https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/ 2026-03-31T10:27:53.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg Portrait photo of Carol, the Pencil Topics teacher https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mini-colour-wheel.jpeg Mini colour wheel https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/get-started-pencils.jpeg Coloured pencils ready for drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Leather-PencilTopics-logo-SQUARE-BLUE.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/landscape-drawing-thumbnail.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mini-blending-colours.jpg Yellow coloured pencil layering over a blue base to demonstrate creating a green colour through optical mixing. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/foxgloves-and-snail.jpeg Coloured pencil drawing of foxglove flowers with a small snail https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer-6-final.jpg Completed drawing of Tavy Rocks in Devon https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-barn-owl.jpg Coloured pencil drawing of a barn owl portrait https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mini-fruit-bowl.jpg Coloured pencil drawing of a bowl filled with various types of fruit. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/Pencil_Topics_Newsletter-issue-1-pencil-topics.html 2025-06-19T08:14:14.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/about-us.html 2026-01-31T11:10:00.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cpmag-article-ad.jpg cover of color pencil magic magazine https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/color-mag-front-cover.jpg front cover of color magazine https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/swans-in-color-magazine.jpg my swans featured in color mag https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cp-treasures.jpg color pencil treasures volume 7 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/peter-weatherill.jpg peter-weatherill.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/arteza.html 2025-08-01T18:10:46.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/arteza.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/basic-drawing-for-beginners.html 2026-04-05T15:43:30.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/basic-perspective-drawing.html 2026-04-05T18:25:55.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-perspective-showing-different-viewpoints.jpg Practice sketches illustrating drawing simple boxes from different viewpoints using basic perspective principles. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/one-point-perspective-boxes.jpg Diagram demonstrating one-point perspective, showing how three boxes drawn above, below, and on the eye level line recede towards a single central vanishing point. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/eye-level-horizon-line.jpg Line drawing illustrating how parallel lines receding into the distance appear to meet at a single Vanishing Point (VP) located on the Eye Level / Horizon Line. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-perspective-box.jpeg Diagram demonstrating two-point perspective, showing how a box viewed from below the eye level line recedes towards two vanishing points (VP). https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/eye-level.jpg The horizon line between sea and sky, marked with text as the 'EYE LEVEL / HORIZON LINE' https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/beginner-coloured-pencil.html 2026-03-31T12:29:36.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/beginner-easy-watercolour-pencil-art.html 2026-04-01T09:19:09.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/left-pear-outline.jpg Laying out the line drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-reference-photo.jpg Reference photo showing two ripe pears, one leaning against the other; one is predominantly red and the other a mix of red and greenish-yellow, both with visible highlights. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/adding-more-dry-colour.jpg Building up the colors in your drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-pears-outline.jpg The line drawing ready to start adding color https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-first-water.jpg Adding water to your base layers https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-complete.jpg Two watercolour pencil pears after the initial wash has dried, now with additional dry layers of red, yellow, violet, and green applied to build depth and richness. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-second-layer.jpg Adding more saturation to your colors https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-first-layer.jpg Using watercolor pencils dry for the first layer https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/best-colored-pencils-for-artists.html 2025-08-25T20:06:57.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lightfast-ratings.png lightfast ratings https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-test-chart.jpg pencil test chart https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polychromos-pencil-test.jpg polychromos pencil test https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/best-paper-for-coloured-pencils.html 2026-03-31T13:12:16.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tawny-owl-print-web.jpg tawny-owl-print-web.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polly-dog.jpg polly-dog.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/layered-drafting-film.jpg layered-drafting-film.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/blending-coloured-pencils.html 2025-11-01T17:33:15.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/zest-it.jpeg Zest-It Pencil Blend solvent bottle and Zest-It Blending Sponge tin, artist products for blending coloured pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/puffin-not-blended.jpg Coloured pencil drawing of a puffin demonstrating the appearance of layered pencil work prior to blending https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stumps-and-tortillons.jpg Assortment of blending tools showing thicker paper stumps (top) and thinner rolled paper tortillons (bottom) in various sizes. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/puffin-blended-done.jpg The puffin drawing after applying blending techniques, demonstrating a smoother, more unified finish compared to the unblended version https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-with-zest-it.jpeg Demonstrating solvent blending: a brush applies liquid solvent to smooth coloured pencil, comparing unblended (top) and blended (bottom) areas https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-two-colours-with-stump.jpg Palette transfer technique: blending stump shown after lifting pigment from a scrap paper palette (top) to colour a leaf drawing (bottom). https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/bruynzeel-pencils.html 2025-08-25T18:42:35.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/red-apple-bruynzeel.jpg Red apple drawn with bruynzeel pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bruynzeel-design-pencil-layering-test.jpg The results of my layering test with Bruynzeel pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bruynzeel-pencils-box.jpg my box of bruynzeel pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bruynzeel-chart.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/burnishing-colored-pencil.html 2026-04-06T08:58:23.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnishing-01.jpg The initial layers of a drawing of an orange https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnishing-04.jpg The completed burnished drawing of an orange https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnishing-03.jpg Applying orange and yellow layers over initial shading before final burnishing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnisher-test.jpg Comparison showing effects of Derwent Burnisher, Lyra Splender, and white pencil on colored pencil test squares https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fully-burnished-apple.jpg A red apple fully burnished https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/half-burnished-apple.jpg A red apple where the left hand side has been burnished https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnished-cherries.jpeg Colored pencil drawing of two shiny red cherries, demonstrating the burnishing technique https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnishing-tools.jpeg Comparison of burnishing tools including hard burnisher (Derwent), colorless wax blenders (Prismacolor, Lyra), Caran d'Ache stick and a Derwent blender. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/non-burnished-apple.jpg A red apple drawing using layering only https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnishing-02.jpg Adding a second layer to the orange drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/caran-dache.html 2026-01-29T21:06:48.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/museum-aquarelles-in-box.jpg An open box of Caran D'Ache Museum Aquarelle watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/caran-dache-luminance-box.jpg caran-dache-luminance-box.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/neocolor2.png Photo of a tin of Neocolor crayons https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/luminance-pencil-livery.jpg luminance-pencil-livery.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lightfastness-chart.jpg lightfastness-chart.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/museum-aquarelle-colour-chart.jpg Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle colour chart https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/choosing-coloured-pencil-brands.html 2026-03-16T09:53:53.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/colored-pencil-solvent.html 2026-04-06T09:02:32.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/zest-it.jpeg Zest-It Pencil Blend solvent bottle and Zest-It Blending Sponge tin, artist products for blending coloured pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/OMS.jpeg Bottle of Sennelier Odour Free Mineral Spirits, an artist-grade OMS solvent for oil painting and coloured pencil blending. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-with-zest-it.jpeg Demonstrating solvent blending: a brush applies liquid solvent to smooth coloured pencil, comparing unblended (top) and blended (bottom) areas https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/solvent-pen.jpg A Tombow ABT N00 colourless blender pen, an example of a solvent pen used for blending coloured pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/solvent-test.jpg Comparison test sheet showing coloured pencil swatches (Polychromos & Coloursoft) blended with Zest-It, Spectrum Noir, and De-solv-it solvents https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/colour-basics-coloured-pencils.html 2026-03-31T13:17:49.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mixing-darks-swatches.jpg Comparison chart showing coloured pencil shadow colours https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/hue-saturation-value.jpg Bars showing hue, value and saturation https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/basic-colour-wheel.jpg Basic colour wheel https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/colour-comparison-charts.html 2026-03-16T17:40:15.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/karen-hull-cover.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colour-comparisons.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/colour-mixing-watercolour-pencils.html 2026-03-16T21:49:45.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-colour-mixes.jpg derwent-colour-mixes.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-blues.jpg watercolour-blues.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/museum-6-pack.jpg museum-6-pack.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-accessories.html 2026-03-31T13:10:35.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/painting-and-drawing-tools.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/peter-useful-box.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-on-black-paper.html 2026-04-06T09:18:35.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/adding-white-pastel-to-venice-scene.jpg Using white pastel on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-step-5.jpg More sweets in colored pencil on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/close-up-of-bar-window.jpg A close up of the building's window https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sample-gold-shading.jpg Testing the yellow pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bar-finished-drawing.jpg Completed color pencil drawing of French building on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sample-cream-shading.jpg Testing the pencil colors for drawing the gold sweet https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-scene-student-progress.jpg Progress scan of drawing on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bar-outline-drawing.jpg The outline of the building drawing on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sample-blue-shading.jpg Testing the blue pencils for the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-scene-in-progress-peter.jpg blocking out the white buildings https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-step-2.jpg Beginning to add the sweets to the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/somerset-velvet-paper-test.jpg Black somerset velvet paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/the-sweet-jar-photo.jpg the-sweet-jar-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-step-finished.jpg sweet-jar-step-finished.