r_fletch_r: Does the label make it feel more like pen & paper or pencil & paper? How strong is the adhesive? Will it hold, but not pull the sheet underneath?
Thanks Mezz The looser linework is graphite pencil, usually a 8b the stuff on darker paper with black and white is done with two tones of chalk/charcoal
Try Monkeyjam: http://www.giantscreamingrobotmonkeys.com/monkeyjam/ It's a free pencil-tester, it's a while since I used it, but I remember it being simple, quick and dirty.
It has been a while since last time I drew something. All in pencil and took about five hours to complete. The scanner made it look different from the original.
I started with a pencil sketch, scanned it into photoshop and went to town with the paintbrush. I'm interested in hearing what you talented individuals have to say.