Before You Buy Essential Art Supplies for Drawing

The maxim "you get what you pay for" applies very well to the art materials, but beware of expensive materials lovers. Games beautifully framed drawings may be attractive, but may contain products that do not really need. The design is the simplest, cheapest way to invest in quality products form. Everything you need to get started is a sketchbook or paper, some pencils, eraser and sharpener

Graphite Pencils

Pencil is the easiest way to get the most essential. Drawing pens have cores made of graphite powder (no drive) fired clay, varying in hardness. Select a small range to start: HB a 3B and 6B. will allow you to experiment with different weights of pencil, which is useful for realistic drawing. Choose a reputable brand because they have better cores with minimal irregularities in tone, and break less. Graphite is also available in the form of a stick, stick and powder.






Drawing Charcoal


Coal is favorite medium for drawing and figure drawing. Coal is available in three main types. Willow is light, hard and brittle. It is powder and can be easily removed, so it is mainly used for light construction drawing vid coal, natural charcoal of good quality, offering a full range of tone still easily erased. Wood Shingle coal is available in different hardnesses. Their dense tone may be difficult to remove and mix. It is available in stick form, particularly useful for large areas and pencils, ideal for small details. In addition, you can buy coal dust can be brushed or rubbed on paper.

Drawing Pens and Inks

Ink is a simple and elegant design that builds trust. The inks are highly variable in quality, opacity and viscosity and the drying rate. The indelible ink will add color without bleeding black, but obstructs techniques and fountain pens. Looking for an ink drawing good quality favorite bottled ink pen appropriate to their type. Note that "black" wash blue-black, brown or gray depending on the pigment or dye used. Experience with fountain pens, antique dip sticks and try to cut a feather. Suppliers writing pens, felt and resistant commercial discoloration.


Erasers

The gums are a useful tool not only for mistakes! You will need at least two: one kneaded eraser for pencil, charcoal or pastel (pull and bend the rubber like putty for a clean surface), and a white plastic rubber. It can be cut with a knife to make a fresh edge to clear crisp lines. Many artists also love art drafts that allow loose particles that absorb graphite and are smooth on the surface



Sharpeners

Both type of razor standard holes does the job very well, if it is new and strong and the leaves are straight. Poor sharpener break points. You can see much of his (expensive pigment) central waste and prefer to use a knife to sharpen the pencil. Sandpaper is useful for improving the action; rub the side of the pencil on rough paper will bring a slightly dull spot. This also works well for coal

 Paper Stumps / Tortillons

Tortillons, or paper stumps, are a useful blending tool. Made from fibrous paper rolled into a stump, they can be cut to a point or used for broader areas.