Realistic Mom and Baby Gorilla in Graphite

This Realistic Mom and Baby Gorilla was completed using Derwent Graphic Graphite Pencils.

Rendering realism takes a bit of time and patience, but the result is gratifying knowing you took the time needed to complete the artwork to your vision.

 If there is a specific technique you would like me to demonstrate with graphite, let me know in the comments below so that I can add it to my future tutorials.

Supplies:

Derwent Graphic Graphite Pencils

Canson XL Mixed Media Paper

Kneaded Eraser

Tombow Mono Eraser

Pencil Sharpener

Blending Stump