Drawing is an inexpensive medium, but you can spend a fortune searching for the perfect materials. Some beginners may not even know what’s available. I hope I can inform you and help you save money with my tool reviews, guides, and information.
- Drawing Paper – Reviews of the best and worst paper for graphite pencil drawing.
- Graphite Pencils – Comparison chart of graphite drawing pencils with a FAQ.
- Free Art Supply Catalogs – Free catalogs and a list of online art stores.
- Mechanical or Wooden Pencils – What type I use and why.
- Erasers – For more than erasing mistakes! My favorite erasers and how I use them.
- Pencil Sharpeners – Good long-point pencil sharpeners for mechanical and wooden pencils.
- A Beginner’s Guide To Drawing Pencils, Erasers, and Blenders – Types, descriptions, pictures, and how to use them.
- Drawing Templates – When it comes to curves, angles, and ovals, templates can keep you sane.
- Remove Dark Spots From Drawing Paper – Take these emergency steps to get rid of hard-to-remove dark spots from your drawing paper.
- Protect Your Drawing From Smudges And Dirt – For a professional look, keep your drawings clean as you work.
- Make A Magnetic Drawing Board – How to build my magnetic drawing board, and an inexpensive alternative if you’re not up for building your own.
- My Toolbox – What’s in my toolbox.
- How To Use A Value Scale – Printable scale and value cards.
- How to Make and Use Powdered Graphite – Powdered or loose graphite (the same stuff that pencil leads are made of) can be applied to a drawing with a brush.
- Pencil And Paper Test For Your Sample File – Test your pencils and paper to see what kind of hatching they are capable of making.
- Make Drawing Easier – Create A Drawing Stash – Make your daily drawing goal easier and become a better artist.
- Make Your Own Blending Brushes – Learn how to cut and “sand” brushes to make them better blenders for graphite pencil.