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[leuchtturm1917aus]

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[voidrots]

bruh this pencil set i bought came in the mail today and it might get me back into traditional art just bc the pencils are so cool

[audoken]

My doodle of the day was trying to draw Akko from Little Witch Academia. I been trying to find art style I would like to learn from, Little Witch Academia has just a whimsical feel to me that I love and hope to incorporate into my own style one day. Also got to try out these awesome lead clutch mechanical pencil from Amazon. Drew Tanjiro from Demon Slayer but gave up half way.🤷🏾

[nn-ee-zz]

Hi!

Ive been following your art for a long time and I just wanted to let you know how amazing it is!

The level of detail you do in your art is something I aspire to 😊 I picked up traditional again last year after a long break from art. And Im not nearly at the level I wanna be yet. But your art is one of the things that keeps me going, because I see how cool it is and think "I wanna do that!"

Ill keep looking forward to what you make next! 😄

Hey!

Thank you. I feel like I often lack in words for messages like these and can never quite express how important they are to me. Of course I appreciate all the likes/reblogs, but knowing I have an impact beyond that is just so special

Best of luck with your traditional art! Here are bellow some 'art-hacks' that I use in my own art

-For ink art, get a white gel pen for details. Any brand. However, ONLY use it on top of the ink HOURS after you've aplied it. The ink needs to be dry, otherwise the white will mix with the ink and make this transparent grey-ish color. This trick, unfortunately, doesn't work for bic pens.

-Regarding dry ink again; only erase the pencil lines hours after you've inked your drawing. You might smudge it otherwise. On the other hand, you might not even need to erase the pencil markings entirely. I only slightly erase them when my goal is a sketchier look.

-Put a tiny piece of paper under your hand when you draw. I've been questioned about this A LOT irl for those who see me do it, but it's to ensure the oils in your skin don't smudge your drawing. I avoid touching my drawings with my hands as much as possible. (How do I remove the eraser shavings then?? I use a soft painting brush. When the hand is necessary, I ONLY use the back of my hand)

-Graphite. HB is for sketching and I don't recommend it for shading. 2B and above works great for that. Use blending stumps wisely. Your graphite art will work great with a mix of soft AND hard edge shading (Same applies to digital art)

-Get a mono zero eraser, those erasers that are super thin, almost like a pencil (there's a square but I have the round one). The most expensive part of this are the refills (almost 3 euros for a set of 2 here...) BUT they last surprisingly long.

-Get a mechanical pencil and different refills for it. I have HB and 2B refills. Works great for small details, especially in the eyes.

-Work near a mirror. You can't flip horizontally in traditional art, so it can be more difficult to catch mistakes. I always catch them in the mirrored reflection. Sometimes I sit on the floor next to my big closet mirror and draw, turning my drawing from time to time.

-Not a fan of mirrors? No problem. For commissions, I often begin my sketch in tracing paper. It's thin enough that you can flip and easily see how your drawing looks on the other side. When you're done, just trace your sketch into a more solid paper.

-Watercolor surprise! I always have one brush with the paint and another brush, on my other hand, that just has water. Don't know if it's useful but it personally helps me make gradients faster (you hit a spot with your ink brush and then finish it with your water one)

Those are all the samll advice I have for now! They're not rules, just tricks that worked for me and that I still use till this day. If anyone has any other traditional art tricks, post a comment below!

[lpfreakification]

(Part 4 of 13) this was more recent. I figured something else out: I like sketching in purple lead of out of the colored lead refills I own. I dont worry too often about smears from it. Just it can fade to light purple/pink, which is fine by me bcuz it's still visible. Although I still do like the graphite color of every day lead pencils (just gonna use those "smear proof" or "H" grade leads instead of "B" grade ones). Aw, I also do like the vibrancy of "B" leads too, even thou too much = more smearing. Can u guys tell how indecisive I am? HB = default = smack dab in the middle? Depending which pencil feels good to use that with. Must... back away... from ranting... about...mechanical pencils... ANYWAY, I sketched with a purple colored lead pencil, linearted it with said pencil, colored it with generic alcohol-based markers, + ruined it with yellow highlights. Nah, the color was it. Tried too hard again XP Phone's at 24%, am pooped already, + wanna bash baddies in KH2 for fun (no progression atm). #doodlenotebookpages ... #lpfocfluorescent https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdmhp8ssy9f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[realtalk-tj]

I’m a rising freshman. Is there anything I should do to prepare for my classes, like any specific reviews of subjects? Also, are there any recommended set of supplies, since TJ doesn’t have a supply list. I can generally assume what to bring but is there any tips for supplies? Thanks!

