Drawing with Conte Crayons

          The word conte crayons would probably not much familiar in our ears since we usually notice only one kind of crayon which is pastel crayons which is common use in people and children for its varieties of colors.  Little that we know that actually there is other kind of crayon which gives different kind of effect to one’s art.  However, this shouldn’t stop us for trying to know and learn more about them if you find drawing as one of your hobbies or interests.  After all, developing your interest is a lot of fun and you probably will be able to gain lots of benefits from it too.  So, instead of being a person who only enjoys the result, why don’t you try being a person that creates fantastic art? 




          The result of drawing using conte crayons is much different than drawing using pastel crayons.  As a starter, you won’t be able to express as many colors as pastel crayon since conte crayons usually being used for natural art.  Of course, in its development, you’re not only able to draw something in black and white, but also other colors such as sepia and other earth colors.  The key is to be able to draw good shading for each of the drawing you made.  Of course, you can learn it by yourself or taking classes if you think is necessary.  After all, taking classes will teach you step by step on how to use the crayons in the right way to create the image of art that you want. 

           Of course, if you don’t have the time to take any classes at all, you can do it on your own.  Since drawing with conte crayons had attracts lots of attention, you’ll be able to find many articles and reviews that will give you tips on how to draw in the correct manners.  Occasionally, you’ll be able to have free lesson on drawing itself.  Of course, you need to spare some time in looking for the information, but comparing with taking classes, it certainly is a lot easy since you can do it at any time whenever you have free time to do it.  Just search in your search engine about conte crayons and you’ll be able to find many topics that are related to information that you want. 

          As for the crayon itself, since it is quite popular and have quite high demand, you’ll also be able to find many online stores that sell conte crayons from traditional color to a bolder color.  There is no need for you to travel to the nearest art store just to buy the crayon that you need.  It is all can be done simply by processing the payment online.  Certainly with the easy way to obtain the crayon, you’ll be able to channel your sense of art a lot easier at any time you feel like doing it.  After all, drawing is all about expressing your feeling.  So, enjoy your time and start creating many fine arts by it.  You might be able to become a professional artist someday.   

Getting Started with Conte Crayons

          If you’re interested in art especially drawing, then you might have collect much information about them or taking particular class to master some special technique.  Even though you’re self studying, it is natural if you’re taking preference to one kind of drawing type rather than others.  Each of drawing type will need different drawing tools.  If you’re a type of person that enjoy natural and shading art, then some specific drawing tool such as conte crayons is a very good beginning.   For those who are not familiar with crayons, you need to realize that there are several types of crayons which resulting different kind of drawing.  With conte crayons, you will be able to produce natural type of drawing since the main color of this crayon is in natural coloring such as red, brown and also black.  Although in time, there are some other colors that are being produced.   


          The difference is not only stops there.  Unlike other crayons, you will be able to figure out which one is conte crayon just by the shape of it.  Most of crayons are made in round shape, but for this particular type of crayon, it is being made in square.  It is being made in a hard texture but certainly easy to broke.  For some people this is a big advantage since they can use it in any size they want which makes them more comfortable and easy to use.  If you want to make a specific and sharp drawing, you could sharpened the crayon and start your detail.  But if you want to do major shading, then there is no need to sharpened the crayon at all.  Just draw accordingly and adjust it with an eraser to get the kind of shading that you want. 

          If you want to draw using conte crayons, then you need to draw in a piece of paper instead of other media.  When using a paper, the effect of the crayon will be much revealed.  To draw using the crayon is easy, which mean you don’t need to become a professional to use it, although the crayon itself is quite popular among famous artists from the time it was founded until now.  The simplicity had attracted many people to use them to express their art and with the perfect shading, it will give you the perfect impact that you’ll never have from other art tools. 

          Since it is very popular among people, you’ll be able to find many stores that sell conte crayons.  For a beginner, try using the traditional color first.  Increase your skill in creating good shades and once you’re getting accustomed by it, you can start your experiment by using other colors which are available.  After all, the first try is always the hardest one since you need to get used to the crayons first.  However, once you draw, you’ll realize that it is very easy to apply and you’ll be able to find much fun while you’re drawing with using conte crayons.