Collection: Graphite

In the Graphite collection, you will find options for different mark-making styles: graphite pencils are great for controlled line and detail, woodless graphite and chunky graphite formats cover larger areas quickly, and stick or crayon-style graphite is ideal for bold value blocks and expressive shading. If you want to compare across the wider drawing aisle, browse Drawing Supplies and add essentials like sharpeners and blending tools from Drawing Accessories.

If you are building a core kit from the Graphite pencils and sticks collection, start with HB for general sketching, then add a couple of softer grades (2B, 4B, 6B) for darker shadows and smoother value range; harder grades stay lighter and crisper but can feel scratchier on textured paper. For more pencil options and refills, see Graphite Pencils and Mechanical Pencils and Leads.

For clean blending, work in light layers, blend gently, then re-establish darks, this keeps graphite from turning “muddy.” Pair your picks from the Graphite collection with blending tools like stumps and paper wipers from Drawing Accessories, and keep a soft eraser nearby from Erasers to pull back highlights as you go.

For graphite, many artists like kneaded erasers for gentle lifting and shaping highlights, plus a precision eraser for crisp edges and small corrections. After choosing your pencils from the Graphite collection, stock up in Erasers and add sharpening, blending, and cleanup tools from Drawing Accessories for a smoother workflow.

For sharp detail and smooth gradients, try smoother drawing paper; for more texture and grip, choose paper with a bit more tooth (great for expressive shading and stick graphite). Match your paper to your tools from the Graphite collection by browsing Drawing and Sketch Pads and the wider Paper and Pads collection.

Fixative is helpful when you want to reduce smudging on finished graphite, especially on darker passages or when you plan to transport or frame your work. Once you have your preferred pencils from the Graphite collection, look at Spray Fixative for drawing, and pair it with appropriate paper from Paper and Pads for best results.

Yes, graphite is a classic underdrawing tool for planning values, proportions, and composition before you add paint or mixed media, just keep early layers light and clean so they do not muddy later passages. Start with your preferred pencils from the Graphite collection, then explore compatible supplies in Painting Supplies and choose a solid surface from Paper and Pads.

If you want hands-on guidance, Art Noise offers learning options in Kingston that can support drawing fundamentals like line control, shading, and observing value. Browse your tools first in the Graphite collection, then check Art Classes in Kingston and the Events Calendar to find upcoming sessions that fit your schedule.