The Graphite Pencil was discovered before 1565, when a deposit of graphite was discovered near Grey Knotts of Seathwaite in Cumbria, England. The locals being traditional farmers found that it was ...

Charcoal is a fast and responsive drawing media ... much pressure you use. Graphite sticks are harder than charcoal and can be used for more detail. They are like pencils, but without the wooden ...

A batch of graphite has just been delivered to this pencil factory in Germany. Once it’s been thoroughly mixed with clay, it’s ready to go into production, with around 550 pounds of the stuff ...

When it comes to sketching, having the right tools and materials can make a significant difference in the quality and outcome of your artwork. The choice of pencils, paper, erasers, and other ...

I began by drawing celebrity portraits with graphite pencil. A few months later, I began using colored pencil and drawing still life, landscapes, animals, etc.," said Shafer in a press release ...