Use this to "draw" with light. Dab it onto shaded areas to lift graphite and create subtle transitions.
Use a faint line to mark where the brightest light hits. Do not shade inside these lines.
Don't jump straight into shading. Create a "blueprint" for your tone.
Instead of seeing "a nose," see the "shape of the shadow" it casts. Outline these specific shadow areas lightly. 3. The Development: Building Tone
Now, move to softer pencils () to create depth.
Use this to "draw" with light. Dab it onto shaded areas to lift graphite and create subtle transitions.
Use a faint line to mark where the brightest light hits. Do not shade inside these lines.
Don't jump straight into shading. Create a "blueprint" for your tone.
Instead of seeing "a nose," see the "shape of the shadow" it casts. Outline these specific shadow areas lightly. 3. The Development: Building Tone
Now, move to softer pencils () to create depth.