| Whilst there are many important facets within the | | | | shading into every picture depends how good you |
| art world for artists to master, when pencil | | | | understand how light works. As artists, we have |
| drawing, shading has definitely got to be a crucial | | | | to see the bigger picture, see how light and shade |
| skill to develop. Shading can make such a huge | | | | adds depth to our work. |
| difference to any drawing; it can certainly make | | | | * The technique of how to shade is of equal |
| the subject stand out and affords the artist the | | | | importance to being aware of light and dark is an |
| opportunity to develop it more. There is a great | | | | important one to learn. |
| deal that you can learn just by observing the | | | | * The depth of your sensitivity when using the |
| environment around you but by following these | | | | pencil is paramount as this can portray a much |
| five points, you will be able to start achieving | | | | deeper, darker area when shading, or it can be |
| maximum results. | | | | too light. Shading does after all, range from blacks, |
| * There is light and shade everywhere we look. If | | | | dark and middle grey through to light. How much |
| you have a computer for example, notice the | | | | pressure you put through the pencil to shade in a |
| shadow from your monitor on the wall. If you | | | | specific area is very important. |
| have a cup near you, notice the shadow that is | | | | * You also need to learn how to blend in your |
| cast from the handle. Look at the face of | | | | shading so that it looks like one stroke in contrast |
| someone near you; notice if they have any | | | | to many. |
| shadows on their face, shadows caused by their | | | | Of course the only way to become proficient at |
| hair? Alternatively, even under their chin? | | | | shading and blending is to practice. Take a |
| * In order to bring your pencil drawing to life, | | | | thorough look around you and see other shading |
| shading has to be an integral part of your practice | | | | opportunities and after awhile, you will be |
| but in reality, your ability to be able to incorporate | | | | extremely proficient in this important technique. |