When sketching from life, there's no point in loading yourself down with rags, erasers and fixatives: You need to take along the minimum!

School children use them when they're learning to write, watercolorists do their drafts with them, architects draw their plans with them… What are they? Graphite lead pencils, of course! It's time to learn more about them…

Every medium has its frailties. It's up to you to take care of them!

One of the great advantages of drawing is that it requires very little preparation. A sudden inspiration? Just grab your pad and pencil, and give free rein to your imagination! However, there are a few aspects you shouldn't ignore.

Here are a few indispensable accessories for the drawing novice.

Depending on how you feel, go for the warmth of sanguine, the smoothness of charcoal or the precision of a graphite pencil … It's up to you to find out what works best for you!

A clever way to recycle your paper scraps and create a personalized book, suited to your needs and desires.

White? Colored? Satin or medium grain? It's worth taking the time to think about it before selecting your paper. Before you buy, ask yourself the right questions.

Drawing is real mental gymnastics. Even more than learning to draw, you first need to learn how to observe.

You can learn how to draw! Not much equipment, a few technical concepts and lots of practice will allow you not only to master this discipline, but to gain real expertise as well. It is the basis for all the other artistic techniques.