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When you're first putting in the darkest tone, apply the most pressure with your pencil or drawing tool. As you work to lighter shades, gradually reduce the amount of pressure you apply so you're not pressing so hard against the paper. That way, your transitions between shades will be smoother and more...
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When you're first putting in the darkest tone, apply the most pressure with your pencil or drawing tool. As you work to lighter shades, gradually reduce the amount of pressure you apply so you're not pressing so hard against the paper. That way, your transitions between shades will be smoother and more consistent

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When you're first putting in the darkest tone, apply the most pressure with your pencil or drawing tool. As you work to lighter shades, gradually reduce the amount of pressure you apply so you're not pressing so hard against the paper. That way, your transitions between shades will be smoother and more...
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When you're first putting in the darkest tone, apply the most pressure with your pencil or drawing tool. As you work to lighter shades, gradually reduce the amount of pressure you apply so you're not pressing so hard against the paper. That way, your transitions between shades will be smoother and more consistent

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Any art quality pencil will give you adequate results (Personally I prefer Staedler with Derwent close behind) but ensure you have a good range of grades. I work with anything from 9H to 9B although I tend to use the mid of the range mostly.
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