Graphite
For sketching, detail, construction lines and gradual tonal values. H grades stay lighter; B grades are softer, darker and mark the paper more quickly.
Graphite · charcoal · pastels · papers · sketchbooks · accessories
Drawing
Graphite pencils, charcoal, pastels, coloured pencils, drawing papers, sketchbooks and accessories for sketching, illustration, artistic studies, shadows, textures and precise line work.
This drawing selection brings together tools chosen for their hardness, density, texture and reaction to paper. It supports observation drawing, quick sketches, hatching, tonal studies, preparatory research and more finished illustrations.
Choosing drawing materials
The right tool depends on the mark you want.
Graphite, charcoal, pastel and coloured pencil do not offer the same density, precision or texture. Paper matters just as much: its grain affects grip, blending, layering and the sharpness of the line.
Charcoal & pastel
For deep blacks, broad shadows, textured surfaces and blending. These materials need paper with enough grain to hold the particles.
Coloured pencils
For layering, colour mixing, illustration work and surface texture. Watercolour pencils can also be diluted with water for softer transitions.
For beginners: an HB, 2B and 4B pencil with fine-grain paper are enough to work on construction, shadows, hatching and contrast without buying unnecessary materials.
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