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  1. Graphite Pencil Drawing Basics 101 - Artists Network

    • Graphite has always been my go-to medium for art. It was my first love when I started learning basic drawing techniques. Because I am self-taught, it was the easiest medium to master. It’s also the most port… See more

    Graphite Tools

    You cannot create quality artwork with inadequate art materials. My blended pencil technique requires the right tools to create the look. Don’t scrimp in this department or your art wil… See more

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    Blending Graphite

    Back in the 80s when I first started teaching my Lee Hammond Blended Pencil Technique, graphite drawing had a looser, more impressionistic approach. Smooth blending w… See more

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    The 5 Elements of Shading

    In order to draw realistically, you must first understand how lighting affects form. There are five elements of shading essential to depicting an object’s form realistically. Without a s… See more

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