A batch of graphite has just been delivered to this pencil factory in Germany. Once it’s been thoroughly mixed with clay, it’s ready to go into production, with around 550 pounds of the stuff ...

When it comes to sketching, having the right tools and materials can make a significant difference in the quality and outcome of your artwork. The choice of pencils, paper, erasers, and other ...

As you advance in your chosen field, it’s important to work with the best tools of the trade. Rather surprisingly, there’s one particular tool that builders, designers and fine artists have in ...

The Graphite Pencil was discovered before 1565, when a deposit of graphite was discovered near Grey Knotts of Seathwaite in Cumbria, England. The locals being traditional farmers found that it was ...