Jun 3, 2025 · If you’re just learning how to draw or it’s just been a while since you last sketched, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to shade in any object you’re drawing and what mark …

Discover six different shading techniques, learn what they are and find tips so you can master each technique.

Learn basic shading techniques used to create the illusion of form, light, and shadow in drawings.

Jul 8, 2024 · In the video below, I will show you how to shade drawings, from identifying the light source and shadow families, to using a full range of values and shading a simple object from start to finish.

May 12, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll look at how to approach shading in your drawings from basic art principles to more advanced techniques. Keeping these ideas in mind as you work will help you to …

Feb 12, 2025 · Learn essential shading techniques—from hatching and cross-hatching to blending and stippling—that will transform your pencil drawings from flat outlines into realistic artworks full of depth …

Jun 30, 2024 · Pencil shading is a fundamental aspect of drawing, an unavoidable step that we can’t skip and a lesson we need to learn in order to master pencil drawing. By effectively using shading …

Oct 2, 2025 · Learn how to master shading with a simple value study of three apples. This beginner-friendly tutorial teaches you to see and recreate lights, mid-tones, and darks to make your drawings …

Struggling with pencil shading? In this video, learn how to shade a drawing using a clear, 4-step roadmap for realistic results!

To shade realistic pencil portraits, here are 3 things you'll need to learn. There are more, but I'll cover them in future videos.