21/09/2026
There is a real joy in sketching with simple materials.
Before digital art, before tablets and apps, artists learned with graphite, charcoal and paper. Even now, many professionals still begin every idea with a pencil sketch.
These Faber-Castell sketching sets are brilliant for anyone wanting to improve their drawing skills, experiment with shading or simply slow down and enjoy being creative for an hour or two.
Charcoal and graphite are perfect for learning light, shadow, texture and form, and you do not need expensive equipment to get started. Just a sketchbook, a pencil and a bit of patience.
At Dawsons Art Supplies in Lytham St Annes we stock art materials for complete beginners through to experienced artists, with plenty of advice if you are not sure where to begin.
Sometimes the simplest tools create the best artwork.