Realistic Textures

INTRODUCTION

A pencil seems like a simple tool. It is inexpensive and portable, and no extensive training or high-tech equipment is required to use it. You’ve probably used one all your life and never thought much about it. Yet for those who wish to explore its versatility, the pencil can provide endless hours of enjoyment. A pencil’s point can unleash a world of creative satisfaction. And although many artists may view it as a simple sketching tool, it also can be used to express the captivating textures of both the natural and manufactured worlds. A pencil can capture the fragile beauty of a butterfly’s wing or the imposing form of a steel skyscraper. From the delicate lines created by a sharpened, hard lead point to the velvety, deep values ...