These pencil drawing techniques from top artists will help you take your drawing skills to the next level, whether you’re using graphite pencil or coloured pencils.

For many artists, pencil drawing is the skill that introduced them to the art world, and even if you’ve moved on to a different medium, understanding how to draw with a pencil can help you improve your skills elsewhere. These pencil drawing techniques cover everything from the basics of mark-making to advanced processes to push you out of your comfort zone.