In the image below, the top gradation was drawn with a 2H graphite pencil. The general consensus of most artists is that any hot pressed watercolour paper is suitable for hyper-realism. Vine charcoal is softer and produces lighter marks, while compressed charcoal — which is concentrated, produces darker marks. There are many different portfolio options out there on the market — each with their own benefits and drawbacks. Drawing using lines.
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