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Uploaded: December 21, 2010
Artist: Dawn
Difficulty: Novice  Novice Skill Level
Steps: 8
Updated: December 21, 2010
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I will try my best to teach you all how to sketch in pencil to the best of my ability. I was going to wait to submit this lesson because I didn’t know if it was something that anyone wanted. Since I have a lot of lessons going up on sketching, I thought making an actual tutorial on this subject would be something that aspiring artists would want to learn from. There is no real complexity when sketching. The only things you have to remember is that you are using sketching paper instead of regular drawing paper, pencils that are pacifically developed for sketching and not drawing, and you will also have to learn how to shade because shading is a key factor to sketching properly. I have read a good number of books to learn how to sketch, and for me it was a lengthily process to finally get the hang of it. Shading, detailing, and defining an object, person, or animal is all done differently. For instance, you sketch, shade, and detail human hair differently than you would for an animal like a lion or horse. Even though horse hair looks very much like human hair, it is much more coarse, and thicker than that of a human. Human hair needs to be sketched in a gentle, easier way. This is because our hair is finer, has more volume and body, and sometimes us humans have a lot more of it. Shading objects like vases, flowers, and even scenery is all very different. This tutorial will just teach you the basics on "how to sketch in pencil". When you start feeling comfortable enough to jump onto something new like learning how to shade, or sketch fur, just let me know and I will submit a lesson for your needs if I can. In the meantime have a blast with this tutorial, and don’t forget to stay focused and be patient when tackling something new. Adios amigos!

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how to sketch in pencil

How to Sketch in Pencil

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how to sketch in pencil step 1

STEP 1.

These are your basic sketching pencils. For me I use these pencils almost every time I sketch out a drawing. Notice the difference in richness and color with each pencil.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 2

STEP 2.

There are two types of sketching paper that I use, light weight paper which is only used for pencil sketching, and then there is heavy weight sketching paper that can be used for a variety of heavier pencil drawing.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 3

STEP 3.

This is a an example on how a shaded object should appear. If there is light coming from the bottom of the objects stance, the bottom should have a lighter shade of pencil. The further in you go the darker the object gets.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 4

STEP 4.

Here is an example of the different types of pencil strokes that is used in common sketching, or sketched drawings. First you have the normal stroke, then the popular cross-hatching which is used to define, circular shading, and then dot shading.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 5

STEP 5.

Let's start by sketching a nose in pencil. First sketch out a triangle like so.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 6

STEP 6.

Now you will begin sketching out the shape of the nose including the contours and all. At this point the nose sketch is very sharp, and bold. It will be softened out in later steps.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 7

STEP 7.

As you can see the nose is starting to take on a different look because now I am actually sketching with stroke technique, and shadowing as well. The shading is done too but you will sometimes need a q-tip or soft cotton ball to blend in the pencil to soften the effect. You can also use your finger too.
 
how to sketch in pencil step 8

STEP 8.

When the nose has been sketched out, shaded in, and softened up you should have a drawing or sketch that looks similar to the one you see here.
 

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Hunter67's comment
oh my god!! you're sooo good!!! this is a perfect sketch! i have it nicely in my notebook yay bucktooth

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· Oct 6 2012
 
   
DoctorWhogirl613's comment
Today i went to a book store and i looked at all the art books. there were about 400 no lie. and NONE were my right level. i spent a really long time looking at each one but no luck. Dawn, i think you should make a drawing book talking about some techniques and some easy drawing tutorials. you could get a lot of money for it! Please consiter writing a book about art, Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! innocent innocent innocent

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· Jan 21 2012
 
   
Caroline's comment
where do you get all the pencils and what kind are they? oh, and great drawing! =D

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· Jul 20 2011
 
   
kiana's comment
this is really cool =D check mine out? meowla

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· Jul 12 2011
 
   
alveena's comment
XJ9 :D haha

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· Apr 18 2011
 
   
Dawn's comment
AWESOME THAT ROCKS =D =D

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· Dec 28 2010
@graywolf
Nice work :) salute Fantastic idea and execution... oo-ooh look at me being all judge-like =D
 
   
Dawn's comment
mrazq go toq gey, ne mi kazvay che go slushash ill

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· Dec 28 2010
@wittykitty3411
No need to thank me!! :D lol
 
   
Dawn's comment
god damit ( ecuse my languge) thats is un freaking bevivable rip MJ love you forever inlove inlove singing singing singing singing singing singing singing omgomg omgomg omgomg omgomg omgomg omgomg omgomg omgomg X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 X3 drool drool drool drool drool drool drool drool innocent innocent innocent innocent innocent

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· Dec 28 2010
@shybabi998
Aww, so cute yet so creepy. Lol, this is great!!! Nice job!
 
   
Dawn's comment
awww inlove

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· Dec 28 2010
@Gruber
Haha thanks boogie
 
   
graywolf's comment
Nice work :) salute Fantastic idea and execution... oo-ooh look at me being all judge-like =D

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· Dec 26 2010
 
   
:lol: confused :fear: X3 :x_x: :shakefist: :zzz: :shrug: :inlove: =D =( :bow: :boogie: :innocent: :omgomg: O_o :3
:rolling: :plotting: :ill: =$ :fart: :hai: :mature: ;p ^^; :drool: :stupid: :poke: :tomatoe: :threaten: T_T :snooty: :singing:
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