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-student-complete.jpg Drawing the brick wall on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-scene-reference.jpg Photo reference for drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/owl-on-black-paper.jpg owl drawn on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-scene-blocking-in-peter.jpg A layer of white pencil on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-step-4.jpg Adding more sweets to the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sample-red-shading.jpg Testing the pink pencils for the pink sweet https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-line-drawing.jpg The outline of the sweet jar https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-step-3.jpg Adding a pale blue sweet to the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/photo-of-french-bar.jpg Photo reference for drawing French building on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/crabapple-tea.jpg Colored pencil still life on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-on-black-paper.jpeg pears in coloured pencil on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colour-chart-on-black-paper.jpg color swatch test on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-paper-suitability-review.html 2025-08-02T05:10:13.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-07-black-velvet.jpg best-paper-test-07-black-velvet.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-04-hermes-grit400.jpg best-paper-test-04-hermes-grit400.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-02-fabriano-classico-5.jpg Mid-stage of coloured pencil drawing of a slate miner on Fabriano Classico 5 paper, showing watercolour pencil underpainting activated on the left side and dry pencil on the right. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-05-stonehenge.jpg Completed artwork of slate miner for Test 5, demonstrating coloured pencil application and blending on Stonehenge light grey paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/slate-miner-reference-photo.jpg Original reference photo of a Welsh slate miner figurine, the subject for coloured pencil paper suitability tests https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-01.jpg best-paper-test-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-03-fabriano-classico-5.jpg Finished drawing of Welsh slate miner: Test 3 result on Fabriano Classico 5 paper with watercolour pencil underpainting. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-06-strathmore-smooth.jpg Slate miner drawn on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper: Coloured pencil Test 6 result. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-08-heat.jpg Coloured pencil drawing of slate miner on Canson 300gsm watercolour paper, showing left side before heat application and right side after heat treatment. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/best-paper-test-02-UART800.jpg best-paper-test-02-UART800.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-pressure.html 2025-07-30T12:01:57.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/light-circular-strokes.jpeg light circular strokes https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pressure-bar.jpg Coloured pencil layering progression from light green base to dark green, numbered 1-10, showing cumulative color building https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/building-up-the-pressure-slowly.jpeg building up the pressure slowly https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/first-lesson-pencil-pressure.png Four coloured pencil pressure examples showing pale layering on left, solid mid-tone coverage in center, heavy burnished application, and smooth pressure gradient on right https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-still-life.html 2026-01-25T13:49:14.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/banana-01.jpg Drawing the banana step 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fruit-bowl-still-life-photo-ref.jpg Photo reference for still life drawing of fruit https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/apple-step-3.jpg Drawing the apple step 3 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/apple-step-4.jpg Drawing apple step 4 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/orange-step-2.jpg Drawing the orange step 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/orange-step-1.jpg Drawing the orange step 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/apple-step-1.jpg Drawing the apple step 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/apple-step-2.jpg Drawing the apple step 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fruit-bowl-still-life-finished.jpg Completed fruit bowl https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-strokes.html 2026-04-06T09:29:24.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/burnishing-scumbling.png After burnishing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/holding-pencil-far-back.jpeg Hand demonstrating holding a coloured pencil further back from the tip to achieve lighter pressure and broader strokes. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cross-hatching.jpg samples of cross-hatching using a single colored pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/holding-pencil-near-the-tip.jpeg Hand demonstrating holding a coloured pencil near the sharpened tip for precise control and detailed work. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scumbling-1.png First scumbling layer https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scumbling-continued.png scumbling step 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/simple-hatching.jpg An example of simple hatching stokes in one color https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cross-hatching-layers.png three colours cross hatched over each other https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-techniques.html 2026-01-25T11:35:33.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/coloured-pencil-tools-and-accessories.html 2026-03-31T13:05:16.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/combining-colored-pencil-and-pastels.html 2026-01-29T22:10:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bellapais-abbey-stage-05.jpg combining colored pencil and pastels https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cyrpus-abbey.jpg The original photo upon which the tutorial is based https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cyprus-abbey-outline.jpg The sketch ready for painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bellapais-abbey-stage-07.jpg The finished painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bellapais-abbey-stage-03.jpg Getting the view through the arches begun https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bellapais-abbey-stage-01.jpg The base layers of pastel pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/composition-basics.html 2026-04-05T15:56:40.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/negative-space-plantpot.jpg Illustration defining negative space: the black shapes surrounding and seen between the green leaves and orange pot of a plant graphic. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/asymmetrical-balance.jpg Landscape illustration demonstrating asymmetrical balance, with a large dark tree on the right counterbalanced by a smaller yellow house and hills on the left. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rule-of-thirds-grid.png Diagram illustrating the Rule of Thirds grid, showing a rectangle divided into nine equal sections by lines, with the four internal intersection points clearly marked. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/symmetrical-balance.jpg Illustration demonstrating symmetrical balance, where a classical building flanked by trees is perfectly reflected in water below, creating a mirror image. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/landscape-illustrating-leading-lines.jpg Grayscale landscape drawing illustrating leading lines, where a winding path and fence guide the viewer's eye back towards a barn nestled near hills. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/contact-us.html 2025-06-19T08:26:48.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/conte-pencils.html 2025-08-01T18:14:17.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/conte-chart.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/cretacolor-pencils.html 2026-03-31T13:13:28.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cretacolor-pencil-box.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/marino-colour-chart.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/daler-rowney.html 2026-03-31T13:14:40.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/derwent-inktense-pencils.html 2026-04-01T07:54:30.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/soft-inktense-mixes.jpg soft inktense colour mixes https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colour-mix-from-palette.jpg colour mix from palette https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/neutral-inktense-swatches.jpeg neutral inktense swatches https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/water-brushes-on-swatch-chart.jpg My water brush collection https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mixing-on-palette.jpg Mixing colours on palette https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mixing-derwent-pencils.jpg mixing greens with derwent inktense https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/derwent-pencils.html 2026-01-29T20:52:28.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/inktense-72-tin.jpg Inktense pencils in a tin https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-procolour-chart.jpg ProColour pencils colour chart https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/inktense-paint-pan-studio-set.jpg Inktense Studio Pan set https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-water-colour-pencils.jpg Derwent watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-procolour-in-tin.jpg Procolour pencils in tin marked with lightfast ratings 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https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/garden-arch-final-version-2.jpg Garden arch final version 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/garden-arch-creeper-light.jpg Beginning to draw the creeper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/original-garden-photo.jpg The main photo reference https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/draw-trees.html 2026-04-01T09:06:06.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-tree-exercise-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-tree-exercise-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-tree-exercise-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-tree-exercise-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/drawing-a-boat.html 2026-04-24T07:18:09.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/north-somerset-boat.jpg Photograph of Rona a clinker built river boat https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/river-boat-sketch-in-box.jpg Perspective drawing of a boat at an angle https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/riples-03.jpg Photograph of monotone reflections on water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/side-view-curved-boat.png Drawings of boats from the back https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/reflections-of-rocks.jpg Drawing showing rock and post reflections in water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/reflections-from-water-ripples.jpg Diagram of ripples on wavy water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/ripples-02.jpg Photo of curved reflections on water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/boat-on-river-tamar.jpg Photographic example of a river boat https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/figure-eight-boat-shape.jpg drawing a boat using a figure 8 method https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/windy-reflections.jpg Diagram of conflicting elements being reflected in water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/ripples-01.jpg Photograph of ripples on dark water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/figure-e-boat-shape.jpg An outline drawing of a boat https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/drawing-a-boat-in-a-box.jpg Drawing of a boat hull in perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/reflection-of-light-on-water-45.jpg Diagram of the point of view when viewing water from above https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/whitby-boats.jpg Photograph of two blue and white boats https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/boat-in-water-01.jpg Photograph of a small fishing boat https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/boat-in-water-02.jpg Photo of a boat in clear turquoise water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/illustration-of-boat-reflections.jpg Diagram of broken reflections of yachts in water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/drawing-buildings.html 2026-04-21T06:29:38.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall.jpg Photo of an old dry stone wall https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall-drawing-04.jpg close up on the dry stone wall drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stone-church.jpg Wall built from large stone blocks https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/deep-mortar-lines.jpg Deep mortar lines showing dark shadows in the sunlight https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/multicoloured-bricks.jpg Wall built of multi-colored stones https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/old-stone-wall.jpg Old stone wall partly rebuilt with modern brick https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall-drawing-02.jpg Adding the dry stone wall textures https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sandy-mortar.jpg sandy coloured mortar and sandy bricks https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/garden-arch-more-flowers.jpg garden-arch-more-flowers.