New! Redesigned Creating Contrast and Texture Drawing Kit
Several years ago, I collaborated with General's Pencil Company to produce a special drawing kit that contains all of my favorite pencils, blending supplies, and erasers. I redesigned it to include more unique blending tools I have recently discovered. These are the supplies I use when creating my own works, and I also provided these same tools to students in my live Drawing Workshops!
This kit includes:
Everything listed below plus a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools.
*Please note that this tutorial is not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
16 Pencils:
(7) Kimberly Graphite drawing Pencils (9h, 2h, h, f, b, 4b, 6b)
The widest range of graphite to help with the subtle shading necessary for realism.
(1) Kimberly Graphite (9xxb)
Special unique formula allows dark values with no graphite shine.
(1) General's 2H Extra Hard Charcoal
This is the pencil I use for sharp edges and clean lines.
(1) General's HB Hard Charcoal
This pencil is slightly softer than the 2H Extra Hard for when you need slightly darker values.
(3) Primo Euro Blend Charcoal Pencils (hb, b, 3b)
Smooth, Dark, Rich Charcoal for even darker areas and rougher textures not possible with graphite.
(1) Primo Elite Grande Pencil
The darkest charcoal I've ever found. This pencil allows extreme contrast to make your drawings "pop".
(1) Carbon Sketch Pencil (Soft)
Combines the smoothness of graphite with the deep rich blacks of charcoal.
(1) Layout Pencil
Perfect for getting your basic values down. This graphite pencil is easily erasable, yet dark values are possible. The hardness is approximately 4B.
Other Drawing Supplies:
(2) Blending Stumps
High quality compressed paper stumps for blending graphite, charcoal, and carbon.
(3) Tortillions
Perfect for blending extremely small areas.
(8) Various Sizes and Shapes of Foam Blenders
Like a chamois, these can be used to create the smoothest textures possible. They can also be used to lighten values.
(1) Chamois Cloth
Used for very soft, smooth blending and shading. Also perfect for lightening values.
(1) Felt Cloth
Used to create rougher textures through blending
(2) Bamboo Cloth
This blending cloth creates a variety of textures. Washing one of these will soften it which will create smoother textures than when new.
(1) Painter's Foam Brush
Although this will blend charcoal and graphite, I mostly use this to remove eraser residue from my drawings.
(1) General's Kneaded Eraser
This eraser can be formed into any shape. Use it to keep your drawings clean and highlights bright. I also use it to gently lighten areas to adjust values and create textures.
(1) Pen Style Vinyl Eraser
This is an extremely important erasing tool I use to "cut back" into darker toned areas to make a clean white line. Excellent for rendering hair, wood, fabric and many other textures. It's like drawing with white.
(1) General's Little Red All-Art Sharpener
The same sharpeners we use in my live drawing workshops. Designed to sharpen charcoal, carbon, and graphite pencils without breaking and is able to sharpen the fatter pencils like the Elite Grande and the Carbon Sketch.
(1) Sandpaper for Sharpening Pencils
This is how I get my pencils to a needle sharp point when I need sharp edges and precise detail. You can also use it to collect charcoal or graphite powder to spread with one of the blenders. This is 150 grit sand paper available form any hardware store if you need to get more.
Bonus Pack
Metal Drafting Compass
Proportional Divider
Gray Scale & Value Finder
4 Bamboo Blenders
3 Blending Tortillions
3 Blending Stumps
General's Sharpener
Small Kneaded Eraser
Primo Euro Charcoal Drawing Pencil Set
The Primo Euro Blend Charcoal Drawing set includes:
(1) Primo Elite Grande 5000 Pencil:
This brand new pencil produces rich, dark values with no shine. Excellent for creating more contrast and realism. Students in my 2008 still life drawing workshop were able to test this pencil before it even became available to the general public. They gave rave reviews commenting on it's extremely smooth dark values.
(4) Primo Charcoal Pencils - (3 black, HB, B, 3B, 1 white):
I use these in my drawing workshops, The unique creamy formula lays down and blends easily.
