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Create Form With Shading<\/h2>\n

\"Dont<\/a><\/p>\n

This exercise looks complicated, but it’s not, so don’t panic. Work slowly and spread the steps out over a few days if you want to. Nothing has to be perfectly done, and your drawing skills will get a good workout no matter how this turns out.<\/p>\n

You’ll need 2H, HB, & 2B pencils, a sharpener, and a kneaded eraser.<\/p>\n

Make The Beginning Line Drawing<\/h2>\n
\"Horizontal<\/a>
Horizontal Lines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Draw a few horizontal lines an equal distance apart.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Vertical<\/a>
Vertical Lines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Draw a few vertical lines.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Diagonal<\/a>
Diagonal Lines Left<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now draw diagonal lines through the points where the horizontal lines cross the verticals.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Diagonal<\/a>
Diagonal Lines Right<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then draw diagonals in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Add Shading<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n
\"Hatch<\/a>
Hatch Pattern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fill each triangle with one value using one pencil in this pattern.<\/p>\n

To keep the texture consistent, make all the hatching with a flattened pencil point. Make a flat tip by sharpening the lead and then running it back and forth over some scrap paper. To use it, bring the flat point directly down to the drawing without shifting your grip on the pencil.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\"Pyramid<\/a>
Pyramids – Flat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your drawing should look similar to this after you’re through. Some depth beginning to form, but the drawing is still pretty flat.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

Crank It Up And Feel The Burn<\/h2>\n
\"Side
Gradation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Using the same pencils, gradate each side of the pyramids with the darkest part at the bottom. This time use a sharper lead. The smaller point will fill more of the paper grain than the flat point, and that will darken the hatch.<\/p>\n

If you need to lighten a dark blotch or smooth out the gradation a little, pinch the kneaded eraser into a point and “<\/strong>tap<\/strong>“<\/strong> the hatch until it lightens. If you rub<\/strong><\/em> the graphite with the eraser, it will smear the texture, and there’s no way to fix that.<\/p>\n

\"Pyramid<\/a>
Pyramids – 3D<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you’re done, you should see some very developed form that makes the pyramids pop out of the paper. If not, go back and darken the bottoms of the gradations more, and don’t pull any punches this time. Timid shading leads to washed-out drawings.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

I’m a Blick Affiliate, and I get a small commission when you buy from these links at no extra cost to you. If you do that, thanks!<\/p>\n

Carol’s Starter Drawing Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pencils<\/strong>
\nDerwent Graphic 2B<\/a>\"\"
\nDerwent Graphic HB<\/a>\"\"
\nDerwent Graphic 2H<\/a>\"\"
\n(If one is out of stock, get the next softer grade.)
\nPaper<\/strong>
\nCanson Classic Cream Drawing Pad<\/a>\"\"
\nErasers<\/strong>
\nFaber-Castell Kneaded Eraser<\/a>\"\"
\nAlvin Vinyl Eraser<\/a>
\nHelix Automatic Cordless Eraser<\/a>
\nSharpener<\/strong>
\nKum Long Point Pencil Sharpener<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n

Draw\u00a0well, draw with happiness, and never stop!
\nCarol<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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