101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal
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101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal

Practical drawing techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces & textures

  1. 128 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 21 Apr |Learn more

101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal

Practical drawing techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces & textures

About this book

101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal is a must-have resource for all graphite and charcoal artists. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on drawing key textures you'd find in any illustration. 

Accurately rendering surfaces and textures is one of the most challenging aspects of working with graphite pencil and charcoal. 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal provides artists with step-by-step instructions for learning how to draw a wide variety of the most common textures and surfaces, including sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, fabrics, stone, grass, hair, and many more.

Opening with a general introduction to basic drawing tools, materials, and drawing techniques, each page in this comprehensive resource features two to three easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture.

You will will discover tips and techniques for working in both graphite and charcoal and how to manage their differences when hatching, stippling, scumbling, blending, and more. With its breadth of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, 101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal is a must-have resource for artists of all skill levels.

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GLASS, STONE, CERAMICS, WOOD & METAL

43 Beveled Glass in Graphite

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STEP ONE This texture is part of a decorative window made of beveled glass. Note that the unique tones and shapes in the reflective glass will depend on what is behind your subject. To begin, use a ruler to draw any square angles. Use an oval template (or simply work freehand) to create the center shape. Use very light lines to develop the beveled areas of glass, but switch to a 4B to thicken the lines representing the window’s lead strips.
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STEP TWO With a 2B pencil, create the darkest reflections in the window. This will provide a gauge for adding subsequent values. Use overlapping, circular strokes to create an even tone. For a realistic look, leave a slightly lighter edge between the glass and lead strips.
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STEP THREE Using HB and 2H pencils, create the lightest values within the reflection. Leave some of the paper white to suggest the lightest reflections.
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STEP FOUR Use a small blending stump to blend as evenly as possible. You may need to reapply graphite to recover any darks that have lightened during blending. If desired, you can also create areas of lighter reflections by removing tone with a click pencil eraser.

44 Clear Glass in Graphite

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STEP ONE This example features a basic clear drinking glass in simple lighting. Begin by outlining the subject with light strokes, including the various distorted reflections that show through at the base of the glass for a realistic touch.
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STEP TWO With a 4B pencil, lay in the darkest values found in the distorted reflections at the base of the glass.
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STEP THREE Using HB and 2H pencils, fill in the subtle variations of tone around the base and rim of the glass.
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STEP FOUR Using a small, sharp-tipped blending stump, blend the base and rim so they appear smooth. In cases where the 2H pencil may be too dark, you can use the tip of the stump to place light tone on the drawing paper.

45 Porcelain in Graphite

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STEP ONE Porcelain is a delicate ceramic that has been baked at a high temperature. This example shows a bowl with a smooth, white finish. Start with an outline of ...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Getting Started
  5. People
  6. Animals
  7. Fabrics & Textiles
  8. Glass, Stone, Ceramics, Wood & Metal
  9. Food & Beverages
  10. Nature
  11. Artist’s Gallery
  12. About the Author