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 ContentDay 1 - Light & ShadowValue change equals form changePencil gradesThe value scaleSome shading techniquesLight & ShadowDirection of LightThe ideal lighting setupThe “1-2-3 read” conceptHow to assign values to surfacesDay 1 Assignment (shading exercise)Day 2 - The Cast ShadowWhat is cast shadow?The cast shadow of a stickQuick perspective drawing overviewThe cast shadow of the cubeSunlight & local light scenarioThe line of terminationCast shadow of a complex planar formDay 2 Assignment (cast shadow construction drawing exercise)Day 3 - Curved VolumesThe cast shadow of the cylinderThe occlusion shadowThe cast shadow of the coneSoft shadow edgesThe cast shadow of the sphereDifferent 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 SideThe core shadowHow to shade the light sideShadow cast on other objectsHow to shade concave surfacesShading a hollow brick shapeShading a sphere with inward curveRealistic shading of a coffee mugBlending valuesThe background valueMore shading techniquesDay 4 Assignment (all kinds of shading exercises)Day 5 - Figure Shading StudiesPutting it all togetherPlan your shadow patternShading with graphite pencilShading with charcoal pencils on colored paperShading with dye inks (marker)Shading with color pencilsDay 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!
