15x18 graphite on museum  board.  Sunset at Crescent Bay.  In order to get the darks dark enough I had to expand my materials and techniques.  I first tried using a litho pencil.  Although it helped darken areas that needed it, it still had too grainy a finish.  I then rubbed down the drawing with rubbing alchohol.  This did darken and blend the drawing but it also made it impossible to erase or blend further.
This was the first time I tried this technique.

Technique is a function of the artist's need.  To further your vision you must be willing to take chances and risk the outcome in order to grow.