Quick Pencil Guide for Beginners

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Master the single biggest secret to professional shading: H vs. B Pencils!

H (Hard): Think Hard, Highlight, Helpful for light lines, clean details, and planning your sketch. They stay sharp longer and won't smudge easily. Perfect for initial drafts of your artworks.

B (Black): Think Black, Bold, Blending. These soft pencils deliver deep, rich tones and are essential for shadows and intense shading techniques.

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