Sketching

Sketching is done with pencils - graphite or coloured - chalk, pen and ink, or charcoal, depending on what medium you are sketching on and the effect you wish to achieve.

You can capture the essence of a landscape

Or of an idea.

Or do a preliminary sketch for a larger and more detailed artwork

But sketches are also an art form in themselves.

And of course, it is now possible to sketch digitally, avoiding all that mess from charcoal or pencil!! 😁
Although I do personally prefer the feel of proper paper and a pencil in my hand.