
Pencil Drawings
Pencil drawing is far more than just a preparatory technique; it is a refined and intricate art form that holds immense artistic value. Often at the center of the long-standing debate between the color school and the drawing school, pencil drawings showcase the critical importance of line, shading, and form. Artists specializing in pencil drawing bring unmatched precision and depth to their works, using graphite, charcoal, and even touches of color to create stunning contrasts and intricate details.
From hyper-realistic portraits to minimalist compositions, pencil drawings can take on a wide range of styles, including classic, surreal, and abstract. Artists like Chuck Close and Roberto Bernardi have mastered the pencil medium, pushing its boundaries to create mesmerizingly detailed and expressive artworks.
Discover Artsper’s exclusive selection of pencil drawings, offering an extraordinary variety of pieces ranging from detailed realism to conceptual illustrations. Whether you're looking for delicate sketches, bold contrasts, or thought-provoking abstractions, pencil drawings provide a unique and captivating medium that captures the essence of the artist’s vision. Add a striking, timeless pencil drawing to your collection, and let its intricate beauty speak to your senses.
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Venetian impressions 1
Isabella Kretzdorn
Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 36 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.9 x 14.2 inch
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Dessin actualité
Louis Pons
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 22 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 8.7 x 0.4 inch
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Femme nue assise sur une chaise
Isabella Kretzdorn
Fine Art Drawings - 64 x 46 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
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Venus
Thierry Demure Di Nicola
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 24 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 9.4 x 1.2 inch
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Humidity and trace #10
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #9
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #8
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #5
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #4
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 20 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.5 x 7.9 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #3
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #2
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Humidity and trace #1
Jorge Dávalos
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 14 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 5.5 inch
€240

Cheval
Frédéric Schmied
Fine Art Drawings - 25.2 x 33 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.9 x 13 x 0.1 inch
€479


Capraghju (gardien de troupeau)
Marcoleptique
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 8.3 inch
€400




If you could just...
Bunkt_
Fine Art Drawings - 43.2 x 35.6 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17 x 14 inch
€114

Sortir les vers du nez
Marcoleptique
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 20 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 7.9 inch
€300


Figure 02190
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€180

Effusioni
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€120

Personages, 1980
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€149

Figure summary, 1976
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€150

Figure summary, 1979
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€150

Personaggio, 1978
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€150

Personaggio, 1981
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€100

Personaggio, 1980/2
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€120

Portrait, 1982
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€200

Personages, 1978
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€120

Personages, 1978
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€98

Personages, 1978
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€100

Figure summary, 1981
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€150

Personages, 1981
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€150

Portrait, 1978
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€150

Figura, 1979
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€200

Grand coupé 5
André Ferrand
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch
€490

Grand coupé 4
André Ferrand
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch
€490

Ignition
The Catman
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch
€290


Esclave
Herve Malcom Thomas
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€180












Ensemble rose et bleu 247 ref BDNW11913
Atelier Vionnet
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 inch
€320

Écharpe noire et blanche 243 ref BDNW11909
Atelier Vionnet
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 inch
€320

Ensemble bleu et rouge 45 ref BDNW11712
Atelier Vionnet
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 inch
€320

Écharpe noire et blanche 35 ref BDNW11702
Atelier Vionnet
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 inch
€320

Robe nouée bleu et rose 7 ref BDNW11671
Atelier Vionnet
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 inch
€320


Mr Popart Feat MOABIT - De quoi avez vous peur ?
Mr Popart
Fine Art Drawings - 6.5 x 15 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2.6 x 5.9 x 0 inch
€300

Spider Mickey
Mr Popart
Fine Art Drawings - 6.5 x 15 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2.6 x 5.9 x 0 inch
€120

Where the fu** is Rick ?
Mr Popart
Fine Art Drawings - 6.5 x 15 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2.6 x 5.9 x 0 inch
€120


Gremlins = Humans
Mr Popart
Fine Art Drawings - 6.5 x 15 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2.6 x 5.9 x 0 inch
€120

Liberty is a lie
Mr Popart
Fine Art Drawings - 6.5 x 15 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 2.6 x 5.9 x 0 inch
€120


Greeting the memory
Luis Alberto Quispe
Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 17 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4.7 x 6.7 inch
€200

The Jurassic Caost-Easyvoyage
Marcoleptique
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 28 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 11 inch
€380

In the car
Mr Popart
Fine Art Drawings - 13.2 x 15.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.2 x 6.1 x 0 inch
€200




Silhouette, 1982
Paolo Ambrosio
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
€150







Note for sale
Dominique Liccia
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 inch
€450


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To create realistic pencil drawings, start with a light sketch, use a variety of pencil grades, pay attention to shading and texture, and practice regularly. Also, study the subject closely and use reference images for accuracy.
When choosing a pencil for drawing, consider the type of lead, hardness, and darkness. HB pencils are versatile, while softer leads are better for shading. Mechanical pencils are great for precision, while wooden pencils offer a traditional feel. Experiment with different types to find what works best for your style.
When working with pencil drawings, it's important to avoid pressing too hard, using the wrong type of paper, not sharpening your pencils, and not blending properly. These mistakes can lead to smudging, tearing, and uneven shading. Always use high-quality materials and take your time to ensure a polished final product.