Most beginners struggle because they draw what they think they see (a symbol of an eye) rather than what is actually there (a series of curved lines and shadows).
A medium-tooth sketchbook (around 70lb–90lb) prevents the lead from smearing too easily. Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner
A vinyl eraser for clean lifts and a kneaded eraser for "drawing with highlights." III. The Core Pillars of Practice Mastery is built on four fundamental exercises: Most beginners struggle because they draw what they