Graphite, long thought mundane, hides a shocking secret — it can become a superconducting magnet when cooled and configured ...

Though simple in appearance, the pencil is one of the most enduring and versatile writing tools in history. It has ...

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From sculptures of a bright green teapot to a full-length graphite drawing of the contents of a fridge, this exhibit showcases the multifaceted talents and personal lives of the ODU Arts students. The ...

There is a work in the current show of drawings from Kinngait at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection that shows a woman with a quill tracing an empty thought bubble on the paper in front of her.

Have I ever seen a more sumptuous unmade bed in my life? This is the first thought I have when I see Double Bed, a recent painting by the artist Catherine Murphy, during a December visit to Peter ...

Turner: In Light and Shade: Luminous proof that printing is a genuine art form Look at Turner’s mezzotints, and it can be hard to believe they’re just dots of ink in the grooves of a copper plate ...

The Faber-Castell Graphite Sketch Pencil Set is a complete sketching pencil set that provides versatile and diverse drawing pencils that are ideal for sketching, graphic design, shading ...

Charles Steffen, “Untitled (drawing lesson)” ( 1995), graphite and colored pencil on ... Steffen’s sinuous lines, cross hatching, and shading feel at home here, in large part because a ...

For most graphite drawings, you’ll want a range from HB to 6B. Softer pencils like 2B to 6B are best for shading and blending. You can create smooth gradients and add depth to your drawing. Harder ...

If you're looking for sketching tips and tricks you're in the right place. We regularly publish tutorials from pros showing ...