When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Patrick J Jones Figure drawing is a fundamental skill for artists, but one of the hardest ...

A blend of texture, tone, and controlled layering shapes this charcoal and soft pastel tutorial for the Aisha portrait, guiding viewers through each stage of the drawing process. The artwork begins ...

Whether drawing realistic or abstract subjects, an understanding of tone, the variations of light and shade, is important. A variety of pencils are required to create a tonal study. The B range is ...