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How To Draw v1.3Part 1: What is Drawing?

This is how I've come to understand the act of drawing. It’s best to first set the semantics (the specific meaning of the words) straight, so there are no crossed purposes.

By 'drawing' I mean loosely the act of making visually representative marks on a surface.

Anyone can draw. Anyone can attempt to recreate what they see in front of them - or a scene they imagine - by making marks on a piece of paper. If you hear someone say "I can't draw", slap them for me. As long as they have a moving part to which a pencil can be taped, they can draw.

However, "attempt" is the operative word here... because that's all a

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The Penciling Tutorialby ~sashas

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Update: Thanks everyone for the DD. I've uploaded a higher contrast image, so you may see the text better. : )

Dedicated to my the watchers, who seem to enjoy my pencil work.

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This tutorial covers the materials, process, and mistakes of the penciling process, and there is even a short step by step demonstration showing how I do my pencil drawings. Although the example is anime, this can really be used for all styles and the methods and steps taken carry outside of the genre. I worked quite hard on this, so I hope you all enjoy it. This tutorial IS reading intense, but it's worth it--I promise.

Feel free to ask me a question by sending me a note. And, please do tell me if this tutorial helps you any as it encourages me to make more and it simply makes me happy.

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How do I prevent smudging after I am done drawing?
All you have to do is go down your local arts and crafts store and purchase some fixative. It's like a spray that you can use on your drawings to prevent smudging. Make sure you step back away from your drawing when you spray and if you are sensative to sprays or odors, use it outside. Also, you make sure you purchase a 'workable' fixative' so that you can still come back and edit easily. You can also use hair spray as a cheap substitute^^ Don't grab the adhesive spray by mistake!! They are usually placed right next to each other in similar cans.

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KikaiSaigono said "The Penciling Tutorial by ~sashas This is a GREAT tutorial on how to do pencil shading for not only cartoons/anime, but also for realism. The artist gives an in depth look at line and shading procedures, and how to make your shading as smooth and precise as possible. This is a must for anyone who is wanting to spice up their pencil work a little!" ( Suggested by ~KikaiSaigono and Featured by `UnicornReality )

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~feministfangirl Jun 11, 2013 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

great tutorial, thanks for sharing it!

~QueenAravis May 28, 2013 Student General Artist

Sometimes when I need to change the point of my mechanical pencils I use my art sandpaper (don't know the proper name for it) on the tip. It's just a bit more exact for a few strokes, which is nice.

~whitetigerclaws Feb 12, 2013 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

This is very helpful, thank you!

`Infinite-Heart Feb 7, 2013 General Artist

Your wonderful tutorial has been featured here
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~noxpennatus Jan 2, 2013 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you so much for making it, and happy new year!

=Hopfield Nov 5, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks so much! I just read a whole book on pencil drawing and it wasn't half as useful as this. I am in awe.

~COla013 Aug 18, 2012

thank you a lot

it will help me for sure

~Makalmendra Aug 10, 2012

This has been the most thorough and well explained penciling tutorial I have ever come across. I've been drawing for a long time and there were things here that I either didn't know (not ashamed to admit it) or had forgotten. So, thank you thank you thank you for making this!

~kiakutsuke Aug 7, 2012

You really helped me, my worst problem is actually shading and this helped me a lot. Thanks!

~Caise Jun 28, 2012

Really great tutorial.

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