Artist's toolkit
Tools for the drawing desk.
Practical utilities that solve the small problems every pencil artist hits. No sign-up. Everything runs in your browser, so your reference photos stay on your device.
Which Pencil Set Should I Buy?
A 6-question quiz that matches you to a set
Use the tool Free + ProPalette from Photo
Pull a drawing palette out of any reference
Use the tool Free + ProGrid Drawing Tool
Overlay a scaled grid on any reference photo
Use the tool Free + ProValue Study Tool
Turn a photo into 3 to 8 tonal values
Use the tool Free + ProColour Harmony Generator
Complementary, analogous, triadic and more
Use the toolFrame & Mount Calculator
Work out mount borders and aperture sizes
Use the toolPaper Size & Weight Converter
A-sizes, inches, cm, gsm and lb
Use the toolGraphite Pencil Grade Chart
9H to 9B with tone swatches and uses
Use the toolFrequently asked questions
What tools does The Pencil Drawing Hub offer?+
There are eight browser tools for pencil artists: a grid drawing tool, value study tool, palette from photo, colour harmony generator, frame and mount calculator, paper size and weight converter, graphite pencil grade chart and a quiz that recommends a coloured pencil set.
Are the drawing tools free?+
Every tool is free to use on screen. A one-off Pro upgrade unlocks extras such as image downloads and higher limits in the tools that offer them. There is no subscription.
Are my reference photos uploaded?+
No. The photo tools process images in your browser and your photos never leave your device.
Do I need an account to use the tools?+
No. An account is only needed if you buy Pro and want it to follow you across devices.