Sketch Book for the Artist

Helleborus corsicus (Corsican hellebore)

13. DIFFUSER:
    Traditional tool for applying liquid
    fixative, or to spray mists of ink.

ERASING AND FIXING

Erasers can be used to blend and

soften lines, or to remove them

altogether. Fixative prevents

smudging and secures lines.

Using fixative You can use fixative while

drawing to hold the definition of lines you

wish to gently fade but not remove entirely,

for which you would use an eraser.

12. PUTTY RUBBER:
    Warm it in your hand before use. It
    is excellent for removing powdery
    materials, and for making crisp sweeps
    of light across a delicate pencil drawing


13. PLASTIC ERASER:
    Avoid cheap colored erasers that
    may stain drawings with grease and
    dye. White brands are available in
    soft and hard versions.

GRAPHITE

AND

ERASERS