I explore the details and techniques that make this graphite pencil illustration stand out, from shading and texture to precision and realism. This art breakdown reveals how traditional drawing skills ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- When was the last time you used a No.2 pencil? If it's been a while, you may be surprised to find that one area artist uses pencils almost every day. It's her passion to show ...

Whether drawing realistic or abstract subjects, an understanding of tone, the variations of light and shade, is important. A variety of pencils are required to create a tonal study. The B range is ...

The lowly pencil is not an elite or showy artistic medium. It doesn't have oil paint's gravitas, or plaster's endearing gauche. Instead, the pencil is accessible, plebeian and utilitarian. If put in ...