Artist's Drawing and Inspiration

GPO Hobart Tasmania

MATERIALS

• Reference photographs

• A3 sheet of Eraldo di Paolo cartridge paper

• Faber-Castell pencils H, 2H and 2B

• Derwent eraser and Faber-Castel putty eraser

• Tortillions mixed sizes

• Pencil sharpener

• Ruler

• Set square

• Adjustable callipers

• Powdered graphite

• ½ in Mop watercolour brush

• Backboard

• Hand-rest cardboard sheet

• Micador spray-on fixative

The best thing about working with graphite pencils is that you can draw almost anywhere. I always pack some drawing materials into my hand luggage when we travel and have passed many hours in airport transit lounges drawing. There is nearly always something about you can use as a subject or just use your imagination. After deciding

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