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall-03.jpg Dry stone wall in the landscape https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brick-church.jpg Church with brick wall https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall-drqwing-01.jpg Drawing of landscape in early stages https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall-02.jpg Photo of dry stone wall https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/half-timbered-building.jpg Photo of house with stone wall https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/shallow-mortar.jpg Mortar with only very shallow indentations https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stone-house-wall.jpg Quarried from the local area, the stones in this building have identical colour and weathering. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/drawing-clouds.html 2026-04-21T06:18:46.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-photo-05.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-photo-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-sky-behind-trees.jpg A finished pencil landscape drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencil-sky.jpg Adding watercolour pencil pigment for the blue of the sky https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-photo-06.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-background.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-photo-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coloured-pencil-clouds.jpg An example of drawing clouds with coloured pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-photo-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pan-pastel-background.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-photo-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencil-sky-01.jpg Examples of drawing clouds with watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/drawing-on-black-paper.html 2025-05-05T15:52:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-final.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-step-6.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-more-pastel-layers.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-reference-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-after-fixative.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-detail.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-step-7.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/initial-pastel-pencil-cottage-doorway.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorwy-step-4.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-step-5.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/drawing-reflections.html 2026-04-21T07:26:41.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Loire-reflections.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brittany-reflections-upside-down.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brittany-reflections.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/harbour-reflections.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tamar-moorings-reflections.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gull-reflections.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/drawing-step-by-step.html 2026-03-31T10:36:02.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bowerman-stone-drawing-1.jpg Daartmoor landscape in colored pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bellapais-abbey-stage-07.jpg Drawing combining colored pencil and pastels https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-entrance-final-drawing.jpg Mixed media drawing on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rectory-garden-step-by-step-complete.jpg drawing a garden arch https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-step-by-step-final.jpg Landscape drawing step by step https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wildcat.jpeg drawing a cat in colored pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer-6-final.jpg Drawing of the Tavy River in the UK https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-draq-water-complete.png Drawing a stream in colored pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-completed.jpg A Yorkshire landscape in watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pears-complete.jpg pears-complete.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-derwent-watercolour-pencils.jpg a drawing of the Rialto Fish Market in Venice https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-small.jpg A canal scene tuturial in colored pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-final.jpg Pastel pencil drawing using Caran d'Ache pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-background.jpg A scottish landscape in watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sweet-jar-step-finished.jpg Drawing a sweet jar on black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour.jpg Polperror harbour in watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondola-painting-cropped.png Painting gondolas in pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grand-union-canal-finished.jpg Composing a canal scene drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-watercolour-pencil-tutorial.jpg Italian street scene drawing step by step https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-07.jpg Pastel pencil drawing of a vase https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Country-Lane-final.jpg A leafy landscape using watercolor and colored pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fruit-bowl.jpg Still life drawing tutorial https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/eraser-for-coloured-pencils.html 2026-04-06T08:35:24.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/essential-coloured-pencil-supplies.html 2025-07-30T12:06:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/faber-castell-polychromos.html 2025-08-25T18:59:52.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/albrecht-durer-sample.png Artwork done in Albrecht Durer watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/faber-castell-polychromos.jpg Faber Castell Polychromos tin of pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/fixative-spray.html 2026-04-06T09:41:57.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-fixative-test-2.jpg Pastel pencil drawing of a doorway, with the right side sprayed with fixative and appearing darker than the unfixed left side. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fixative.jpeg Two aerosol cans of Brush and Pencil fixatives: Advanced Colored Pencil Textured Fixative and Advanced Colored Pencil Final Fixative. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/spectrafix-over-coloured-pencil-landscape-final.jpg Finished coloured pencil landscape by Peter Weatherill, where Spectrafix fixative was used to enable further layering on a previously saturated surface. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cottage-doorway-after-fixative.jpg An excellent example of using fixative as a working tool: This pastel pencil sketch on black paper by Peter Weatherill has been fixed to seal the initial layer, preparing it for further coloured pencil work or other media. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/spectrafix-bubbles.jpg Close-up of artwork surface showing initial wet droplets from an uneven application of SpectraFix pump spray fixative. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/spectrafix.jpg SpectraFix casein-based artist fixative in its characteristic non-aerosol pump spray bottle. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/fundamentals-of-drawing.html 2026-04-05T15:32:01.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/low-contrast-still-life.png low-contrast-still-life.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/gondola-painting.html 2025-05-10T17:12:09.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondola-painting-underlayer.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondola-painting-cropped.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondola-painting-uncropped.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondolas-pencil-layer-2.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondoloa-reference-photo.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondolas-pencil-layer-1.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondola-rope-detail.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/holbein-colored-pencils.html 2026-04-06T09:10:53.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/soft-white-pencil.jpg soft white pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/holbein-colored-pencils.jpg hobein colored pencil set https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-a-river.html 2026-04-23T15:12:04.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/layer-4-rocks-and-grass.jpg Adding more rocks in the water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer-4.jpg The progress of the Tavy Rocks painting so far https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/layer-5.jpg Completing the lit areas of rocks https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer-6-final.jpg Completed drawing of Tavy Rocks https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer1.jpg Drawing in the main elements of the scene https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/photo-reference-tavy-rocks.jpg The photo reference for Tavy Rocks https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer-2.jpg Adding the shadows under the rocks https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tavy-rocks-layer-3.jpg Completing the background https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/completed-drawing-tavy-rocks.jpg Tavy Rocks completed https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/outline-drawing.jpg The outline drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-a-roof.html 2026-01-30T08:51:28.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-thatched-roof.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/hand-cut-quarried-tiles.jpg Hand cut quarried tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tile-perspective.jpg Sketch showing the two vanishing points of a sloped roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/barn-door-and-steps.jpg Barn door and steps https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/thatched-cottage-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/thatched-cottage-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/french-provence-roofs-02.jpg French Provence roofs https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/thatcher-at-work.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/modern-concrete-interlocking-tiles.jpg Modern concrete interlocking tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/somerset-tiled-barn.jpg Photo of Somerset tiled barn https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mediterranean-tiles-02.jpg Photo of Mediterranean tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/estonia-roofs.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/french-provence-roofs.jpg Tiled roofs in French Provence https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/drawing-buildings-tiled-roof.gif Sketch showing tiles in correct proportion https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/traditional-clay-baked-tiles.jpg Traditional clay baked tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/thatched-cottage-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grey-quarried-tiles.jpg Grey quarried tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mediterranean-tiles-01.jpg Mediterranean tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-realistic-stone-with-coloured-pencil.html 2026-04-21T06:31:19.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bowerman-stone-watercolour-sky.jpg The Bowerman's Nose with a watercolour sky https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dartmoor-landscape-dry-watercolour-pencil.jpg dartmoor-landscape-dry-watercolour-pencil.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/second-version-bowerman-right-detail.jpg second-version-bowerman-right-detail.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bowerman-stone-coloured-pencil-sky.jpg The Bowerman's Nose with a coloured pencil sky https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-bowerman-stone-version-2.jpg finished-bowerman-stone-version-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stonestage2.jpg stonestage2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stonescrible.jpg stonescrible.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bowerman-stone-photo.jpg bowerman-stone-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scan-scribble.jpg scan-scribble.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-bowerman-stone-version-1.jpg finished-bowerman-stone-version-1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stonestage1.jpg stonestage1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wet-watercolour-pencil-landscape.jpg wet-watercolour-pencil-landscape.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/second-version-bowerman-left-detail.jpg second-version-bowerman-left-detail.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-realistic-water-part-2.html 2026-04-23T14:56:47.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-sample.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-progress.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-closeup.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-realistic-water-part-3.html 2026-04-23T15:04:54.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-adjustments.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-continued.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-realistic-water.html 2026-04-23T14:53:42.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-background2.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-background.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-dark-areas.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-first-washes.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-paint-water-photo.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-draw-trees.html 2026-04-21T06:23:15.