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Dark Smudges

The darkest pencil I bring with me also happens to be the softest. Unfortunately, this makes my drawings susceptible to smudging. I find it's best to use the dark pencil sparingly for this reason.

While I didn't achieve the darkness I was looking for, this drawing ended up with some great contrast and texture. There are places where I wish I could have spent more time creating smoother tone. But, not too bad for fifteen minutes of drawing.

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