Mark recommends Stabilo pencils for sketching on the canvas. I like to make my sketches with a lot of shading and detail and have been using Stabilo 8046 black and Stabilo white 8052 pencils, but these pencils appear waxy to me. I am concerned that paint might not bond adequately to the canvas where the pencil marks are dense. Do I need to be concerned about this?
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Suggestions:
Use a clear gesso or workable fixative over your drawing, though this may just weaken the gesso/support layers.
Try using a charcoal pencil. This will allow lots of shading and detail and maintain adhesion.
https://youtu.be/y52zRPoezjU
I use Stabilo Carbothello pencils. These are a chalky/pastel type, non waxy, full colour range.