05-27-2016, 07:02 PM
I suggest using wolffcarbon 6b or conte 1710bs
http://www.dickblick.com/products/wolffs-carbon-pencil/
http://www.hyatts.com/art/conte-pencil-1...ack-Q12009
They allow you to sharpen to a long tapper and not break as easy. Plus they give you all the range of value you'll need. Also this paper is most optimal. http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/36...-Paper-18/
Its smooth so you're not fighting the grit of the paper. That and its very cheap compared to what you'll get from an art store.
This video explains how to sharpen the pencil which is a skill unto itself.
This video has good technique for charcoal as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMC0Cx3Uk84
http://www.dickblick.com/products/wolffs-carbon-pencil/
http://www.hyatts.com/art/conte-pencil-1...ack-Q12009
They allow you to sharpen to a long tapper and not break as easy. Plus they give you all the range of value you'll need. Also this paper is most optimal. http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/36...-Paper-18/
Its smooth so you're not fighting the grit of the paper. That and its very cheap compared to what you'll get from an art store.
This video explains how to sharpen the pencil which is a skill unto itself.
This video has good technique for charcoal as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMC0Cx3Uk84