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    Is it better to shade with pencil or charcoal?
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    Start with pencil. It is much easier to control than charcoal. After you've had some practice with pencil, you can decide whether or not you want to move onto charcoal.
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    I had a hard time drawing a nose so I left it for last. Will method 1 still work?
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    Yes, but you might have to erase some of the stuff around it and work it into the picture. I always leave the nose and eyes for last and it still works.
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    Can I just use mechanical pencils?
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    In the beginning, you can use mechanical pencils, but I suggest moving to graphite pencils eventually for higher quality drawings.
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    How old do I have to be to become an artist?
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    You can be an artist at any age, but most professional artists are mid teens to whenever.
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    How do I draw a nose if I don't have 2B, 4B or 6B pencils?
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    You don't need soft pencils to draw a nose; you just won't be able to shade by smudging.
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    How do I get better at drawing when practicing doesn't work?
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    Keep practicing with a confident mindset. Negativity is scientifically proven to affect your overall performance in anything. Practicing WILL help, it just might take awhile for you to really see results.
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    How do I shade along the guide lines when drawing a nose?
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    When you shade and see the guidelines, it's like a path. You follow the path (aka lines) to shade. Note this will vary on the types of pencils that you are using. If you have only one, change pressure to shade.
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    What type of writing instrument do I use to draw a nose?
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    You could try using a mechanical pencil when starting out, but if you want realistic shading, try using graphite pencils, textured sketchbook paper, and a few blending stumps.
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    Can I shade with cotton buds?
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    Yes, you can! Cotton balls and cotton swabs work exceptionally well as blending tools.
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