When you walk into an art supply store and look at the pencil shelf, the choice can be overwhelming – coloured pencils, pastels, watercolours, drawing and sketching pencils. How are they all different and which one to choose? In this post, we’ll give you an overview of the main types of pencils, their characteristics and their uses, to make your orientation in the world of pencils a little easier.
Graphite pencils are an essential tool in any artist’s toolkit, as well as a staple in school classrooms, offices and studios around the world. Graphite pencils offer versatility and precision from fine detail to detailed technical drawings. But what exactly makes a graphite pencil so unique? In this post, we’ll explore everything you need to know about graphite pencils, from their history and composition to their uses and types.
Graphitint pliiatsid on kergelt toonitud akvarellitavad grafiitpliiatsid. Ühendatud on grafiidi draama ja loovus värvivarjundite mänguga. Kuivalt kasutades on tulemuseks pliiatsijoonis mahedate alatoonidega. Veega töödeldes muutuvad toonid erksamaks ja mahlakamaks.