(4) Primo Sticks (3 black, 1 white):
Charcoal Sticks are great for massing in large areas and producing unique backgrounds.
(1) Magic Black Eraser:
This black eraser was formulated especially for charcoal. It does not smudge, cuts a clean edge and won't harm the paper.
(1) Kneaded Eraser:
This eraser can be formed into any shape. Use it to keep your drawings clean and highlights bright. I also use it to gently lighten areas to adjust values and create textures.
(1) All-Art Sharpener with Canister:
These are the same sharpeners we use in my drawing workshops. Designed to sharpen charcoal and carbon pencils without breaking and is able to sharpen the fatter pencils like the Jumbo Hex Carbon and the Carbon Sketch.
Option:
I have also contracted with General's Pencil company to offer three other pencils that I highly recommend. The Kimberly 9xxb Graphite, the 2h Extra Hard Charcoal and the Carbon Sketch pencils are three drawing necessities that I simply couldn't do without. You have the option to include these 3 pencils when you order the drawing set.
Kimberly 9xxb extra soft graphite pencil:
This extremely soft graphite has been a hit in my live workshops. Although it is graphite, it doesn't create the dreaded "shine" of other soft graphite. Produces extra smooth, very black values. Darker and with less shine than any other "graphite" pencil on the market today. The wider core is "Carbo-Welded" to withstand four times the normal point pressure and the specially treated cedar wood casings sharpen easily in the sharpener that is included with the Primo set.
Generals Carbon Sketch pencil
This pencil is closer to charcoal than it is to graphite and will produce values darker then the 9xxb above. I use it for the blackest shadow values in many of my drawings. It allows for with the deep rich blacks like of but has a slightly "warmer" tone. This one is great for creating separation between two adjacent dark values. I use charcoal for one and the carbon for the other.
Generals 2H Extra Hard
This pencil is great for creating the clean, dark, sharp edges found in much of my work. The Carbon Sketch and other softer charcoals in this kit are great for the darker values but are too soft for extremely sharp edges and detail. Without a hard dark pencil like this, it would be impossible to create the sharp focus realism I'm known for.
Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil by JD Hillberry
Bundle and Save! Drawing Kit and Bonus Pack
The perfect combination of supplies include all of the pencils, blending materials and measuring tools I use to create my realistic drawings!
This Kit Includes:
(1) Bonus Pack: Tools for obtaining exact proportions and values as well as more unique blending materials. (Contains everything you need to render my "Realistic Eye" drawing.
(1) General's Kimberly 9xxb pencil, (1) Metal Drafting Compass, (1)Proportional Divider, (1) Gray Scale & Value Finder, (4) Bamboo Blenders, (3) Blending Tortillions (3) Blending Stumps, (1) General's Sharpener, (1) Small Kneaded Eraser
(1) Creating Contrast and Texture Drawing Kit plus a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools. *Please note that this tutorial is not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
PENCILS: (7) Kimberly Graphite drawing Pencils (9h, 2h, h, f, b, 4b, 6b) + (1) Kimberly Graphite (9xxb) + (3) Primo Euro Blend Charcoal Pencils (hb, b, 3b) + (1) Primo Elite Grande Pencil + (1) General's Charcoal HB Hard + (1) Carbon Sketch Pencil (Soft) + (1) General's 2H Extra Hard Charcoal + (1) Layout Pencil
BLENDING TOOLS: (3) Tortillions + (2) Blending Stumps + (1) Blending Chamois Square + (1) Blending Felt Square (1) Bamboo Blender (8) Various Foam Blenders (1) Painters Foam Brush
ERASERS: (1) General's Kneaded Eraser + (1) Pen Style Vinyl Eraser
SHARPENERS: (1) General's Little Red All-Art Sharpener + (1) Sandpaper
Bundle and Save! Drawing Kit, Bonus Pack and Book
Everything you need to take your drawings to the next level!
This Bundle Includes:
(1) Drawing Technique Book: "Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil". To have your book personalized, include your name in the NOTE TO SELLER section at checkout.
