Simple forms · Difficulty 2/10

Day 57

3D primitives & light shading

Tips for day 57

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

paper cup

"how to draw paper cup / beginner basic shading study graphite"

cylinder with cast shadow

"how to draw cylinder with cast shadow / beginner basic shading study graphite"

stacked blocks

"how to draw stacked blocks / beginner basic shading study graphite"

dice

"how to draw dice / 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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