As I am still relatively new to drawing, (I began about five weeks ago), I still need to build up my drawing materials and sketch books. I bought myself a Derwent Precision mechanical HB pencil a week or so ago to see what it’s like to sketch with. I really enjoy the grip compared to the usual pencils that I sketch with as it feels like I have more control over the drawing. Whilst deciding on the brand, I saw that there was other types of pencil available, but it was deciding which ones I should get. After reading a few reviews, I decided that I would buy the following:
These are the Bellofy Mechanical Pencils; the gold ones are 2H, HB, and 2B and the leads can also be sharpened. The ones on the right are 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9mm HB pencils. Each pencil has its own refill leads. Two erasures also came with it. I’m really pleased with the pencils; I used the gold ones first to shade a rose that I am currently working on. I still need some practice, as the shading on the rose that I was working on came out slightly dark, but I am still learning and this can only improve.
I wanted to know how I could ensure that my shading would be lighter but still have more depth, and after carrying out some research, I found that using the H and HB pencils would benefit the current project that I’m working on. The current project that I’m working on is two roses and a fob watch. With the first rose complete (and slightly dark) I began to work on the fob watch using the 0.5mm HB mechanical pencil and a 2H non-mechanical pencil. The shading has come out a lot better using harder pencils instead of using the softer B pencils. You’ll be able to see the difference once I share the completed project. The fob watch is now complete, and I’m about to begin shading on the other rose. I’m fully expecting there to be contrast between both roses, but that’s ok as I know I’m still learning.
With all of these pencils loose in my sketch bag, I decided to get myself a pencil case to keep everything in so that they didn’t get lost or damaged. I carried out a bit of research, and this is the case that I bought:
I wanted a hard case to provide the contents with some protection, and I’m pleased with this one as all of the mechanical pencils, leads, erasures, and the paper stumps fit inside it:
It all fits inside perfectly, and I’m really happy with the purchase. If I want to just take a sketch book out and about with me, and all my pencils, then this is perfect.
Genie Art 