Better Pencil Drawing

Are you getting the most out of your pencil drawing? Often we start shading away without really thinking about it, but if you pay attention to the pencil you use, and how you apply it to the paper, you can make big improvements. I notice many beginners especially have trouble with drawing far too light, and using a blunt pencil. These tips on getting the most out of your pencil suggest some ways to extend your pencil drawing technique. Be sure to click on the illustration for more examples.