Simple forms · Difficulty 3/10

Day 81

3D primitives & light shading

Tips for day 81

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

5 prompts · search & study

wooden mannequin

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

egg with core shadow

"how to draw egg with core shadow / beginner basic shading study graphite"

form shading planes

"how to draw form shading planes / beginner basic shading study graphite"

drapery over a box

"how to draw drapery over a box / beginner basic shading study graphite"

paper cup

"how to draw paper cup / 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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