Choppy
Run the pencil at an angle across paper or a sanding block to achieve a blunt, slanted, “chisel” edge. Use this edge to make firm, short strokes.
Colored pencil strokes can be light or dark, crisp or feathered, delicate or defined.
Choppy
Run the pencil at an angle across paper or a sanding block to achieve a blunt, slanted, “chisel” edge. Use this edge to make firm, short strokes.
Feathered
For feathered strokes, let your pressure on the pencil trail off at the end of the stroke. The result is a gently faded edge.
Tonal Variation
For a gradated tone, increase or decrease your pressure on the pencil as you work across an area.
Defined
A defined stroke has a clear start and stop with no feathering.