How to Draw Ep.3 - SHADING BASICS & Shadow Drawing Course

About How to Draw Ep.3 - SHADING BASICS & Shadow Drawing Course

This is the

3rd episode

of my

How to Draw 101 series

. In this

beginner drawing course

you can

learn one of the most useful, rewarding and exciting drawing skills

called

shading or rendering

. Understand how light & shadow work on different surfaces in order to create depth on you artworks. Whatever technique you prefer -

sketching, drawing or painting

- understanding

how shadows are created

is crucial for

creating a believable illusion of reality (3D)

. In this course I'll show you the

basics

, as well as some of the

advanced techniques of shading

which you can use to create both

simplistic and realistic drawings

. We will go

from simple to more complex forms step by step

. _What previous drawing experience do you need?_ Some

basic drawing skills

would be useful, but

not mandatory

for this course. I designed the lessons in a way that you can also benefit from it with

very little or zero previous drawing experience

. _What drawing tools do you need?_

You can start

this beginner drawing course

without any special drawing tool

. I'll be using mostly a regular

2B graphite pencil

on cheap

office papers

. For demonstration purposes I will also use some other drawing tools which you can purchase along the way if you like them. _What can you expect by completing this course?_ You will understand how light and shadow work on simple forms. And if you know that complex objects are built from simple forms, actually you will know a lot. You will know the basic terms and concepts of shading, and you'll be able to make eye-catching, believable, well-shaded realistic drawings or sketches about simple subjects. There will be plenty of drawing exercises, so your drawing skills will get a huge boost. By the end of this course you'll also be ready to explore more advanced shading techniques without difficulties. _Course Content_

Day 1 - Light & Shadow

Value change equals form change

Pencil grades

The value scale

Some shading techniques

Light & Shadow

Direction of Light

The ideal lighting setup

The "1-2-3 read" concept

How to assign values to surfaces

Day 1 Assignment (shading exercise)

Day 2 - The Cast Shadow

What is cast shadow?

The cast shadow of a stick

Quick perspective drawing overview

The cast shadow of the cube

Sunlight & local light scenario

The line of termination

Cast shadow of a complex planar form

Day 2 Assignment (cast shadow construction drawing exercise)

Day 3 - Curved Volumes

The cast shadow of the cylinder

The occlusion shadow

The cast shadow of the cone

Soft shadow edges

The cast shadow of the sphere

Different lighting setups for the sphere (top light, back light, side light)

Day 3 Assignment (cast shadow construction and realistic shading exercise)

Day 4 - The Form Shadow & the Light Side

The core shadow

How to shade the light side

Shadow cast on other objects

How to shade concave surfaces

Shading a hollow brick shape

Shading a sphere with inward curve

Realistic shading of a coffee mug

Blending values

The background value

More shading techniques

Day 4 Assignment (all kinds of shading exercises)

Day 5 - Figure Shading Studies

Putting it all together

Plan your shadow pattern

Shading with graphite pencil

Shading with charcoal pencils on colored paper

Shading with dye inks (marker)

Shading with color pencils

Day 5 Assignment (create your own figure shading) If you'd like to

take your drawing skills to the next level

, enroll in this course now! See you in the first lesson!