If you or your child wants to learn how to draw in pencil, this is the place to begin. Here you’ll find a basic list of materials you’ll need which you can find either in an arts and crafts store, fine art catalog, or online.

Drawing by John, age 11

Although we often call the tip of a pencil the “lead”, it’s actually made of graphite. For this reason, the drawing in pencil is also referred to as drawing with graphite.

As with any media you try, you will find that the quality of the art supplies you use affects the final result. You can use a regular school #2 with an eraser on the end and an inexpensive spiral drawing pad, and sometimes I do that if I am just doodling or sketching out rough designs. But as with anything else, such as cooking, building, or crafting, you need the right tools to create a quality product.

Ready to learn how to draw with graphite? The supplies you need are

Drawing Pencils 

Erasers 

Paper 

Tortillons

Once you have your supplies together, it’s time to get started. Try one or more of these lessons, and remember to have fun as you practice, practice, practice!