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As you broaden your range–from the rich lushness of soft pencils and vine charcoal to the steely delicacy of hard leads, finely sharpened–the depth and subtlety of your sketch grows. With more materials comes more expressive possibilities. Use graphite sticks to quickly establish planes, develop sweeping shadows or block in the elements of your composition. Chalk pastels offer you a palette of grays and browns. Use your fingers and blending tools to soften and mix warmer and cooler shades. Even your erasers add to your drawing, helping to refine shapes, lighten shadows and define highlights.