15 beautiful pencil drawings to inspire you

Sketching in graphite is a great way to kick off or restart your creative drive. Here we’ve sourced a selection of inspiring pencil drawings that demonstrate the wonderful (and sometimes wacky) art you can produce with a pencil. These pencil drawings span from photorealism to completely abstract. If you're so inspired you want to immediately get some new materials, then don't miss our post on the best pencils

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Esther Thomas

Esther Thomas (previously Docherty) is the Audience Development Coordinator at Future, and is responsible for the organisation of the team who oversee Social Media and Search strategy. Day to day she works with brands across Future’s portfolio, including Creative Bloq, to optimise their digital content and develop their audience strategy. Staying organised is Esther's forte, and she brings this experience to the table for Creative Bloq, writing about everything from organisation tips and storage solutions, to buying guides that make home working easier (and neater!).

Beyond Creative Bloq, Esther also writes about fitness for T3.com and runs the blog for the ethical jewellery brand Voice International. 

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