Are you wondering how to quickly improve your graphite pencil drawings as a beginner? I can help with that! In this video, I'll share 12 tips for beginners to help you improve your graphite pencil drawings. These 12 tips helped me a lot when I started out with graphite drawings and improved my graphite skills quickly! How to quickly improve your graphite pencil drawings will be a question that won't longer be necessary after finishing this video.

0:000:26 Intro
0:260:49 Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black
0:491:49 Tip 1: Avoid smudging the drawing
1:492:20 Tip 2: Turn the drawing upside down
2:203:10 Tip 3: Use a sandpaper block to sharpen your pencils
3:103:46 Tip 4: Rotate your pencil
3:464:49 Tip 5: Practice your tonal values
4:495:37 Tip 6: Create a gradual blending
5:376:17 Tip 7: Don't use strokes in only one direction
6:176:58 Tip 8: Don't use the darkest shade too early
6:587:56 Tip 9: Use a kneaded eraser to create highlights
7:568:55 Tip 10: Use a pen eraser
8:559:37 Tip 11: Use a white gel pen
9:3710:05 Tip 12: Clean your drawing using a kneaded eraser

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I am a 28 years old artist from Romania but I live in Belgium now. I love drawing animals using mostly coloured pencils.
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