Pencil & Graphite Drawing Supplies I Wish I Knew as a Beginner

[@artprof]

See our pencil & graphite tutorials in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLvt8_pMl6ywketOhlx0T2mrZB-wp8hwuX

[@neilagangitlog]

I have a 14B pencil 😎

[@Akentrophyta]

that crystal clear fixative can change the color of some inks, but found it to be consistent with graphite and acrylics. great explainer Prof

[@neilagangitlog]

I miss graphite, this makes me wanna use it again. I've been obsessed with color and painting for a while

[@christineosmond9024]

The graphite putty needs to be kept in an airtight container (or sealed well in plastic) to keep from drying out. I believe you can add the moisture back in to make it usable again. I think it is best used with a brush. It gets incredibly dark this way.

[@aventerine]

I use hairspray in my sketchbook to prevent smudging onto the next page.

[@alphonzosolorzano5011]

I use my trusty No. 1098 Koh-I-Noor pencil extender daily for short stubby color pencils that I can no longer purchase in my region. Should get a second one at some point.

[@TjVoelkerArt]

Mars Lumigraph carries a 12B. I have some darker, but they are Matte Pencils, so not just graphite.

[@egroover9449]

I want to go out and get all of these supplies right now EXCEPT for the graphite putty 😆

[@artprof]

Graphite putty was like a really baaaaaaad date 😆-Prof Lieu

[@lisah336]

I have most of these, but seem to use my 2B. Guess I need to push my comfort zone.

[@butterpoweredbike6135]

I saw a Faber Castell 14B on amazon. I'm trying to imagine what that would feel like. Maybe like the really high quality soft pastels that feel like putting frosting onto paper?

[@artprof]

omg it EXISTS!!! -Prof Lieu

[@neilagangitlog]

That graphite putty is so gross