Illustration Techniques, Week One/Two: Pencil Shading Techniques, Part One

In our first class we learned about the huge variety of possible pencil shading patterns and marks we can make. We practiced reproducing the kinds of marks seen on the pages below:




Once we'd completed all the various types of shading, everyone tried using them on this practice sheet:


This week's sketchbook assignment: Search the term "Basic Shape Still Life". Choose one you'd like to use for reference, then use some of this week's pencil shading techniques to reproduce the still life arrangement.

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