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Graphite

Perhaps because it was the medium I used at the beginning of my botanical art journey that graphite is my absolute favourite.  I love that it is so forgiving ... if you make a mistake, you can rub it out.  I love the seemingly infinite tonal range. I love the fine detail achievable from a razor-sharp pencil tip. 

 

Graphite is a mineral, a crystalline form of carbon which, under high temperature and pressure, converts to ... diamonds.  No wonder I love it.

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I use Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils, 2H being my favourite with HB and 2B close behind.  The darkest/roughest I go is the 4B for shadow.  I rough sketch on whatever paper is at hand, and use Arches Hot Pressed 300 gms watercolour paper for the finished work.

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Brachychiton bidwilli

COPYRIGHT

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All artwork on this site is subject to copyright and remains the intellectual and creative property of the artist.  It may not be distributed, printed or copied for personal or corporate use in any form.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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Original artwork  are available to purchase, and commissions are welcomed.  Please note computer monitors are different and colours appearing on your screen may differ slightly from the original or printed artwork.

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