Response from Shacklebolt:

If you want to review material for classes, you can skim over AP Bio and AP Stats material for bio and RS1 respectively because the course material has a lot of overlap. There's plenty of free resources online for those like Crash Course and Openstax/Libretexts textbooks. Use those instead of paying $34982048203 for a Barrons book you'll only use for a few months.

Recommended school supplies vary per teacher. Here are my general recommendations. In general, less is more. Bring binders only for the classes that do require them.

Stationery:

An "everything" folder to stash homework for your classes without hurting your back. Personally, I used a multifolder I got from an Asian stationery store. There's multiple options for these like a pocket-type folder that I used or this notebook-type folder.

Some teachers will require binders. Get binders with reinforced binding because they will last you a long time. The regular ones will fall apart after a school year. Unless if the teacher specifically asks for a 3-inch binder, you should be fine with a 1.5"/1" binder.

Notebook paper + graphing paper

Notebooks. I like the spiral ones that have a pocket in the front for stashing any papers for that class.

A small memo notebook/agenda/journal to write down important reminders and deadlines

Sticky notes/page flags

Pencils/mechanical pencils. If you're bringing a mechanical pencil, make sure you have spare lead for it. I recommend getting HB lead since that's around the same graphite used in #2 pencils. I actually used 2B lead (darker than HB) throughout high school and I've never had any problems with it on Scantrons.

Tiny stapler. I used mine a lot when I had to print stuff last-minute.

Pens in black, blue, and red ink. If you have a type of pen you like, buy refills of it instead of in bulk. You can get these refills online from retailers like JetPens.

Highlighters

Tiny scissors (Get ones with a safety + cap to stay safe)

Erasers (Pentel's Hi-Polymer is popular; my favorite is the Staedtler)

Electronics:

A TI-83/TI-84 calculator. Since missing calculators happen often, I recommend writing your initials in a distinctive color in permanent marker on the back of the calculator and decorating your calculator case so that you can easily find it.

(Optional) Watch

Etc:

Durable water bottle

Hair ties (if you have long hair)

Some teachers will ask that you bring tissues/wet wipes/paper towels to the classroom.

Hand sanitizer/masks/other PPE

Wallet with some money inside (you could be asked to go to the plaza after school to hang out with friends or you need to print something in color from the library)

Response from Penelope:

Everything Shacklebolt said above great advice -- highly, highly recommend! I will add on that for things like folders and notebooks, I'd suggest getting them in plastic instead of paper if possible, since otherwise they'll tear and disappear and whatnot. It'll be much easier to stay organized if your stuff isn't falling apart constantly.

I'd also look at your backpack and (if you've used it before), cleaning the unnecessary junk out because otherwise your back will hate you once school starts. TJ doesn't have lockers, so keep in mind that everything you bring will be carried around with you all day!

[x2-die]

@cosmacy​ :|| what the factor!?

Really, he just wanted to relax.

Agitated-- and not from the empty cup that has been refilled thrice of plain, dark blew black coffee. A leg bounced, just as fast as his thoughts were traveling, a train that couldn’t stop and was bound to crash with an explosion that others could not tear their eyes from, no matter how horrified they may be at the sight. A finger tapped furiously against the metallic blue mechanical pencil in his hand. Pentel, his go-to choice, and HB graphite, which clearly was the superior density for sketching, which is what he was doing inside the cafe.

Gold eyes darted down to the paper, squinting in discontent, and a silent snarl. This design wasn't right either. With the height of the structure, it would need a larger base, and with the materials he had on hand, there simply wouldn't be enough to create a substantial armature and--

Sho's thoughts continued to spin, even as he angrily tore the paper out, crumpling it into a ball. He tossed it aside, rolling along the table and resting in a pile next to the sale and pepper shakers. Added to the heap. Malcontent.

