Thanks, I was using Strathmore 140lb cold press watercolor paper and a Windsor Newton 2B pencil since it was what I had. The paper definitely has a rough texture and the pencil applies heavy. But the draw botanicals Stonehenge aqua hot pressed sketchbook and Tombow H graphite pencil just arrived in the mail, so I will try it with those materials. Fun to experiment in any case!
Nice rendering of a leaf and twig! What type of paper are you using? It seems a bit rough. Your tonal transitions would be easier on a smoother paper.
Thanks, I was using Strathmore 140lb cold press watercolor paper and a Windsor Newton 2B pencil since it was what I had. The paper definitely has a rough texture and the pencil applies heavy. But the draw botanicals Stonehenge aqua hot pressed sketchbook and Tombow H graphite pencil just arrived in the mail, so I will try it with those materials. Fun to experiment in any case!