(1) Bonus Pack: Tools for obtaining exact proportions and values as well as more unique blending materials. (Contains everything you need to render my "Realistic Eye" drawing.
(1) General's Kimberly 9xxb pencil, (1) Metal Drafting Compass, (1)Proportional Divider, (1) Gray Scale & Value Finder, (4) Bamboo Blenders, (3) Blending Tortillions (3) Blending Stumps, (1) General's Sharpener, (1) Small Kneaded Eraser
(1) Creating Contrast and Texture Drawing Kit plus a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools. *Please note that this tutorial not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
(1) Creating Contrast and Texture Drawing Kit plus a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools. *Please note that this tutorial is not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
PENCILS: (7) Kimberly Graphite drawing Pencils (9h, 2h, h, f, b, 4b, 6b) + (1) Kimberly Graphite (9xxb) + (3) Primo Euro Blend Charcoal Pencils (hb, b, 3b) + (1) Primo Elite Grande Pencil + (1) General's Charcoal HB Hard + (1) Carbon Sketch Pencil (Soft) + (1) General's 2H Extra Hard Charcoal + (1) Layout Pencil
BLENDING TOOLS: (3) Tortillions + (2) Blending Stumps + (1) Blending Chamois Square + (1) Blending Felt Square (1) Bamboo Blender (8) Various Foam Blenders (1) Painters Foam Brush
ERASERS: (1) General's Kneaded Eraser + (1) Pen Style Vinyl Eraser
SHARPENERS: (1) General's Little Red All-Art Sharpener + (1) Sandpaper
Here's a recent comment from someone who purchased this bundle:
Mr. Hillberry, using your techniques, in a couple of weeks I have been able to sketch people's portraits with amazing accuracy and realism..thanks for your pencil kit, book and techniques.
Bundle and Save! Drawing Kit and Book
This Bundle Includes:
A signed copy of "Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil". Include your name in the NOTE TO SELLER section at checkout if you would like it personalized.
PLUS everything listed below, and a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools. *Please note that this tutorial is not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
(1) Creating Contrast and Texture Drawing Kit plus a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools. *Please note that this tutorial is not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
PENCILS: (7) Kimberly Graphite drawing Pencils (9h, 2h, h, f, b, 4b, 6b) + (1) Kimberly Graphite (9xxb) + (3) Primo Euro Blend Charcoal Pencils (hb, b, 3b) + (1) Primo Elite Grande Pencil + (1) General's Charcoal HB Hard + (1) Carbon Sketch Pencil (Soft) + (1) General's 2H Extra Hard Charcoal + (1) Layout Pencil
BLENDING TOOLS: (3) Tortillions + (2) Blending Stumps + (1) Blending Chamois Square + (1) Blending Felt Square (1) Bamboo Blender (8) Various Foam Blenders (1) Painters Foam Brush
ERASERS: (1) General's Kneaded Eraser + (1) Pen Style Vinyl Eraser
SHARPENERS: (1) General's Little Red All-Art Sharpener + (1) Sandpaper
Bundle and Save! Book and Bonus Pack
Technique Book "Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil "
along with my
Bonus Pack with
(1) General's Kimberly 9xxb pencil
(1)Metal Drafting Compass
(1)Proportional Divider
(1)Gray Scale & Value Finder
(4) Bamboo Blenders
(3) Blending Tortillions
(3) Blending Stumps
(1)General's Sharpener
(1)Small Kneaded Eraser
Bundle and Save! Book and Primo Kit + 3 Extra Pencils
This Bundle Includes:
My Drawing Technique Book NOTE: If you would like me to personally sign the technique book to you or another name, just let me know in the "Note To Seller" text box at checkout.
