Graphite pencils provide realistic and detailed sketches with smudging capabilities, while colored pencils allow for vibrant and precise artworks. Each medium has specific properties, surfaces, and techniques that artists must consider to achieve their desired results.

While there is no precise history of pencil sketching, it has influenced many artists such as Adonna Khare, Marco Mazzoni, and Diego Fazio. The oldest known pencil sketches date back to around 1560 AD, created by Simonio and Lyndiana Bernacotti.