He tapped the pencil against the table. One, two, three; one, two, three, maybe the soothing and familiarity of triplets would soothe him as he counted the bars and notes in his head. The math he'd done wasn't wrong, it rarely was, but he just wasn't satisfied with it. The numbers had been crunched perfectly together, but it wasn't the type of perfect for his current project. That's what had been annoying. He might have to go back a few steps, or worse, back to ground zero, but that was just the creative process, was it not?

Head in his blackened hand, Sho continued to tap the pencil against the table top. He assumed, that the furious tapping would quickly annoy Hanekoma. He didn't particularly care. However, he paused, pencil in mid air, millimeters away from hitting the table, seconds away from starting the next bar, as he heard the bell chime, signaling the arrival of someone else.

Now, Sho didn’t mind that someone else had entered the shop. After all, it was actually open to the public for once. He scoffed, bringing the pencil down once again on his paper, scratching furiously with another idea. Two people in the cafe at once? Sho couldn’t help but think that he considered that busy for the Barista.

What Sho did mind, however, was that the only other person in the store, besides the owner itself, has decided to sit adjacent from him. Now, the booth didn’t have his name on it or anything (Hanekoma would have his throat is he engraved his name into the tabletop with a claw,) but it was in the furthest from the door, the furthest from any light source, casting the seating in soft shadows. No one sat there for that reason-- it simply wasn’t desirable, which made it perfect for him.

Well, until some radian sat across from him.

Sho tried not to pay any mind to the stranger, trying to keep his eyes focused on the smudged paper even has he bristled with vexation, but every now and then he’s look up briefly, with a snort, before continuing his endeavors, fingernails picking at the vertices of his sketchbook. However, when he looked up once again, he kept his gaze focused on the other, spotting a box of crayons and a children's coloring book. Sho paused, even stopping the bounce of his leg. Perhaps, there was a mean between the two-- art.

“Greatest Common Factor.” Sho craned his neck, trying to make out what the other was working on. “I guess we aren’t disjointed sets.” He paused, pointing at the box. “What’s your favorite color?”

[thefinerpoint]

Frequently Used.

People by are nature a little nosey and we spend a lot of time trawling through Instagram and watching countless YouTube videos looking at different stationery tools and set-ups - me included. Therefore today’s post will share with you some of my frequently used tools and how I use them.

Paper.

I shall begin with paper as this dictates many of the other elements of my stationery use. I have numerous notebooks in use at one time, that all serve a purpose. It also means I get to enjoy several different items at one time.

Pocket Notebooks.

I have three pocket notebooks on the go at one time that are carried about with me most of the time. I have two Field Notes memo books in the aim to use my stash. One is used as a journal and the other for sketching. At the moment I also have a Nock Co pocket notebook as my to do list.

Planner.

In my previous post I outlined how I am using my 2020 planners so I won’t labour the point here, but I have the Hobonichi Weeks for organisation, the Travelers Company weekly + memo refill for journaling and the Stalogy A6 notebook...full use still being worked on.

Midori MD Paper B6 Slim Blank Notebook.

This notebook doesn't really have a name but its more of an occasional notebook and I think one that may be in use for many years. In here I write down things that just won’t stay out of my head. They’ve touched a nerve in some way, hit me, stunned me...any of those things. I write the date, what the quote is and where I found it. This helps me to add some context to the quote but also so I can find it again later on if I need to.

Pencils.

I have been using a lot of pencils lately as I am using Field Notes memo books so much. I think a pencil is the perfect pairing for any Field Notes or pocket notebook. I don't have to consider the paper quality or worry about feathering and bleed through. There is also an element of consistency there as well.

For sketching I have been using the Blackwing MMX and a Caran d’Ache Sketcher Non-Photo Blue Pencil. I rotate between these two depending on how I feel. If I think I will ink something I tend to use the blue pencil, if not the Blackwing. I have a new appreciation for the Blackwing MMX with the softness of the graphite and how this can be altered depending on how you’re using it. I guess I am learning the more I draw.

