How to use graphite powder for backgrounds | Drawing tips

In this video I'll show how to use graphite powder to create backgrounds for our graphite drawings. Graphite powder is a quick and easy method for creating out of focus backgrounds. It's one of my must have graphite supplies and I use it in every single one of my graphite portraits =). - - - Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite & Tutorials: Patreon: www.patreon.com/zaratomsart Would you like to see what tutorials I have on Patreon? If so, the link to the library is below :) https://petportraitsandwildlifeart.co... - - - Links: Top tips for drawing fur in graphite:    • Tips for drawing fur in graphite | How to ...   - - - Social media: Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Zara.Toms.Artist Instagram: zaratomsart Website & blog: www.petportraitsandwildlifeart.co.uk - - - Materials used: 8" x 10" Strathmore paper Derwent Graphic pencils Multiple reference photos from Pixabay