u/Cederquist

(Order of drawings: newest to oldest)

Since I started drawing, I’ve gradually gravitated more and more towards realism and portraits, and I’ve realized that I really enjoy hyper-focusing on the tiniest details. All of my drawings, except one, are done in pencil, which is my preferred medium.

I’ve only used charcoal once, when I made the puppy drawing, and I honestly think it’s the best piece I’ve ever done — the only one that really lives up to my idea of realism. But for some reason, I found the sensory experience of using charcoal absolutely excruciating. The result: stunning. The process: traumatic. It literally sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. It reminds me of fingernails on a chalkboard. TORTURE.

Anyway, I wish I could achieve the same result with pencil, so if anyone has tips on how to make pencil drawings look more realistic, I’d really appreciate it:)

Help me improve. Are there any areas, techniques, styles or topics that you would recommend me trying or reading about?

(Order of drawings: newest to oldest)

Since I started drawing, I’ve gradually gravitated more and more towards realism and portraits, and I’ve realized that I really enjoy hyper-focusing on the tiniest details. All of my drawings, except one, are done in pencil, which is my preferred medium.

I’ve only used charcoal once, when I made the puppy drawing, and I honestly think it’s the best piece I’ve ever done — the only one that really lives up to my idea of realism. But for some reason, I found the sensory experience of using charcoal absolutely excruciating. The result: stunning. The process: traumatic. It literally sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. It reminds me of fingernails on a chalkboard. TORTURE.

Anyway, I wish I could achieve the same result with pencil, so if anyone has tips on how to make pencil drawings look more realistic, I’d really appreciate it:)

(Order of drawings: newest to oldest)

Since I started drawing, I’ve gradually gravitated more and more towards realism and portraits, and I’ve realized that I really enjoy hyper-focusing on the tiniest details. All of my drawings, except one, are done in pencil, which is my preferred medium.

I’ve only used charcoal once, when I made the puppy drawing, and I honestly think it’s the best piece I’ve ever done — the only one that really lives up to my idea of realism. But for some reason, I found the sensory experience of using charcoal absolutely excruciating. The result: stunning. The process: traumatic. It literally sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. It reminds me of fingernails on a chalkboard. TORTURE.

Anyway, I wish I could achieve the same result with pencil, so if anyone has tips on how to make pencil drawings look more realistic, I’d really appreciate it:)

(Order of drawings: newest to oldest)

Since I started drawing, I’ve gradually gravitated more and more towards realism and portraits, and I’ve realized that I really enjoy hyper-focusing on the tiniest details. All of my drawings, except one, are done in pencil, which is my preferred medium.

I’ve only used charcoal once, when I made the puppy drawing, and I honestly think it’s the best piece I’ve ever done — the only one that really lives up to my idea of realism. But for some reason, I found the sensory experience of using charcoal absolutely excruciating. The result: stunning. The process: traumatic. It literally sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. It reminds me of fingernails on a chalkboard. TORTURE.

Anyway, I wish I could achieve the same result with pencil, so if anyone has tips on how to make pencil drawings look more realistic, I’d really appreciate it:)