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Unveiling Art-School Insider: Mastering the Second Blending Stick Technique for Exquisite Drawings!
2023/11/15 Report

Art school secrets are always intriguing, especially when they involve hidden techniques that can enhance an artist's skills. In this article, we delve into the second way to use a blending stick, a secret technique that can greatly improve the quality of drawings.

Blending sticks are typically used by artists to smudge and blend graphite or charcoal on paper, creating smooth and seamless transitions of tone and texture. However, there is a lesser-known method of utilizing these versatile tools that can take one's artwork to another level.


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The secret lies in employing a dry blending stick as a tool for erasing or lightening areas of a drawing. By rubbing the blending stick over the desired area with gentle pressure, it effectively lifts or reduces the intensity of the graphite or charcoal, allowing for subtle changes in value and highlights.

To apply this technique, an artist should start by ensuring that the blending stick is clean and free from residue. This can be achieved by gently rubbing it on a scrap piece of paper or using a kneaded eraser to remove any excess graphite or charcoal.


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Once the blending stick is clean, the artist can begin to carefully work on the desired area of the drawing. The strokes should be gentle and controlled, gradually lightening the graphite or charcoal until the desired effect is achieved. It's important to remember that this technique is best suited for making subtle adjustments rather than erasing larger areas.

The advantage of using a blending stick in this manner is that it provides a softer and more nuanced result compared to traditional erasers.

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