For simplicity, I tend to use a #2 graphite pencil for most of my deep-sky drawings. After all, a pencil and paper are all that’s really needed to record an observation. Is a minimalist approach the ...

A lot of people assume that being good at drawing is a natural skill—either you have it or you don’t. But actually, anyone can learn how to draw as long as they’re willing to put in the time to study ...

Sketching is an expressive activity that enables people to manifest their emotions and artistic imagination. It is a talent that can be honed through practice, however, employing the right instruments ...

Indonesian artist Veri Apriyatno explores the human form and emotion through his hyper-realistic pencil drawings. This series ...

Coloured pencils can be blended on the page and their tone can be altered by pressure. Some coloured pencils are water-soluble. Water can be brushed over them, or they can be used on wet paper to ...