I use simple hairspray, it’s quick and easy….and even smells good
Works perfectly! Try it!

Yep, it really works! And you don’t have to touch anything because you spray over your work. Just don’t overdo it, a simple spray all over is enough. It’s dry in 15 seconds…just perfect!
Your welcome Xan!

I have used Golden glazing medium to “fix” a graphite drawing prior to painting. Depending on the type of pencil used for the drawing there can be some smearing when the glazing medium is applied but this does not interfere with the paint application.

Use watercolor pencils, but stay away from reds. They don’t smudge.

I draw in only with the watered down paint and don’t use pencil. You can “erase” with water while it’s still wet. It’s so watery at this point that it stays wet pretty long too

This is the way we learned in my college art classes and I always liked the feel of using the paint in strokes from the beginning. It feels to me like using vine charcoal