For notes in my Field Notes I rotate through numerous different pencils. The Caran d’Ache Edelweiss, Blackwing 54, 24, 811, 211 and 602’s tend to be favourites, the Staedtler Mars Lumograph in H, Mitsubishi Uni Star in H and the Tombow Mono 100 in HB. I tend to like a firmer graphite for note taking rather than feeling like the graphite is wearing away too quickly. There is also the benefit of less smearing.

Pens.

For my Midori papers and planners I tend to go with pens. I still love using fountain pen and ink, the luxurious feel of it on the paper, the feedback you get and the endless customisation options. But I also explore other pens.

Zebra Sarasa Clip in the Vintage colours are still my favourite gel pens. The ink handles well, the colours are fab and they give a great slim line.

Pilot Custom Heritage 92 (medium) and Sailor Blue Black ink is one of my most used fountain pen and ink combinations. The matching is almost perfect I adore this blue black ink. For journaling, note taking at work or writing in my occasional book its a wonderful combination.

Pelikan M400 in Brown Tortoiseshell and Sailor Shikiori Waga-Ugusau is another stable combination. This pen is very valuable to me and I love its colour and the green ink works perfectly with it.

Retro 51 Pen Addict Pastel Shiba is another great pen I use when a fountain pen is a bit inconvenient. I am not a die hard Retro 51 user but the style of this pen is everything I like and I have been using this a lot.

Drawing pens that I use range from the Sakura Pigma Micron in 02 and 03, to the Uni-Pin in the 02 to the Pentel Sign Pen. Depending on the level of detail I am looking for I rotate through these drawing pens.

Accessories.

For all of my pencils when on the move I like to use a pencil cap. Tina from Fuelled by Clouds and Coffee recently sent me a few simple pencil caps which have been working really well. The Blackwing Point Guard is one that doesn't seem to work so well...plus it’s totally over priced.

Band of rubber - simple but it keeps my notebooks together and easy to grab from my bag when I am on the move.

Hightide pen roll keeps everything together when I am out. I did just throw several pencils and pens into my bag lose but it was a nightmare finding what I wanted. I like this pen roll and it’s material and really slim.

Faber-Castell eraser is there every now and again for my sketching. I like this particular one as it seems to work well with most pencils and it is small.

Brass bull dog clips are essential for my Travelers Notebook use. It keeps the notebook open, lets my ink dry, lets me decorate with ease. I have them clipped to my Travelers Notebook so I have them with me always.

The Superior Labor A5 Leather Folio in light brown is a beautiful folio that I use when I need to carry a notebook and a few items together. It tends to get used when I go into the office the most but I love this folio.

Washi tapes because they’re amazing.

Overall thoughts.

I hope you have enjoyed this post and a peak into what I use regularly. It’s a lot and at the same time it is pretty simple. I like to use stationery for different tasks and get enjoyment from so many different writing tools. The past few months using pencils has been lovely. I love their simplicity and their versatility. It has also meant I appreciate my fountain pens when I do use them.

The items here are pretty stable and as time has gone on I am less concerned with acquiring new stationery, the buzz has gone. I prefer to really use and spend time with those items that I have sought out.

[simpledatainfo]

Nicpro Black Metal 2.0 Mechanical Pencil Set with Case, 3 PCS Drafting Lead Holder with 2mm Graphite Lead Refill (HB 2H 4H 2B 4B) & Colors, Sharpeners, Erasers for Artist Writing, Drawing, Sketching

Nicpro Black Metal 2.0 Mechanical Pencil Set with Case, 3 PCS Drafting Lead Holder with 2mm Graphite Lead Refill (HB 2H 4H 2B 4B) & Colors, Sharpeners, Erasers for Artist Writing, Drawing, Sketching

[parkavenuesa]

How many types are there of a lead pencil?

Soft black (B), hard black (H), hard black (HB), and firm black (FB) graphite pencils are the four types (F). The degree of soft black, hard, hard black, and firm is then further defined by numbers; the higher the number, the higher the degree of soft black, hard, hard black, and firm. We have Pencil Lead refill available online

[leuchtturm1917aus]

What are the Benefits of Ballpoint Pens?

