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Published: 2014-05-01 03:28:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 1655; Favourites: 89; Downloads: 0
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Final pencil sketch of a pair of common yellow throat warblers. Including tea spill, which I hope will not be visible once itβs coloured.ΒRelated content
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It is an amazing sketch, my I ask what kind of pencil and paper you are using. I find that pencil often does smudge and I often mess up when I try to inc the picture instead.
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Oh, my pencil work does smudge very often as well. You have to make sure you cover parts you have drawn already with a clean sheet of paper, to rest your hands on, that helps (I admit, I often forget this as well...)
I do use a very thin mechanical pencil (0.3) with a H lead. I used to have 2B leads, but the softer the pencil is, the more it will smudge. I don't think it does matter what material you use as long as it feels comfortable for you, but I really love these pencils. They are made of good quality metal, are not too light and they have a good grip. I only use these nowadays:Β www.amazon.co.uk/Pentel-Graphgβ¦
For the paper, I work on very smooth hot pressed water colour paper. The smoother it is, the easier you can work out very fine details. I work on a gummed block to make sure the paper stays in place and doesn't wave. I use this brand, but there are of course cheaper ones available which are good quality as well. Just check your local art store and ask for hot pressed paper on a block. It's really great to work with! www.amazon.co.uk/Aquarelle-Arcβ¦
I hope this helps to answer your questions. Happy drawing! 
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Thank you for the reply and the good tipsΒ Β Β Β
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Thank you so much!
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Not busy enough.
Seriously.. can't hardly wait to see it colored in.
Might be sending a copy of this one overseas, woman.
I'm just saying....
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Thank you so much!
It has to wait for a while though, I'm so very behind with paperwork/tax return (not that there is much, hehe) and other things, I can't loose myself in this one just yet.Β
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I had no idea they even did tax returns over there. Β I thought we were the only country burdened with that bullshit. Β I'd give a lot for a flat tax and not have to deal with it anymore.
Anyway...
My guess is you'll do just fine when you get around to coloring it. Β I have every faith in your abilities.
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The details... 
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Thank you very much!
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beautiful work! Tea stains are the worst 
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Oh, don't, it still might happen!! 
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If you hadn't pointed it out, I wouldn't have even seen that tiny stain
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It really annoyed me when it happened! I'm sure I can cover it, I just have to be careful not to spill more when I colour it.
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This is very pretty, you could actually color it with tea (or coffee) and it would be even more interesting.Β I LIKE the tea stain!Β
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Thank you!
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Edit- "safe" for save.Β I'm really bad with proof reading prior to post.
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Your uppermost Warbler looks to be very intent on that Bee in the left corner.Β This will be beautiful when complete, next time though keep the tea at a save distance.
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Haha, I didn't notice the warbler looking at the bee before, but yes!
Ah, there are always tea stains somewhere in the pictures. Bad habit!
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I love all the delicate details in this piece. If it weren't for the tea stain you might consider it finished.
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It is very pale in real life, I had to darken the scan down. I do like line artwork, I could indeed just ink the lines and then leave it. Hmm, so many choices! I can never decide what colours/style I want my pieces to be in.
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I would've gotten so lost with so many lines and things going everywhere-way! Can't wait to see it finished!
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Trust me, I got lost myself at some point. No, at quite a few points!
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To that end, good luck! Though I think you've got it XD
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