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rough-bark.png Photo of rough, textured tree bark https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/light-and-airy-foliage.png Photograph of a tree with an open, airy foliage structure, clearly showing 'sky holes' where patches of sky are visible through the leaves and branches https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bare-tree-01.jpg Four vertically stacked photographs, each displaying a unique tree, to illustrate the wide variety of natural trunk and branch structures for artists to study. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cracked-trunks.png Photograph of a tree trunk with rough, deeply fissured bark that forms a distinct, angular pattern reminiscent of cut diamonds. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/oak-tree-in-leaf.jpg Photo of a massive oak tree beside a farmhouse, its thick, dense leaf canopy creating a solid mass of foliage https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/drawing-tree-shapes.jpg Black and white graphic illustration of 6 basic tree shapes, showing silhouettes and characteristic branching styles of different UK tree species for beginners. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/beginners-attempt-at-tree-drawing.jpg Simple pencil drawing of a tree https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tree-foliage-colours.jpg Four examples of tree foliage in a single image, showcasing the diverse and distinct colour palettes artists can observe for leaves throughout the year. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rough-tree-bark.png Tree bark close-up: deep crevices and rough texture visible on a trunk and main branch https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/hole-in-old-tree.png Photograph of a dead tree trunk with smooth bark, clearly showing a large, dark hole that reveals the tree's hollow interior. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fungus-on-trunks.png Photograph of a slim tree trunk featuring a substantial growth of fungus spreading upwards from its base. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-fix-coloured-pencil-mistakes.html 2026-03-31T10:57:38.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-photograph-pets.html 2024-08-18T13:07:58.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/eyes-too-dark.jpg The eyes are too dark in this dog photo https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/light-in-eye.jpg Catching light in the dog's eye is important https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bright-eyes-distant.jpg A nice profile shot of a dog but taken from too far away https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polly-window-light.jpg Well exposed dog photo with detail in the eye https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/louis-on-floor.jpg Photo of dog laying on the floor https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/out-of-proportion.jpg Photo of a labrador taken from above https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dog-pencil-drawing.jpg Coloured pencil dog portrait https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bently-too-bright.jpg A washed out photo due to the lighting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polly-dog.jpg polly-dog.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bentley-too-contrasty.jpg A photo of Bentley showing too much contrast https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/out-of-focus.jpeg The background is in focus not the dog https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-remove-a-dent.html 2025-03-18T14:14:55.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/continuing-the-drawing-after-removing-paper-dent.jpeg photo showing further progress with the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/drawing-after-dealing-with-dent.jpeg The paper after the dent was removed https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/drawing-with-dent-in-the-paper.jpeg Photo showing the dent in the paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-sharpen-your-coloured-pencils.html 2026-01-06T11:39:55.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-use-pastel-pencils.html 2025-04-25T20:34:00.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastels-laying-on-paper.jpg pastels-laying-on-paper.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/magic-sponge.jpg magic-sponge.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-pastel-pencils-02.jpg blending-pastel-pencils-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-pastel-pencils-04.jpg blending-pastel-pencils-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-pastel-pencils-03.jpg blending-pastel-pencils-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-pastel-pencils-01.jpg blending-pastel-pencils-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-use-tracing-paper.html 2026-03-10T13:39:36.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/how-to-use-watercolour-pencils.html 2026-04-01T07:57:20.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/arteza-shavings-onto-paper.jpg arteza-shavings-onto-paper.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/2-colour-watercolour-pencil-shavings.jpg Adding further watercolor pencil to your rock texture https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/worked-from-grit-palette.jpg Watercolor pencil sketch of a farm https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pigment-palette.jpg testing watercolor pencil pigment on sanded paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brush-and-shavings.jpg how to use watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colour-dabbed-out-with-tissue.jpg Creating a cloud with derwent inktense pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/using-dry-watercolour-pencil-on-top.jpg Adding moss to a watercolor pencil painting of a rock https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/shavings-in-palette.jpeg painting wood texture with watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/purple-brush-marks.jpg Using shaved pencil tip and a brush https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/museum-aquarelle-swatches.jpeg Colourful test swatches of watercolour pencils showing dry pencil strokes transitioning into vibrant wet washes and smoothly blended colours, illustrating the importance of testing colours before painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wet-paper-shavings.jpg using a makeup applicator with watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencil-shavings-1.jpg Creating a rock texture with watercolor pencil step 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/shavings-brushed-into-wet-paper.jpg Dropping pencil shavings onto wet paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/koh-i-noor.html 2025-08-25T18:58:18.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/koh-i-nor-polycolor.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/landscape-composition-painting-guide-part-1.html 2025-08-01T07:13:18.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grand-union-canal-wolverton-photo-1.jpg grand-union-canal-wolverton-photo-1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/GU-second-washes.jpg GU-second-washes.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grand-union-merged-photos.jpg grand-union-merged-photos.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Grand-Union-wash-palette.jpg Grand-Union-wash-palette.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/narrow-boat-coventry.jpg narrow-boat-coventry.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/GU-first-washes.jpg GU-first-washes.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/landscape-composition-painting-guide-part-2.html 2025-08-01T07:12:38.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/GU-second-washes.jpg GU-second-washes.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/GU-first-washes.jpg GU-first-washes.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/landscape-composition-painting-guide-part-3.html 2025-08-01T07:13:04.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/canal-drawing-next-to-photo.png Peter's interpretation of the water in coloured pencil beside the photo https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grand-union-merged-photos.jpg grand-union-merged-photos.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grand-union-green-polychromos.jpg grand-union-green-polychromos.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bridge-close-ups.png bridge-close-ups.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/landscape-drawing-step-by-step.html 2025-05-10T14:26:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-house-window-panes.jpg Detail of the window in our colored pencil drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-alan.jpg Alan's version of the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/roof-tiles.jpg Drawing the roof tiles https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-final-peter.jpg The completed colored pencil drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-shavings-in-palette.jpg Photo of white plate and pencil shavings https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/left-hand-house.jpg Photo of building on left and side of our scene https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/details-outside-righthand-house.jpg Adding details of pots and windowbox https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/adding-shadows-to-foliage.jpg Close up of the scribbled trees https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/righthand-house-wall.jpg Adding the tree growing over the wall https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lefthand-roof.jpg Starting the left hand roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tracing.jpg This shows the outline drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-ray.jpg Ray's version of the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-wall-colour-test.jpg Choosing pencil colours for the brickwork https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/ochre-house-colour-test.jpg Testing the pencil colours https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-roof-stage-02.jpg Adding layers of colored pencil to the roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/moistened-pencil-pigment.jpg Water added to the pencil shavings to create watercolour pigment https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/upside-down-paper.jpg The first layer going on to the paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-roof-stage-04.jpg Glazing the roof in our colored pencil drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-andrea.jpg Andrea's version of the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/trees-so-far.jpg The background area of woodland https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-pauline.jpg Pauline's version of the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/right-hand-house-greenery.jpg Adding the trees behind The Packhorse https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-photo.png Photo of Allerford upon which we will base our drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/tree-area-wash.jpg Base layer of green for tree area https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-roof-stage-01.jpg The first layers of colored pencil on the roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/adding-buildings-wash.jpg Further progress of base layers all over the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/green-watercolour-pigment.jpg Extra water added to pigment https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/detail-of-stone-wall.jpg Working on the overhanging tree https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-house-wall-01.jpg Starting work on the bricks in our colored pencil step by step https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-trees.jpg Adding shadow areas to the trees https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/greens-in-foreground.jpg Adding shadows into the greens of the trees https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/white-house.jpg Starting the right hand roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-bridge-stage-01.jpg The completed bridge in our colored pencil drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-after-central-house.jpg The central house in our colored pencil drawing is complete https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/student-righthand-house.jpg An example from someone else working on the same project https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerfod-judith.jpg Judith's version of the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/allerford-carole.jpg Carole's version of the drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-house-wall-02.jpg Adding mortar between the bricks in our drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/background-wash.jpg Completing the watercolour pencil layers https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-building-photo-ref.jpg Close up photo of the central house https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polychromos-colour-options.png Pencil colors chosen for the house https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/central-roof-stage-03.jpg Adding depth to the colors on the roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/ochre-walled-house.jpg More progress on roof https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/building-up-trees.jpg Beginning to blend the greens in the trees https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/starting-pablo-pencils.jpg Beginning to add green coloured pencil into the tree area https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/landscape-in-colored-pencil.html 2026-04-20T15:21:34.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-stone-wall-drawing-04.jpg dry-stone-wall-drawing-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/how-to-draw-water-complete.png Drawing a river through the trees https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/illustration-of-boat-reflections.jpg illustration-of-boat-reflections.