Graphite sketches

Casey Wise on Instagram: "“Rain”. I was at Independence Oaks Park when it began to rain. It became the impetus for this graphite pencil sketch. 5.5” X 8”. I liked the rain drops in the tree reflections so I thought I would give it a go. The duck didn’t make an appearance until I started the drawing."

Ryan Hossein on Instagram: "2 hour charcoal practice! ✍🏽 Materials Used: ▪️Strathmore 400 series toned paper ▪️Generals extra soft charcoal pencil ▪️White soft pastel sticks crushed into a powder ▪️Generals white charcoal pencil ▪️Factis retractable eraser ▪️Natural bristle brush #charcoaldrawing #drawing #sketch #art"

Earth Day may be only once a year, but that does not mean we can’t show our love for our planet and the wonders she gives us any other day of the year. While doing even the smallest things to protect the environment is the most important sign of love, you can also show it off a little on your skin by getting a nature tattoo. It is enough to just look around to come up with creative nature tattoo ideas.

The Spanish Inquisition - fast sketch from Tenerife

Can you use charcoal and graphite together? This is a question some artists may ask, especially if they want to combine the rich darks of charcoal with the precision of pencil. We will discuss if y…