Primo Charcoal Kit containing
(1) Primo Elite Grande 5000 Pencil
(4) Primo Charcoal Pencils - (3 black, HB, B, 3B, 1 white)
(4) Primo Sticks (3 black, 1 white):
(1) Magic Black Eraser:
(1) Kneaded Eraser:
(1) All-Art Sharpener with Canister
Plus 3 Extra Pencils
Includes 2H Extra Hard, 9xxb, and Carbon Sketch
Drawing Kit Refill Pack - Pencils and Drawing Supplies
Several years ago, I collaborated with General's Pencil Company to produce a special drawing kit that contains all of my favorite pencils, blending supplies, and erasers. I redesigned it to include more unique blending tools I have recently discovered. These are the supplies I use when creating my own works, and I also provided these same tools to students in my live Drawing Workshops
This refill pack includes all the supplies included in my drawing kit, but the kit is NOT included:
Everything listed below plus a private link to an online tutorial where I demonstrate how I use all these drawing tools.
*Please note that this tutorial is not my 4 1/2 hour video tutorial "Realistic Drawing with Light, Texture, and Contrast" which goes much more in-depth. Please see my Tutorials page for more information.
16 Pencils:
(7) Kimberly Graphite drawing Pencils (9h, 2h, h, f, b, 4b, 6b)
The widest range of graphite to help with the subtle shading necessary for realism.
(1) Kimberly Graphite (9xxb)
Special unique formula allows dark values with no graphite shine.
(1) General's 2H Extra Hard Charcoal
This is the pencil I use for sharp edges and clean lines.
(1) General's HB Hard Charcoal
This pencil is slightly softer than the 2H Extra Hard for when you need slightly darker values.
(3) Primo Euro Blend Charcoal Pencils (hb, b, 3b)
Smooth, Dark, Rich Charcoal for even darker areas and rougher textures not possible with graphite.
(1) Primo Elite Grande Pencil
The darkest charcoal I've ever found. This pencil allows extreme contrast to make your drawings "pop".
(1) Carbon Sketch Pencil (Soft)
Combines the smoothness of graphite with the deep rich blacks of charcoal.
(1) Layout Pencil
Perfect for getting your basic values down. This graphite pencil is easily erasable, yet dark values are possible. The hardness is approximately 4B.
Other Drawing Supplies:
(2) Blending Stumps
High quality compressed paper stumps for blending graphite, charcoal, and carbon.
(3) Tortillions
Perfect for blending extremely small areas.
(8) Various Sizes and Shapes of Foam Blenders
Like a chamois, these can be used to create the smoothest textures possible. They can also be used to lighten values.
(1) Chamois Cloth
Used for very soft, smooth blending and shading. Also perfect for lightening values.
(1) Felt Cloth
Used to create rougher textures through blending
(2) Bamboo Cloth
This blending cloth creates a variety of textures. Washing one of these will soften it which will create smoother textures than when new.
(1) Painter's Foam Brush
Although this will blend charcoal and graphite, I mostly use this to remove eraser residue from my drawings.
(1) General's Kneaded Eraser
This eraser can be formed into any shape. Use it to keep your drawings clean and highlights bright. I also use it to gently lighten areas to adjust values and create textures.
(1) Pen Style Vinyl Eraser
This is an extremely important erasing tool I use to "cut back" into darker toned areas to make a clean white line. Excellent for rendering hair, wood, fabric and many other textures. It's like drawing with white.
(1) General's Little Red All-Art Sharpener
The same sharpeners we use in my live drawing workshops. Designed to sharpen charcoal, carbon, and graphite pencils without breaking and is able to sharpen the fatter pencils like the Elite Grande and the Carbon Sketch.
(1) Sandpaper for Sharpening Pencils
This is how I get my pencils to a needle sharp point when I need sharp edges and precise detail. You can also use it to collect charcoal or graphite powder to spread with one of the blenders. This is 150 grit sand paper available form any hardware store if you need to get more.
Essentials Pack
This Kit Contains:
1 - General's 2H Extra Hard Charcoal Pencils
1 - General's Carbon Hard Pencils
1 - Large Foam Brush
5 - Foam blenders of various sizes
2 - Foam Pads
1 - Bamboo Blender
1 - Felt Blender
1 - Chamois Blender
1 - General's Little Red Sharpener
1 - General's Kneaded Eraser
