WORKING WITH DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES
Below are several examples of techniques that can be done with pencil. These techniques are important for creating more painterly effects in your drawing. Remember that B pencils have soft lead and H pencils have hard lead—you will need to use both for these exercises.
Creating Washes Create a watercolor effect by blending water-soluble pencil shading with a wet brush. Make sure your brush isn’t too wet, and use thicker paper, such as vellum board.
Lifting Out Blend a soft pencil on smooth paper, and then lift ...
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