Ballpoint Pens use an oil-based ink. This causes the refills long-lasting, and able to be written on various surfaces, including glossy or damp paper. The ballpoint ink dries immediately, preventing smudging. Secondly, ballpoint pens require the tiniest maintenance. Thirdly, they are among the most reasonable pens.

[geeky-elf]

All the tools I’ve been hoarding for my sketching/shading/line arting for coloring later.  Most complete and up to date kit I own regarding my artistic processes/media.

For the following I presently/will use:

Doodling/Basic Sketching and Shading: Blackwing Pearl (Great all around for sketching and shading) and Prismacolor graphite pencils

For Precision Sketching and Line Darkening: Offidea Lead Holder with 2 mm HB and 4B lead plus sharpener (Great for on the go sketching).  

More Thorough/Higher Quality Sketching and Shading: Art Studio, Faber-Castell, and Bellofy (largest hardness range from 9H to 9B). Graphite sticks and woodless pencils for covering larger areas/greater shading control Greater Contrasts/More Intense Shadows: Studio and Royal Charcoal Pencils (Soft, Medium, and Hard) Vines and Sticks for Compositing and Covering Larger Areas.

Pencil Sharpening: Prismacolor (Pointing Hard Pencils/Blunt Tip for Colored Pencils), T’Gaal blade angle adjustable via turndial (for hard, soft, and colored pencils), Zum (all rounder for long pointing hard, blunting colored pencils, and sharpening 2mm lead), and M & R brass sharpeners w/ replaceable blades (Wide range of styles for different grips and hole sizes for different pencil sharpening goals and manual angle control). 

Erasing: Assorted Kneaded and Vinyl Erasers (good for general to more sepcifed and complete erasing).  An AFMAT spinning rechargeable electric eraser for more precision control and capturing finer highlights and textures (uses both small and large eraser refills).  

Inking: Sakura Pigma Graphic and Micron Pens

Other Drawing Accessories: Pencil extenders, blending stumps, tortillions (more precise blending), sandpaper boards (for cleaning stumps and re-pointing soft/hard pencils), X-acto knife with #11 blade (wood widdling and re-pointing dull tips especially on weirdly shaped/softer pencils (i.e. 4B and above or charcoals where breakage in trasitional sharpeners are more of a risk), dust brush, eraser shield, tracing paper (for transferring sketched onto higher quality textured sketch paper/bleed proof marker paper/canvas, and Quin Shan large travel friendly pencil case.  

[henryseneyee]

Here’s My Portable Travel #SketchingKit for my Italy trip #PenAndInk #TravelSketch Still paring it down: 1. #StillmanAndBirn Epsilon Softcover #Sketchbook 3.5”x5.5” (Pocket sized w/ Smooth paper for Ink & light wash). 2. #Pentel Aquash Pigment Filled Brush-Light Black Ink (warm gray washes). 3. #PaperMate Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm, HB #2, (simple, no sharpening). 4. #MUJI Gel-Ink #Ballpoint Pen 0.5mm BLACK (My main pen. Very smooth). 5. MUJI Gel-Ink Ballpoint Pen 0.5mm ORANGE (Accent color). 6. #Micron 02 Pen (For fine details & used like a sketchy pencil). 7. #FaberCastell PITT Artist Pen B (Fiber-Tipped for Consistent Medium Lines). 8. Pentel #PocketBrush (For the Boldest lines & dry brush effects). 9. Pocket Brush Ink Refill Cartridges (Held in extra binder clip). 10. MUJI Double-Ended Pen (medium & bold. Just in case). 11. WHITE #GellyRoll Pen (For adding Opaque White Details over Black Areas). 12. MUJI Clear Plastic Ruler. 13. A sheet of Square Grid template (Place underneath pages in case I need guidelines for architecture & lettering). This all fits in a #GlobalArt Canvas 24 Pencil Case the size of a small paperback Extra supplies: Stillman & Birn Epsilon Softcover Sketchbook, 5.5” x 3.5” Landscape, Stillman & Birn Epsilon Softcover Sketchbook, 5.5” x 8.5” Portrait (For larger drawings) Micron 01, 03, 05, 08, #Sharpie, (For some @TimothyGoodman Goodness), Water-Soluble Graphite Pencil (9B), #WaterBrush, Various Pentel Color Brushes, Faber-Castell PITT Big Brushes (in various Neutrals & Earthy Colors). #Italy2017 #EDC #drawing #illustration #MixedMedia #Sketches #ArtJournal #TravelJournal #TravelSketch #UrbanSketch #SketchingJournal #ArtGear #SketchingGear

