TOOLS & MATERIALS
The first step for any drawing project is to gather the necessary tools and materials. Deciding which tools to use depends on your subject and which materials you are most comfortable using. The tools and materials detailed here will help you get started.
PENCILS
Intricate or detailed drawings call for harder leads, or H pencils. Hard pencils are labeled 9H to H, with the highest number being the hardest. Soft pencils run from B to 9B, with 9B being the softest. Soft pencils create much darker lines and velvety tones. You can also choose graphite lead holders that come in different diameters, or woodless pencils, which have the advantage of a larger diameter lead.
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