point. There are so many other forms of graphite to explore, from the silky, deep-toned powdered graphite to the watercolor-like effects of water-soluble graphite. All have their place, and I hope that in time you will experiment with each of them.
Maple Seeds, graphite
Graphite Drawing
Of all the mediums I have worked with over my career, graphite is my favorite. There is ...
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