[prizeticker]

2 x HB Graphite Pencils

2 x Ballpoint Pens (1x Black, 1 x Blue)

1 x Pencil

1 x Lead Refill

1 x Self-Centering Compass

1 x 15cm/6” Rule

2 x Set Squares

Large Sleeved Eraser

Sharpener

Yellow Highlighter

Helix Timetable

[runyajade]

When you want to start drawing, but don’t know where to start.

Like all artist, every once in a while I get the same question. “You’re a really great artist. How do you do it?” Some people think that you are just magically born with the gift of being able to draw or paint. Just like anything a person does it’s a process of study, practice, practice, practice as well as trial and error, and then more studying and more of practice, practice, practice.  But other than the studying and practice, what else do you need to become an artist? Here is a small list of  the down and dirty basic’s of what any artist needs to start with.  Keep in mind that some of the items vary due to personal preference.

1. Pencil.

The most widely used instrument in the creation of art. Every artist has at least one, some have hundreds. Some artist will tell you that you need to invest in a very expensive set of pencils. Everything from 2B to HB.  Me? Well, I have been using a .05 technical pencil for years and it works for me. If I’m traveling, it’s a heck of a lot easier to tote around 1 technical pencil and a small thing of refills than it is to carry around a case of 5 or 10 different types of lead, plus a pencil sharpener, plus some sort of trash bag every time I have to stop and sharpen said pencils to get the fine tip I like working with.  That would be a whole lot of sharpening going on and a whole lot of wasted time and trash. Even then there are literally thousands of types of technical and mechanical pencils out there. It’s not a bad thing to start with a cheap one from Walmart or your local drug store. I personally use one called a Draft/Matic. It was required for one of my classes for college and has stuck with me.

2. Kneadable eraser.

The artist’s best friend really.  It can be kneaded by hand to take the shape of a small point, to erase small lines and smudges, kneaded again for a clean surface without leaving shredded eraser bits all over your paper and you. I have even used it a little like silly putty.  Flattening it into a pancake to carefully peal off some graphite to make an area lighter with out scrubbing out any fine details. I always end up playing with it while I work too. I will knead and stretch it, or twist it into spirals and squish it as I’m thinking about where to go next on a drawing.  It can be fun to play with as well as highly useful.

3. Paper.

It’s hard to draw anything with out paper, well I guess you could draw on the walls or table. But people around you might not be very amused by it.  Finding the right paper to me, is somewhat of a personal thing.  I have sketch books that offer a good weighted drawing paper that isn’t thin and smooth like printer paper.  I wouldn’t suggest using that type, unless that is all you have access to.  My favorite type of paper is a French Rag paper, it’s thick more like a heavy watercolor paper, but it’s very durable and doesn’t buckle under a lot of layering or a lot of erasing.  But the down side is, French Rag is expensive, so I wouldn’t suggest that for everyday doodling. A good mid-weight spiral sketch book is a good place to start.

4. French sticks or Smudge sticks.

Depends on who you talk to when it come to what they are called.  They are great things to have on hand when shading, giving your work that little extra polish. They come in a wide verity of sizes and the tips can be used like a sharp pencil when working in finely detailed areas. 

[studying-quiche]

K so these are my favorite stationery items. I got the Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser, the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto (5 refill), the Uni Kuru Toga Mechanical Pencil (From the U.S., lol I’m too cheap to get an imported one), a Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen (Blue), Uni Nano-Dia 0.5 mm HB lead, and finally Pilot Neox Graphite 0.5 mm HB (My favorite lead ever!)