Pencil Drawing Tutorial

Materials Needed

• Drawing pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
• Drawing paper
• Kneaded eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Blending stumps

Basic Techniques

1. Pencil Grip

Different ways to hold your pencil:

• Writing grip for details
• Overhand grip for shading
• Side grip for broad strokes

2. Mark Making

Essential strokes:

• Hatching
• Cross-hatching
• Circular strokes
• Stippling

3. Value Scale

Creating different tones:

• Light pressure for highlights
• Medium pressure for mid-tones
• Heavy pressure for dark values
• Blending for smooth transitions

Practice Exercise

Draw a simple sphere:

1. Draw the outline
2. Add core shadow
3. Create cast shadow
4. Blend for smooth gradients

Tips for Success

• Keep your pencils sharp
• Work from light to dark
• Use light pressure for initial sketches
• Take breaks to avoid smudging