Start line studies and shading exercises with the Royal & Langnickel RD563 sketching set. The included artist pad gives you a surface for comparing twelve graphite grades and three charcoal pencils side by side. Its 19 pieces combine pencils, paper and tools for sharpening and correcting.
The 19 pieces
- 12 graphite pencils: 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B and 6B
- 3 charcoal pencils: soft, medium and hard
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 drawing eraser and 1 kneadable eraser
- 1 sketching artist pad, 229 × 305 mm (9 × 12 inches)
From light layout to dark shadow
Choose an H pencil for a light construction line, HB for an initial tonal study and a softer B pencil for dark accents. Compare graphite with charcoal on the same sheet: the materials create different marks and surfaces. Keep a fine point for detail or use the side of the core for a broader mark.
Hatch and lift tone
Make a small tonal scale by adding layers gradually before developing a whole form. Parallel hatching follows the shape; crossing lines deepens a shadow. Shape the kneadable eraser into a point and dab to lift a small light accent from a shaded area. Test the drawing eraser with light pressure in the margin. A clean sheet under your hand helps limit smudging.
The set is intended for graphite and charcoal sketching. It contains no coloured pencils, loose drawing sticks or modelling tools. Use the pad for dry drawing exercises; choose paper specifically suited to any wet technique. Store points protected and clear away sharpening debris before continuing your drawing.
Compare pencils for your drawing work
