what kinds of pencil required for sketching? can we also use colour pencils and colour sketch pens?

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thnkx Poonam for info, its really useful. But my doubt was "i have seen people use only black pencil for sketching. so can we use color pencil also." Art :- 6B is great.brought it yesterday and its wonderful.
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hi dude material is not important what you sketch is important , you can use any of it color pencil , color and brush,ink and brush, chocks, pastels, (dry or oil) pen , sketch pens base material paper , canvas, mount board, stone , slate , anything Or you can find out some new material according...
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hi dude material is not important what you sketch is important , you can use any of it color pencil , color and brush,ink and brush, chocks, pastels, (dry or oil) pen , sketch pens base material paper , canvas, mount board, stone , slate , anything Or you can find out some new material according to your subject so just enjoy sketching for more fun in art join me on rgbeedesign@gmail .com and be part of artist read less
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you would have known by know but still when you start at first go for h pencil for thin line ,2b to 6b has to be used
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yes whatever u hav pencil, colored pencil, sketch pens or even pens too....use anything to alive ur imagination.
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staedtler HB & 2B pencils, graphite pencils or sticks.....
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SIMPLE PENCIL IS GOOD FOR SKETCHING. 2B , 6B, 8B IS GOOD FOR SKETCHING. AND CHARKOL PENCIL IS ALSO.
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U can use any medium for sketching. Wht type of a pencil or pen u using depands on d type of ur paper....for eg. if u hav a small paper u should use a pointed point of pencil or pen and if u 've a bigger size of a paper a bold and Thik point would be much better. If u use a flat point pencil or pen it...
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U can use any medium for sketching. Wht type of a pencil or pen u using depands on d type of ur paper....for eg. if u hav a small paper u should use a pointed point of pencil or pen and if u 've a bigger size of a paper a bold and Thik point would be much better. If u use a flat point pencil or pen it can give beautiful thin and thick lines.... read less
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6B is good
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More you chose softer pencil more you will enjoy the essence of sketching. Preferably between 6B to 10B Artist Quality Graphite Pencils.
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Freelance artist knowing ceramic, painting and printmaking

Actually d normal color pencils tht u get in d market are not so smooth. So if u like u can use charcoal color pencils...or if u get any other softer color pencil...it is gud to use soft pencils as thy r smooth to move...
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How can I make pencil sketching as a professional course ?
your pencil sketching can help in animation abhishek...and more like Story board Artist or Concept Artist.
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How to know if I would be good at sketching?
By your wail,you will enjoy your self that means your doing a good sketch your hand movement will move like a dancer that is when you will say by yourself that you have down a good sketch
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Sketches are often quick and loose. This allows the mark making to be fresh and open. when you begin to line the work you are making the marks all the same weight and it takes the freshness away from the original sketch.
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