Original Pencil Art we know you'll love from iconic and emerging UK artists. We're curating artworks across a variety of mediums for our Art Post Curated Series, a 2023 exhibition designed for those with a desire to start an collection of their own. Find out what inspired each piece, and get to know our talented Pencil artists.
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Graphite pencil drawing is a popular art form that has been around since the 17th and 18th centuries. In recent years, contemporary artists such as Adonna Khare, Marco Mazzoni, Diego Fazio, Dirk Dzimirsky, Paul Lung, Hector Gonzales, and Marcello Barenghi have gained attention for their hyper-realistic and surrealistic drawings, which range from animals and plants to human subjects and fantasy creatures. Many of these artists use social media to share their work and interact with their followers. Techniques such as understanding the dynamics of light and shade, observing and capturing small details, and experimenting with negative space and perspective are key to creating successful pencil drawings.
To be the first to discover new pieces of art from emerging UK artists, sign up to The Art Post, the art postcard subscription featured by the BBC showcasing emerging artists.
