Graphite art

Learn how to select the best drawing pencils for realistic drawing, and demystify pencil grades in this guide!

San Francisco-based artist and illustrator Karla Ortiz works by day as a concept artist for Marvel Film Studios, but in her spare time also produces surreal fine art illustrations rendered in graphite. Seen here is a timelapse of a new piece that will be on view later this week as part of a new bodyContinue reading "Beautiful Graphite Drawing Timelapse by Karla Ortiz"

Casey Wise on Instagram: "“Rain”. I was at Independence Oaks Park when it began to rain. It became the impetus for this graphite pencil sketch. 5.5” X 8”. I liked the rain drops in the tree reflections so I thought I would give it a go. The duck didn’t make an appearance until I started the drawing."

Calvin Lai | Artist | Painter on Instagram: "Why the heck do I sharpen my pencils like this? Now, for me, this really applies to charcoal pencils and not graphite ones (though I know some who do this with their graphite pencils too). I use a utility knife to whittle the pencil down, exposing a long section of the charcoal. I then shape the charcoal to a point with the knife or with sandpaper. You have to be careful as the charcoal can break easily, and the knife can cut you. It seems…