Graphite Techniques with Chisel points

Creating special marks and effects using chiselpoints

Chiselpoints can be manipulated to create a wide range of marks such as graded lines and shadow effects. Shapes can be created in a single stroke by adjusting the angle of the graphite stick and edges can be further emphasised by retracing the curvature, for example:

The tehniques can be adapted to create more natural forms such as the bark on a tree and the curvature of tree trunks.