Pencil Drawing Scanning
Pencil drawings often contain very fine tonal variations that benefit from careful capture and controlled exposure.
The aim is to preserve both the paper tone and the subtle graphite marks. A high-quality master can retain information that may be lost in simplified access copies.
Pencil drawing digitisation
The capture method should be selected around the original object, its condition and the purpose of the digital master. Suitable material may be captured with a WideTEK 36 ART, reprographic camera system or flatbed solution, while delicate, oversized or surface-sensitive work may require a non-contact approach.
Materials and considerations
Graphite drawings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Technical pencil drawings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Sketchbooks
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Architectural sketches
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Life drawings
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Artist studies
Considered as part of the specialist capture and quality-control workflow for this material.
Key considerations
- Graphite drawings
- Technical pencil drawings
- Sketchbooks
- Architectural sketches
- Life drawings
- Artist studies
Need an artwork scanning specification?
We can assess the size, material, condition and intended use of your artwork or visual collection and recommend an appropriate capture method and digital output.