When i sketch i sketch on white paper using a 2b pencil and then invert it on the computer to make it seem realistic.
I use a template and depending on the object i will use different pressures of the pencil.For nebulous objects i use a smudge stick,i'll recomend one of these, there great.
Probably one of the biggest problems with sketching for me has been lighting and wouldn't mind having one of those book lights Alex mentioned.
Thanks for putting up this thread Alex there have been many replies and many sketches which i love to see
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regards Orestis