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-completed.jpg clapham bridge in watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-worked-in-watercolour-pencils.jpg sky-worked-in-watercolour-pencils.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-tree-exercise-04.jpg Practice drawing a tree with watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/garden-arch-final-version-2.jpg garden-arch-final-version-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/landscape-drawing.jpg A coloured pencil landscape drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/layering-coloured-pencils.html 2026-04-06T08:19:50.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/orange-step-2.jpg orange-step-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-pressure-test.png blue pressure test https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colour-layering.jpg colour-layering.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/yellow-layer-over-pressure-test.png yellow layer over pressure test https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/learn-coloured-pencil-drawing-blog.html 2025-12-21T16:20:53.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/light-and-shadow-in-drawing.html 2026-04-05T15:36:18.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/lightfastness-test.html 2024-09-05T10:16:50.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/small-prismacolor-set-test-4.jpg Older Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 4 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/small-prismacolor-set-test-3.jpg Older Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 3 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/caran-dache-museum-test-4.jpg Caran d'Ache Museum lightfastness test results 4 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/faber-castell-test-7.jpg Polychroms lightfastness test results 7 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-aquarelles-test-3.jpg Van Gogh watercolour lightfastness test 3 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-test-2.jpg Van Gogh lightfastness test 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-artist-test-6.jpg Derwent Artist lightfastness test 6 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/caran-dache-museum-test-3.jpg Caran d'Ache Museum lightfastness test results 3 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/faber-castell-test-6.jpg Polychroms lightfastness test results 6 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-artist-test-1.jpg Derwent Artist lightfastness test 1 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https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-artist-test-2.jpg Derwent Artist lightfastness test 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-aquarelles-test-1.jpg Van Gogh watercolour lightfastness test 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/caran-dache-museum-test-5.jpg Caran d'Ache Museum lightfastness test results 5 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-test-2.jpg Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-test-3.jpg Van Gogh lightfastness test 3 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/small-prismacolor-set-test-1.jpg Older Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colorsoft-test-4.jpg Derwent Coloursoft lightfastness test 4 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-test-4.jpg Van Gogh lightfastness test 4 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/caran-dache-museum-test-7.jpg Caran d'Ache Museum lightfastness test results 7 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-test-9.jpg Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 9 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-test-6.jpg Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 6 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/colorsoft-test-2.jpg Derwent Coloursoft lightfastness test 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-test-3.jpg Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 3 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-aquarelles-test-2.jpg Van Gogh watercolour lightfastness test 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/van-gogh-test-1.jpg Van Gogh lightfastness test 1 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-artist-test-5.jpg Derwent Artist lightfastness test 5 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/caran-dache-museum-test-2.jpg Caran d'Ache Museum lightfastness test results 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/small-prismacolor-set-test-2.jpg Older Sanford Prismacolor lightfastness test results 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/faber-castell-test-2.jpg Polychroms lightfastness test results 2 https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/lightfastness.html 2026-04-06T09:14:00.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lightfastness-drawing-test.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/limited-color-palette.html 2026-03-16T17:34:28.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-test-luminance.jpg pencil test luminance https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-test-reference-photo.jpg pencil test reference photo https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-test-complete.jpg pencil-test-complete.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pencil-test-line-drawing.jpg pencil test line drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/line-and-wash.html 2026-04-01T09:15:21.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harobour-dry-layers.jpg The dry layers of watercolor pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-colours.jpg The pallette of colors used in the painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-final.jpg completed line and wash painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-exercise-photo.jpg Polperro harbour photo reference https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/beginning-to-add-water.jpg The painting after water is added https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-dry-pencil-layer.jpg Drawing the trees and roofs https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/lyra-rembrandt-polycolor.html 2026-01-06T12:02:15.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lyra-rembrandt-polycolor.jpg Photo of a tin of 72 Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/mitsubishi-uni.html 2025-08-01T18:26:25.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mitsubishi-pencil-box-open.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mitsubishi-uni-presentation-case.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/mixed-media-techniques.html 2026-03-31T11:37:10.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/welsh-farm-ink-pencil-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/acrylic-gouache-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/yorkshire-village-ink-pencil.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/acrylic-gouache-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/waercolour-pencils-and-wax-type-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/german-city-gate-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/welsh-farm-ink-pencil.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/waercolour-pencils-and-wax-type-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/acrylic-gouache-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/german-city-gate-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/german-city-gate-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/one-point-perspective-drawing.html 2026-04-05T18:23:03.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/one-point-perspective-corridor.jpg A corridor drawn in one point perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/one-point-basic-setup.jpg one point perspective basics https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/one-point-perspective-road.jpg diagram of a road showing one point perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/one-point-perpective-room.jpg A room drawin in one point perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/painting-the-sky.html 2026-03-15T13:46:17.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-between-clouds-02.jpg sky-between-clouds-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-between-clouds-03.jpg sky-between-clouds-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/using-eraser-in-sky-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/using-eraser-in-sky-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/painting-the-sky-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-between-clouds-05.jpg sky-between-clouds-05.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-paper-palette.jpg blue-paper-palette.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/using-eraser-in-sky-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sky-between-clouds-04.jpg sky-between-clouds-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/painting-the-sky-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rialto-fish-market-photo-ref-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/painting-with-watercolour-pencils.html 2026-04-01T09:09:31.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-landscape-washes-02.jpg Adding highland cattle to our picture https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-landscape-hills.jpg Creating the illusion of hills in the background of the painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cropped-scottish-landscape.jpg Close up of the background washes https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/aquarelle-background-washes.jpg Initial pale washes for the background of the artwork https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-landscape-decisions.jpg Continuing to build up the aquarelle background https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/peters-palette.jpg Photo of the aquarelle palette https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-landscape-with-cattle.jpg Strengthening the color depth in our painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-background.jpg The finished Scottish scene with an aquarelle background https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pan-pastels.html 2025-05-10T16:53:55.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pan-pastels-on-backing-paper.jpg A photo showing a background being created with pan pastels https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stonehenge-with-pan-pastels.jpg Pan pastels on Stonehenge black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/deb-stanley-pan-pastels.jpg Blending with pan pastel blender https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pan-pastel-colorless-blender.jpg A container of pan pastel blender https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/somerset-velvet-with-pan-pastel.jpg pan pastels on somerset velvet black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pheasant-with-pan-pastel-background.jpg Photo of completed drawing on film with a pan pastel background on a separate peice of paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/seawhite-paper-with-pan-pastels.jpg Pan pastels on Seawhite black paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/paper-and-pencil-tests.html 2026-02-02T14:58:16.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/legion-stonehenge-kraft.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/hahnemuhle-pastelfix.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Daler-Rowney-Heavy-Cartridge-test.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/paper-test-01.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/strathmore-500-series.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fabriano-artistico.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Daler-Rowney-Langton-Botanical-test.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/saunders-waterford.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fabriano-classic-5.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/RKBurt-botanial-ultra-smooth.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/strathmore-400-series.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/standard-paper-test.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fabriano-accademia-220gsm.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Hahnemuhle-lana.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/legion-stonehenge.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastelmat.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/paper-blending-stumps.html 2026-03-31T13:09:04.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/puffin-not-blended.jpg puffin-drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/stumps-and-tortillons.jpg A selection of paper blending stumps and tortillons https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/puffin-blended-done.jpg puffin-blended https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cleaning-paper-stump.jpg A blending stump with a sandpaper sharpener https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blending-two-colours-with-stump.jpg Blending two colors together with a blending stump https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blended-with-homemade-stump.jpeg sample-blended-with-stump https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastel-drawing.html 2024-12-05T12:25:47.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-05.