Shadow drawing tutorial for beginners using a cotton swab VS a finger

Discover our comparative tutorial on the delicate art of blending with graphite pencils! This drawing video presents two accessible methods for creating soft, blended shadows on paper. One involves spreading the graphite with a finger, and the other involves blending pencil strokes using a cotton bud. Undeniably, the cotton swab offers superior precision and a smoother texture for more harmonious gradients.

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