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    How can I not use my finger, but have the same effect?
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    There are erasers that either don't erase well or are specifically designed for smudging. They will produce similar results to smudging with a finger. Smudging erasers are found in art shops.
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    What color do I need to use for the cloud to be more realistic?
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    Use different shades of grey and white to make your cloud more realistic.
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    How do I draw realistically with a pencil?
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    Shade very lightly, and constantly erase and redo.
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    What if my cloud does not look good?
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    Compare your drawing with the model and see how you can improve. Keep practicing.
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    Can I use gray pencil crayon?
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    Yes, you can. As long as you don't press too hard as you shade around, it would be fine.
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    How can I draw a cloud with a flat bottom?
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    You just do the same as above, but instead of drawing the curve, you draw a straight line.
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    Is there an easier way to do this?
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    Yes, I suppose you could draw a camel hump, then one slightly sideways, touching that one, and around in an oval shape. Or, you could do humps in an oval shape as if you were doing an oval flower.
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    How do I draw clouds without drawing oval shapes?
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    With practice, you should be able to draw clouds without making ovals. Instead of actually drawing the oval, you could visualize it.
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    What do I use to draw a realistic cloud?
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    Gray and white crayons can fix the problem. If you don't have them, they can be bought online or off.
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