Perhaps we’re biased, but there’s a unique beauty to drawing pencils that isn’t matched by your everyday writing pencil. Usually painted in a pleasing color and embossed with their name and grade, ...

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 ...

Lisa Smith, D&AD President and Uncommon Global Chief Design Officer, was impressed by the level of creative bravery displayed ...

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 ...

Sharpie, the renowned pen maker, has introduced an innovative twist on the traditional pencil with their new product: the Sharpie Liquid Pencil. This unique writing instrument contains an “ink” made ...

Explore the essential world of graphite pencils, this beginner-friendly guide explains how different grades and techniques influence shading, texture, and depth in drawing. It explores how simple ...

Many artists have used pencils to create works of art - but Dalton Ghetti creates miniature masterpieces on the tips of pencils Credit: DALTON GHETTI / SOLENT NEWS Dalton, who works as a carpenter, ...