The pics thread

My skulling is improving... But my comprehension of pencils as a superior medium is not. Cubicle pens 4 life son

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How do you create a clean gradient with those for your shading? If they're what I'm thinking they're super inky and marker-like, as in no matter how hard or light you press the paper you're getting the same color. Just wondering because I suck with markers.
 
Your cat looks like it dislikes him more than you do. I haven't even done anything wrong and that picture makes me feel chastised.