Tag Archives: graphite
erasers: kneaded erasers
Kneaded erasers are soft, easy on paper, and can be formed into delicate shapes for greater precision in erasing. They are essential for subtractive drawing techniques like lifting out highlights and reflections. Kneaded erasers collect graphite and charcoal dust and … Continue reading
erasers: gum erasers
Gum erasers (also called “Art gum erasers”), like pink and white erasers, are good for clearing large areas of a page. Gum erasers are not as stiff as pink erasers and are preferable for thin papers like drafting vellum or … Continue reading
erasers: pink and white erasers
The eraser may seem like the most straightforward tool at an artist’s disposal: erasers remove marks and lines, simple as that. But, in fact there are a number of different types of erasers designed for different purposes and different materials. … Continue reading
pencils: pencil grades
Whether doing a quick sketch or study or rendering a finished piece, the sort of pencil you need depends on its hardness. Harder pencils (sometimes called drafting pencils) make a lighter line and are better for sharp lines and defined … Continue reading
