Get some soft pencils that allow you to create ultra dark tones, for those contrasted shadow areas. If you’re using graphite pencils, the softness ratings range from around 5H (hard) to HB (medium) to 12B (ultra soft). … See more

Making the decision of what type of shading to use for your drawing is an important part of the creative process. Types of shading techniquesinclude tonal shading, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and scumbling. The most c… See more

Have you ever experienced shading an area of your drawing, maybe you complete it too quickly, and the pencil marks look patchy. This is a common problem, with a few easy solutions. See more

When you come to shade drawings, spending time observing your reference is key. By seeing and understanding the value compositionin a scene, you will be able to accurately convey the relative values in a drawing. O… See more