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Nov 5 · 2 min read

Why you should get an Electric eraser for your drawings NOW


Hellllo Artist!

Yeah yeah I know, you’ve been drawing for some time now and you just can’t get that realistic look on it. The kind of realism that makes people actually mistake the drawing for a printed photograph. You know, the kind of art drawn by

OK then. Get yourself together folks.

The Electric eraser is a real problem solver!

First:HIGHLIGHTS AND SHADOWS

For drawings to have such realistic effects, the tonal appearance of the drawing should be well defined.

This tonal appearance means shadows and highlights. A realistic drawing is one in 3dimensions. These dimensions are defined by the light and darkness and these values change gradually.

Now, a lot of artist have different means of actually creating highlights on a drawing. Some of which are

  • Leaving that part unshaded
  • Erasing that part after shading
  • Use of white colour pencils

Why it isn’t like a regular eraser

Erasing a shaded part can be done with the use of a kneaded eraser but unlike an electric eraser, it’s not totally manual.

We all no automation makes task easier in our everyday lives,and the Electric eraser is pretty much a good example of an automated task.

All you need to do is press a button, and it rotates which cleans pencil shadings quicker than kneaded erasers.

It can be implemented in various parts of a drawing

  • Drawing white hair has never been easier
  • Drawing animal fur.. PIECE OF CAKE
  • Drawing small skin pore details.. Please!

There’s only so much you can do with them and for a good price too(8 - 10 usd)

Why not get yours today?

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