Are you wondering how to quickly improve your graphite pencil drawings as a beginner? I can help with that! In this video, I'll share 12 tips for beginners to help you improve your graphite pencil drawings. These 12 tips helped me a lot when I started out with graphite drawings and improved my graphite skills quickly! How to quickly improve your graphite pencil drawings will be a question that won't longer be necessary after finishing this video.
0:00-0:26 Intro
0:26-0:49 Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black
0:49-1:49 Tip 1: Avoid smudging the drawing
1:49-2:20 Tip 2: Turn the drawing upside down
2:20-3:10 Tip 3: Use a sandpaper block to sharpen your pencils
3:10-3:46 Tip 4: Rotate your pencil
3:46-4:49 Tip 5: Practice your tonal values
4:49-5:37 Tip 6: Create a gradual blending
5:37-6:17 Tip 7: Don't use strokes in only one direction
6:17-6:58 Tip 8: Don't use the darkest shade too early
6:58-7:56 Tip 9: Use a kneaded eraser to create highlights
7:56-8:55 Tip 10: Use a pen eraser
8:55-9:37 Tip 11: Use a white gel pen
9:37-10:05 Tip 12: Clean your drawing using a kneaded eraser
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I am a 28 years old artist from Romania but I live in Belgium now. I love drawing animals using mostly coloured pencils.
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