Practice different techniques with value form more consistent application. The point of the pencil is leaving visible mark making, so try to use the broad side of the woodless graphite (or file it with your sanding block) Softer application will allow for use of blending tools (paper towels, tortillions) to provide more consistency. Not as big an issue in the dark areas, but when you get to the facial tones you’ll need to create light values with less visible mark making.
Practice different techniques with value form more consistent application. The point of the pencil is leaving visible mark making, so try to use the broad side of the woodless graphite (or file it with your sanding block) Softer application will allow for use of blending tools (paper towels, tortillions) to provide more consistency. Not as big an issue in the dark areas, but when you get to the facial tones you’ll need to create light values with less visible mark making.