No problem Harry. For pencils I use Staedtler 2B, 4B, 6B, and 8B. The paper is Strathmore Bristol Vellum, it has a nice "tooth" to it so the graphite spreads around easily for shading. I use the grid method to lay out my images. I go block by block and freehand sketch everything in, then erase the grid and go to town shading. I've never been one to do "studies" or test pieces, I just make sure I don't screw up the one I'm working on. I've been thinking about trying to loosen up my work a bit. With the way I draw now and the detail I put into my pieces it's really time consuming. If I'm set up at a car show I can usually count a half dozen people that say "nice photographs" and they keep on walking .....I need a sign or something. Anyway, if you have any other questions just ask. Take care.
Paul