✏️ New to graphite pencils? This quick beginner’s guide covers the materials, techniques, and process I use in every drawing, and we’ll put it into practice with an orange.
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If I had to condense everything you need to know about graphite pencils as a beginner into a single video, this would be it.
We’ll cover:
– The essential materials you’ll need
– My go-to process for realistic results
– How to build up tones and textures step by step
To demonstrate, I’ll show you how I applied these techniques while drawing a simple orange – the perfect subject for practicing smooth shading and realistic details.
This video is a shorter version of my full Graphite Pencil class on Skillshare, where I go into much more depth and include a class project. If you’d like to follow along in more detail, you can get 30 days of free Skillshare membership here:
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Materials List
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Faber-Castell Matt Graphite Pencil Set:
Strathmore Bristol Board Paper:
Faber-Castell Putty Eraser:
Electric Eraser:
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Thank you – very helpful!
What pencil grade should you use for the grid?
Want to dive deeper into graphite drawing?
This video is a shortened version of my full Beginner’s Graphite Pencil Class on Skillshare, where I cover every step in detail and include a class project.
Grab 30 days free access here: https://skl.sh/3NQLVmB
Thanks for the advice, it will significantly help with me drawing. The advice you presented was simple and comprehendible, but tremendously helpful.
Can we use normal drawing papers