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dog-pastel-drawing.png Hazel Taylors portrait of Corrie https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pan-pastel-boat-scene.png Harbour scene worked in pan pastel and coloured pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-08.png The completed pastel drawing with coloured pencils on top https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-tools.jpg pastel pencils, soft pastel and pan pastel https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-farm.jpg Hill Farm drawing worked in watercolour pencil and pastel https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-01.png The foundation layers of a pastel drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-02.png Adding coloured pencil on top of a pastel foundation https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-06.png Not every drawing works as planned https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-03.png Adding tree texture on to the pastel drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-drawing-step-04.png Adding depth to the trees using coloured pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastel-paper.html 2026-03-31T11:46:38.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastel-pencil-drawing.html 2025-05-10T16:20:09.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-cube-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/initial-white-layer.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-10.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-08.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/line-drawing-after.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/plastic-hand-guard.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-sky-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-11.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/green-window-blind.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-cube-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/railings-photo-reference.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-line-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-final.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-roofline.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-cube-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-12.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-06.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-09.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/line-drawing-before.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/arches-lightened.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-07.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-05.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-cube-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-window-blind.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-reflections-photo-reference.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-13.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/arches-dark.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastel-pencil-tutorial.html 2026-01-25T13:51:04.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-06.jpg Adding french grey pastel to the outside of the vase https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-03.jpg Adding the highlights to the vase drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-tutorial-vase-reference.jpg Photo of a vase we will draw in this tutorial. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-05.jpg Blending the pastel pigment with a finger https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-02.jpg Hand and pencil position when drawing curves https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-07.jpg The completed pastel pencil tutorial https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-01.jpg The first layer of pastel on our vase drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/paper-for-pastel-pencil-tutorial.jpg Photo showing different coloured pastel papers https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/paper-sandwich.jpg Protective sheet taped to the top of my drawing paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-04.jpg Creating the form of the vase with highlights and shadows https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastel-pencil.html 2025-06-01T06:00:28.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cretacolor-pastel-pencils.jpg A selection of pastel pencils from Cretacolor https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bruynzeel-pastel-pencils.jpg The distinctive box holding 48 Bruynzeel pastel pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carbothello-pastel-pencils.jpg A group of Stabilo CarboThello pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-pastel-pencil-selection.jpeg A selection of Derwent Pastel Pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/conte-pastel-pencil.jpg A selection of conte pastel pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/faber-castel-pitt-pastel-pencils.jpg A selection of Faber Pitt Pastel Pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/talens-van-gogh.pastel-pencils.jpg Royal talns pastel pencils in a wooden box https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/koh-i-noor-pastel-pencil-tin.jpg Koh-I-Noor pastel pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastel-pencils.html 2025-05-31T15:20:06.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencils-sample-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/thornborough-bridge.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-rocks.jpg Study of rocks worked in pastel pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/annecy-final.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-vase-07.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencils-sample-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-basics-scene.jpg Pastel pencil painting of a lone boat on the sand. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pastelmat-pastel-paper-review.html 2025-08-01T08:28:33.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastelmat-paper-test-with-white.jpeg Pastelmat paper (Brown) demonstrating light-over-dark coloured pencil application, alongside tests showing its excellent layering for both pastel and coloured pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pencil-backgrounds.html 2026-04-06T09:21:18.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-tit-photo.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bloom-background-3.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-tit-background-detail.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/background-sample-knife.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/background-powder.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/background-sample-2a.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bloom-background-1a.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/background-sample-1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/goat-with-frisket.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polished-sky.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bloom-background-1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bloom-background-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-tit-finished.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-tit-background.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pencil-core.html 2025-08-01T17:47:22.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pencil-drawing-grid-method.html 2025-08-25T19:15:50.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/drawing-on-the-grid.jpeg Pencil drawing grid method in action: Copying the kitten outline from the gridded reference photo onto the gridded drawing paper. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/preparing-the-grid.jpeg Preparing drawing paper for the grid method: Using a sharp graphite pencil and clear ruler to mark out light grid lines on heavyweight paper https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gridded-photo.jpeg Preparing a reference photo for grid method drawing: A printed image of a kitten's face has a numbered grid drawn directly onto it. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pencil-sharpening.html 2025-05-27T12:20:42.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-05.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sharp-pastel-pencil.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blunt-pastel-pencil.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/craft-knife.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-07.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-pencil-sharpening-06.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/pencil-topics-newsletter.html 2026-01-13T12:08:33.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/preparing-your-coloured-pencil-drawing.html 2026-03-16T06:35:29.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/negative-space.jpg Diagram explaining negative space in drawing, showing how the area around a mug and apple is as important as the objects themselves for accurate drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/artists-viewpoint.png Diagram illustrating how an artist's viewpoint (eye-level, above, or below) affects the perspective of a still life setup. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/still-life-thumnail-sketch.jpg Graphite thumbnail sketch of a mug and apple, illustrating how to simplify a composition into main areas of light, mid-tone, and shadow for value planning https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/still-life-background.jpg Still life photo demonstrating contrast and colour harmony: a light-coloured mug and yellow-green apple sit on a pale surface, strongly contrasted against a dark background. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/prismacolor-premier.html 2025-08-25T18:55:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-after.jpeg Prismacolor after using for samples https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polychromos-after.jpeg Polychromos after using for samples https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-and-polychromos-tests.jpeg Testing prismacolor and polychromos pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/prismacolor-premier-box.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sharpening-prismacolor-pencils.jpeg Sharpening prismacolor premiere https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/realistic-drawing-of-a-cat.html 2025-05-25T16:56:54.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/muzzle-colour.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cat-second-eye.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/eyes-step-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wildcat-2nd-cheek.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wildcat-below-second-eye.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/eye-step-3.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/eyes-stage-1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coloured-muzzle.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/building-up-fur.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wildcat-above-second-eye.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fur-depth.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/value-viewers.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blocking-in-fur.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-wild-cat-reference-photo.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fur-on-nose.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/wildcat-face-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cat-nose.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cat-forehead.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/using-putty-eraser.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/royal-talens.html 2025-08-01T18:27:31.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/royal-talens-van-gogh-pencil-tin.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/sanded-pastel-paper-and-specialist-surfaces.html 2025-08-01T08:30:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-fisher-400.jpeg Test swatches on gritty Tim Fisher 400 paper: Pastel pencils are vivid but dusty; Polychromos achieve quick coverage. Linework is soft for both https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-lux-archival.jpeg Test swatches on Lux Archival paper: Highlights its effective but non-aggressive tooth, superb layering for pastel and coloured pencils, and ability to hold fine detail. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-sennelier.jpeg Test swatches on Sennelier Pastel Card (sandy colour): Highlights its unique fibrous texture, superb pastel pencil blending, and mixed performance with dry coloured pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-uart-400.jpeg Test swatches on UART 400 Grade pastel paper: Highlights good pastel pencil layering but poor lines, and severe smudging issues with Polychromos coloured pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-mi-tientes-touch.jpeg Canson Mi-Teintes Touch paper tests: Shows excellent layering (7+) for pastel pencils and good layering (~5) for Polychromos https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-colorfix.jpeg Performance of yellow pastel pencil and Polychromos on dark blue Art Spectrum Colourfix, demonstrating colour shifts and good layering capacity despite faster pencil wear. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-mi-tientes-velvet.jpeg Performance of Cretacolor pastel pencils & Polychromos on Canson Mi-Teintes Velvet, demonstrating its excellent layering, smooth finish, and suitability for both media. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/setting-up-drawing-space.html 2025-07-30T12:02:31.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/sitemap.html 2026-03-15T16:20:23.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/spectrum-noir.html 2025-08-01T18:29:16.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/spectrum-noir-colour-chart.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/spectrum-noir-solvent.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/spectrum-noir-pencils.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/staedtler-pencils.html 2026-03-31T13:15:55.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venic-grand-canal-staedtler-karat-pencils.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/staedtler-pencils.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/still-life-objects-to-draw.html 2026-04-05T08:34:29.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/graphite-still-life.jpg graphite-still-life.