Materials for realistic drawing

Materials for realistic drawing

Pencil

First of all let's talk about pencils. There are several types of pencils of different pigments. The pigment may be colored, carbon or graphite. I'll be talking about graphite in this case. Graphite pencils are available in many different classes ranging from 9B (softest) to 9H (hardest). Graffiti soft clay therefore have less darker graphites hard (Hard) have more clay and are lighter than graffiti B. Below is a chart which illustrates the various grades of graphite.

There are many different brands of pencils. I use staedtler. For most of my designs I use only the following 5 degrees, 4B, 3B, B, HB, 2H. Anything harder than a 2H graphite will probably damage your paper, ruining the fibers.

Sometimes when I'm drawing I need a more precise tool, then use a mechanical pencil with HB and 3B graffiti that make all the difference in the final finish.

Paper

I think the role is as important as the pencil. In the years that I've been drawing that I tested with different types and brands. I have a few favorite types. One is the Drawing Canson 200gr. It has a grainy texture, no bleach, acid free neutral pH, treated against fungi and bacteria, has a very consistent surface, perfect for drawing.

Mixing the graphite

I use some graphite mixture, when I'm drawing. My favorites are the stump and use a tissue. The stump is a roll of paper, pressed into cylindrical shape with pointed ends, it is used specifically for the purpose of obtaining esfumado.Existe esfuminhos various sizes that you can use according to your drawing.

Already the tissue is indicated for mild gradients, getting a good finish in the final design

Rubber

There are different types of rubber allocated to each situação.As main ones are:

Rubber plastic: Use for strong lines and where there is not much detail.

Clean-types: Your body is completely malleable. Absorbs graphite avoiding blur the drawing.

Pen eraser: To work with small details and shine to hair.