Commonly mistaken as lead,
the color created when met with paper is created by the graphite
found within
a pencil. Sixteenth century artists—as well as writers—began
to discover this useful drawing tool and found various uses for it.
Before it was encased in wood, it was used in a small, brick shaped
form. Various different shades of graphite can be seen in many different
works of art. Tips in mastering this art form include: using a variety
of lines, keep even shading, and have a controlled direction of marks.
Here, the many techniques and shading can be seen in these three different
drawings.
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This graphite landscape shows
the different techniques used to express shadows and reflection across
the plain.
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This still life drawing shows the different
gradients of shading being shown through different levels of color
within graphite tools.
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The portrait at the left shows how graphite
is used to express the softness of the skin tone and the levels of
texture.
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