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/marlin-and-rosette.jpg metal marlin with dog show rosette https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/a-boys-dream.png a boys dream https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/old-teddy-bear.png old-teddy-bear-in-trunk https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/stretching-watercolour-paper.html 2026-04-01T09:12:51.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/bowed-board.jpg board bowed as it dried https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sretching-watercolour-paper-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sretching-watercolour-paper-06.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sretching-watercolour-paper-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sretching-watercolour-paper-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/kebo-artmate-paper-stretcher.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sretching-watercolour-paper-05.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sretching-watercolour-paper-04.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/masking-tape-for-stretching-paper.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/the-golden-section.html 2026-04-05T18:20:54.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rose-golden-section.png Golden Section Guidelines on a rose photo https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pine-cone-golden-section.jpg Photo of the Fibonacci sequence apparent in a pine cone https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fibonacci-sequence-03.jpg The Golden Section or Spiral https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/sunflower-head-golden-section.jpg Photo of a sunflower seed head https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/nautilus-spiral.jpg A nautilus shell showing the Golden Spiral https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/butterfly-golden-spiral.png A blue butterfly photo showing the Golden Ratio https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fibonacci-sequence-02.jpg A graphical representation of the Fibonacci sequence https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/traditional-pastel-paper.html 2026-01-06T11:11:59.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-tiziano.jpeg Test swatches on Fabriano Tiziano paper: Demonstrates good layering and blending for Cretacolor pastel pencils and impressive performance with Polychromos coloured pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-murano.jpeg Comparing pastel pencil and Polychromos application on Daler Rowney Murano paper; demonstrates good pastel pencil handling but resistance to traditional coloured pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-mi-tientes-smooth.jpeg Canson Mi-Teintes (smoother side) tests: Demonstrates effective application for both pastel pencils (6 layers) and dry coloured pencils (5-6 layers) https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-wn-tints.jpeg Winsor & Newton Tints textured pastel paper: Tests reveal decent layering but challenging blending for pastel pencils due to its regular, brick-like surface pattern. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-mi-tients-rough.jpeg Canson Mi-Teintes (textured honeycomb side) tests: Shows distracting texture, poor blending, and squiggly lines for both pastel and dry coloured pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-strathmore.jpeg Strathmore 118gsm Pastel Paper tests: Shows smooth glide for pastel pencils but poor layering for Polychromos coloured pencils due to surface slickness. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-ingres-test.jpeg Test swatches showing Cretacolor pastel pencils and Polychromos coloured pencils on cream Daler Rowney Ingres paper, highlighting how the paper's ribbed texture affects layering, blending, and linework https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/trees-in-the-distance.html 2026-01-06T16:02:25.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-trees-close-up.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-painting--03.jpg polperro-harbour-painting--03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-first-wash.jpg polperro-harbour-first-wash.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-painting.jpg polperro-harbour-painting.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-painting-01.jpg polperro-harbour-painting-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-painting-02.jpg polperro-harbour-painting-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/two-point-perspective-drawing.html 2026-04-05T18:23:44.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-vanishing-point-placement.jpg correct and incorrect two point perspecive https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/horse-perspective-drawing.jpg Drawing a horse in perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-perspective-building.jpg A building drawn with 2 point perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-table-and-chair.jpg Drawing a table and chair in perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-perspecive-multiple-boxes.jpg Diagram showing how multiple boxes use the same vanishing points https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/two-point-perspective-box-construction.jpg diagram showing the construction of a box using 2 point perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/1-and-2-point-perspective-comparison.jpg Diagram comparing 1 and 2 point perspective https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/types-of-drawing-pencil.html 2025-05-25T17:00:07.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/graphite-still-life.jpg graphite-still-life.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Lead-holders-with-spare-leads-and-sharpeners.jpeg Showing spare leads and two types of sharpener https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lead-holders-2mm.jpeg A selection of my lead holders https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/charcoal-portrait-from-ed.jpg charcoal portrait from Ed https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/mechanical-pencils-and-leads.jpeg An assortment of my mechanical pencils and leads https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/graphite-dog-portrait.jpg graphite dog portrait https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/photo-portrait-from-Ed.jpg photo portrait from Ed https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/lead-holder-chisel-point.jpeg Lead with a chisel tip https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/uk-copyright-law.html 2025-08-01T06:50:50.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/underpainting-coloured-pencil.html 2026-04-01T09:07:43.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/country-lane-first-washes.jpg Early stage of a landscape watercolour pencil underpainting, showing very pale, translucent washes of green, yellow, and orange defining the initial shapes of trees, a distant cottage, and a road. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/small-amount-of-pigment.jpg A white artist's palette with three mixing wells, each containing a small pile of dry, shaved blue watercolour pencil pigment. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/country-lane-final.jpg Completed coloured pencil painting by Peter Weatherill of a country lane, featuring lush trees, a distant cottage, and sunlit path with shadows – achieved with watercolour pencil underpainting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/country-lane-cottage.jpg The completed coloured pencil painting of a country lane, showcasing lush trees with glimpses of blue sky, a detailed cottage with windows in the distance, and realistic shadows stretching across the sunlit lane. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/country-lane-dry-pencil.jpg The country lane artwork now shows layers of dry coloured pencil applied over the watercolour underpainting, with detailed texture and richer colour visible on the central tree and its trunk. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/long-watercolour-pencil-point.jpg A Staedtler Karat Aquarell watercolour pencil with its wood casing whittled back to expose a long pigment core, demonstrating a knife-sharpened point. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/country-lane-2nd-wash.jpg The country lane watercolour pencil underpainting after a second layer of washes, showing deepened colours and the addition of darker tones in areas of shadow on the trees and path. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/strength-of-wash.jpg Water added to the shavings (in the palette wells) sitting behind a piece of paper with the relevant swatch below each well. The three pencils are also laying on the paper. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/country-lane-more-dry-colour.jpg Further development of the country lane scene with dry coloured pencils, showing increased tonal values and depth in the trees, and initial layers of colour and texture on the grass verges and hedges. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/underpainting.html 2025-08-25T19:42:25.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/completed-picture-over-monochrome-underpainting.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencil-underpainting.jpg Watercolour pencil underpainting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-underpainting-finished-piece.jpg Finished coloured pencil painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-on-palette.jpg Watercolour pencils on a palette https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/monochrome-watercolour-underpainting-step-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/8-layers-of-pencil.jpg Layering sequence of coloured pencil https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/monochrome-watercolour-underpainting.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/red-underpainting.jpg Underpainting in complimentary colours https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/liquid-watercolour-on-palette.jpg Liquid watercolour pencils in palette https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/using-photo-references-for-drawing.html 2026-04-05T16:01:51.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/swan-overexposed.jpg Example of a poor photo reference: an overexposed swan showing 'blown highlights' with no feather detail visible in the white areas. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/apple-flat-front-lighting.jpg Photo reference example: An apple lit from the front, appearing bright but lacking strong form shadows. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/apple-side-lighting-form.jpg Photo reference example: The same apple lit from the side, revealing its 3D shape with clear light and shadow patterns. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/swan-details.jpg Example of a better photo reference: a correctly exposed swan showing retained feather detail and tonal variations in the white areas. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/using-watercolour-pencils-beginners-guide.html 2026-04-01T07:51:54.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/velour-paper-review.html 2025-08-01T08:27:02.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-paper-test-velour.jpeg Hahnemühle Velour paper tests: Shows soft, diffused marks for pastel pencils and Polychromos, good layering, no lead wear, but difficult for crisp detail or finger blending. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/venice-project-buildings.html 2026-03-15T15:36:00.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-part-photo-2.jpg venice-part-photo-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/adding-brown-to-building.jpg adding-brown-to-building.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-venice-colours.jpg derwent-venice-colours.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/darker-colours-venice-02.jpg darker-colours-venice-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/middle-building-02.jpg middle-building-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-part-outline.jpg venice-part-outline.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grey-tones-venice-03.jpg grey-tones-venice-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/boat-in-front-of-buildings.jpg boat-in-front-of-buildings.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-part-photo.jpg venice-part-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/grey-tones-venice-02.jpg grey-tones-venice-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/middle-building-03.jpg middle-building-03.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/warm-brown-on-walls-02.jpg warm-brown-on-walls-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/warm-brown-on-walls.jpg warm-brown-on-walls.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brickwork-shadow-venic-drawing.jpg brickwork-shadow-venic-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-drawing-so-far.jpg venice-drawing-so-far.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/karat-colour-test-01.jpg karat-colour-test-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/middle-building-01.jpg middle-building-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/venice-project-finishing-and-comparison.html 2026-03-15T15:38:18.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/staedtler-venice-painting.jpg staedtler-venice-painting.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/completed-venice-painting.jpg completed-venice-painting.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/faber-castell-venice-painting.jpg faber-castell-venice-painting.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/venice-project-preparing-your-drawing.html 2026-03-15T13:43:05.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/gondelier-photo.jpg gondelier-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/original-venice-photo-1.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/railto-perspective-corrected.jpg railto-perspective-corrected.