These drawings grab attention and show off the model’s attitude. Dark pencils or markers help make the lines pop on the page. Bold drawings are great for capturing the essence of a design.

To celebrate National Ballpoint Pen Day (#BallpointPenDay), we've pulled together writing implements from across our collection. National Air and Space Museum Pencil, Lindbergh, King Collection ...

In fact, it's not even a photo of a blob of paint. It's a colored-pencil drawing. CJ Hendry: I just kind of sit here and doodle around and just draw a little bit. Narrator: That's CJ Hendry.

Whether drawing realistic or abstract subjects, an understanding of tone, the variations of light and shade, is important. A variety of pencils are required to create a tonal study. The B range is ...