Simple forms · Difficulty 3/10
3D primitives & light shading
Establish a light source. Use tone to describe volume, not just outlines.
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"
box in two-point perspective
"how to draw box in two-point perspective / 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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