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/original-venice-photo-2.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rialto-perspective.png rialto-perspective.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/venice-project-water-trees-gondola.html 2026-03-15T15:34:03.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/darkening-water.jpg darkening-water.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/detailed-view-of-buildings.jpg detailed-view-of-buildings.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/derwent-watercolour-pencils-water.jpg derwent-watercolour-pencils-water.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/painting-venice-after-yellow-building.jpg painting-venice-after-yellow-building.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-trees.jpg venice-trees.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/darkening-the-gondola.jpg darkening-the-gondola.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-colour-for-water.jpg dry-colour-for-water.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-painting-water-brushed.jpg venice-painting-water-brushed.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/venice-watercolour-pencil-project.html 2026-03-15T15:31:45.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rialto-albert-durer.jpg rialto-albert-durer.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/rialto-derwent.jpg rialto-derwent.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/venice-karat.jpg venice-karat.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/watercolor-pencil-painting.html 2026-04-01T08:04:22.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/canal-left-side-and-shadows-14.jpg Our watercolor pencil painting after the shadows are added https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coverntry-canal-11.png Showing the diagonal tree line leading the eye to the center https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-dry-colour-07.jpg Brushing the foliage with water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-wash-01.jpg Initial drawing and first wash https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-wash-03.jpg Full base drawing https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-scribble-05.jpg Scribble stroke close up https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-wet-colour-08.jpg Continuing with the right hand side of the painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-sky-and-dry-09.jpg Adding the sky to the painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-complete.jpg The final watercolor pencil painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/Coventry-Canal-ref-photo.jpg The photo reference I am working from https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coverntry-canal-dry-tree-detail-12.jpg Dry pencil pine trees https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/canal-left-side-and-shadows-15.jpg Putting the finishing touches to the painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-detail-02.jpg Detail of first wash https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/canal-dry-detail-centre-11.jpg Detail of centre of painting https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-dry-colour-04.jpg The watercolor pencil painting begins with 5 pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coverntry-canal-dry-tree-softened-13.jpg The trees after being washed with water https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coverntry-canal-after-open-day-10.jpg The painting's staus after the college open day https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-dry-colour-06.jpg Adding color to the foliage https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/watercolour-brushes.html 2026-04-04T09:33:00.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/waterbrush-with-watercolour-pencil-pigment.jpg Hand holding a waterbrush, activating green and blue watercolour pencil strokes on paper, showing the pigment dissolving and blending into a wet wash https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/fan-brush-marks.jpeg Two fan brushes with different bristle colours, shown next to a textured green swatch created with watercolour pencils, demonstrating their use for foliage or grass effects https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/3-flat-brushes.jpeg Three flat synthetic watercolour brushes of varying widths, shown alongside two smooth swatches of colour (one beige, one pink) demonstrating their use for even washes and clean edges. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/2-round-brushes.jpeg Close-up of two synthetic round watercolour brushes in different sizes, showing their pointed tips and round ferrules https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/2-filbert-brushes.jpeg 2 filbert brushes of different sizes and shapes along with the marks they make https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/watercolour-pencil-landscape-tutorial.html 2026-04-01T08:53:11.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-winter.jpg Photograph of the same scene in winter https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-centre.jpg Painting the houses beyond Brokken Bridge using watercolour pencil washes https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/oak-tree-branch.png Applying watercolour pencil texture to the main oak tree branch for a realistic bark effect. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/2eclapham-bridge-top-right.jpg Applying watercolour pencil scribbles for foliage on the right side of the Brokken Bridge scene. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-detail-wall.png Close-up watercolour pencil technique on Brokken Bridge stone wall https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-step-01.png Applying the first light watercolour washes for the sky and landscape base layers. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-completed.jpg The completed painting in watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-foliage-and-grass.jpg Nearly finished watercolour pencil painting showing overall colour harmony and final details. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-bottom-right.jpg Painting the river section in the bottom right, showing layered glazes and texture effects with watercolour pencils. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-bottom-left.png Close-up showing three stages of developing foreground grass textures with watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-line-drawing.png Line drawing of the scene https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-oak-tree.jpg Adding background behind the oak tree https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-foliage.jpg Adding more layers and texture to the oak tree leaves and branches with watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-top-left.jpg Watercolour pencil scribbles blocking in initial foliage layers on the left-side oak tree trunk https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/photo-reference-clapham-bridge.jpeg Photograph of the landscape we will paint https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/watercolour-pencil-tutorial.html 2025-08-25T20:00:56.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/doorway-blind.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/italian-scene-so-far.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-shutters.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/italian-scene-human-interest-02.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-full-size.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/cafe-doorway.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-window-box.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-road.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dry-watercolour-pencil-foliage.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-foliage-dampened.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/paper-palette.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/roof-line.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/plate-palette.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/switching-to-pablo-pencils.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-watercolour-pencil-tutorial.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-road-detail.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/initial-washes-of-watercolour-pencil.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/foliage-close-up.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolur-pencils-figure-detail.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/window-box-foliage.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/overhanging-roof.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/italian-scene-human-interest-01.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/italian-street-scene-photo.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-foliage-on-building.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pencils-grey.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/watercolour-pencils-hub.html 2026-03-15T16:49:21.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/polperro-harbour-thumbnail.jpeg Polperro harbout in line and wash https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/coventry-canal-complete.jpg coventry-canal-complete.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/scottish-landscape-complete.jpg scottish-landscape-complete.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/finished-watercolour-pencil-tutorial.jpg finished-watercolour-pencil-tutorial.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/clapham-bridge-completed.jpg clapham bridge in watercolor pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-tree-exercise-thumbnail.jpg watercolour pencil tree tutorial https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/watercolour-pears-thumbnail.jpg a pair of pears painted with watercolour pencils https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/wax-bloom.html 2026-04-06T08:54:47.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brandy-perez-wax-bloom-2.jpg Wiping the surface of a picture with a soft cloth https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brandy-perez-final-picture.jpg The finished artwork, free of blemishes https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/brandy-perez-wax-bloom-1.jpg Wax bloom on show! https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/wax-vs-oil-based-coloured-pencils.html 2026-01-06T12:17:39.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/what-colour-is-a-shadow.html 2026-03-16T17:23:35.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/warm-light-on-white-object.jpeg Second of two images comparing shadow colour: white object with warmer grey-brown shadow. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/paperweight-with-coloured-shadows.jpeg Blue-green glass paperweight under cool light casting faint blue shadow above and subtle orange/warm-toned shadow to the right. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/using-colour-to-shade-compared-to-black.jpeg Coloured pencil chart showing rich neutral dark mixes using blues, purples, and browns for realistic shadows. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/pastel-snow-scene.jpg pastel-snow-scene.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/complementary-shadows-vs-grey.jpeg See the difference: Using complementary colours (right) creates more realistic coloured pencil shadows compared to using plain grey (left) on red and orange. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/dutch-snow-scene.png dutch-snow-scene.png https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/blue-light-on-white-object.jpeg Shadow colour example 1: White canvas showing a strong blue shadow under cool lighting conditions. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/what-is-a-thumbnail-sketch.html 2026-03-16T15:05:31.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/through-the-window-thumbnail.jpg A thumbnail sketch exploring an idea of using a window to frame a view https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/willow-tree-thumbnail-sketch.jpeg quick thumbnail sketch of a willow tree by the river https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/arlington-thumbnail-sketch.jpg A thumbnail sketch of a stable block seen through an archway https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/what-is-value-in-drawing.html 2026-04-05T18:21:47.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/squinting-at-a-landscape.jpg The same landscape drawing viewed as if squinting, showing details blurred into simple shapes of light and dark values https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/graphite-still-life.jpg graphite-still-life.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/simple-landscape-example.jpg Grayscale landscape drawing of a barn nestled in rolling hills with detailed foreground grass, representing a normal detailed view. https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/labeled-shaded-sphere-with-cast-shadow.jpg Shaded sphere with labels pointing to the areas of value https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/shaded-sphere-with-cast-shadow.jpg shaded sphere with cast shadow now looks 3D https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/a-circle-outline-only.jpg A circle outline looks flat https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/example-value-scale-printed.jpg a 5 step value scale from white to black https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/shaded-sphere-grey-scale.jpg shaded sphere in grey scale https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/white-nights.html 2025-08-01T18:32:53.000000Z https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/carol-drawing.jpg carol-drawing.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/white-nights-open-tin.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/white-nights-tin.jpg https://www.pencil-topics.co.uk/images/white-nights-samples.jpg