Simple forms · Difficulty 2/10

Day 53

3D primitives & light shading

Tips for day 53

Simple forms
  • 1.Block the whole form in flat tone first, then push the darkest darks.
  • 2.Decide where the light comes from before you shade anything.
  • 3.Draw from the shoulder, not the wrist / long strokes stay straighter.

Establish a light source. Use tone to describe volume, not just outlines.

Reference searches

4 prompts · search & study

box in two-point perspective

"how to draw box in two-point perspective / beginner basic shading study graphite"

reflected light on sphere

"how to draw reflected light on sphere / beginner basic shading study graphite"

wooden spoon

"how to draw wooden spoon / beginner basic shading study graphite"

shaded cube

"how to draw shaded cube / beginner basic shading study graphite"

Tip: open a couple of these, pick images that feel within reach, and copy them by hand.

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