Pr... — Combining Sketch And Tone For Pencil Drawing

Start with basic geometric forms (circles, blocks) to establish proportions.

Don't jump straight into shading. Create a "blueprint" for your tone.

Now, move to softer pencils () to create depth. Combining Sketch and Tone for Pencil Drawing Pr...

Use a faint line to mark where the brightest light hits. Do not shade inside these lines.

Use directional lines to follow the form of the object. For example, use curved strokes when shading a sphere to reinforce its roundness. Start with basic geometric forms (circles, blocks) to

Use an H or HB pencil with very little pressure. These lines should be easy to erase or blend away later.

Squint at your drawing. If it looks grey and flat, your tones are too similar. Darken your deepest shadows to make the sketch "pop." Now, move to softer pencils () to create depth

Instead of seeing "a nose," see the "shape of the shadow" it casts. Outline these specific shadow areas lightly. 3. The Development: Building Tone