TOOLS & MATERIALS
You will want to start with a few basic tools, which I’ll discuss over the next few pages, but keep in mind that part of the fun of creating is figuring out what works best for you. Also, remember that you can build your collection over time and don’t need to own all of these items before learning to draw.
Pencils
I start all of my pieces with a sketch using a traditional or a mechanical pencil. The latter is the most-used tool in my collection; I use one every single day. I have both 0.3 and 0.5mm mechanical pencils, and I prefer to use HB lead, which is wonderful for detail work and light sketching on watercolor paper or in a ...
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