Make Realistic Drawings with Shading & Rendering: Create Art

We will be discussing the importance of Pressure Control in shading and will work on 2 exercises to develop your understanding of the basics of shading with the appropriate amount of pressure according to the requirements of your image.

In this lecture we will be discussing the power of 4 distinct shading techniques:

• Hatching

• Cross-Hatching

• Circulism

• Contouring

We will also be practicing some of them later on in the course to see which one works best for you and which you prefer for your own artistic style. Get your pencil and paper ready!!!

We will be doing 3 exercises to get you used to the different technique options that can be applied to your drawings. The methods of Hatching, Cross-Hatching, and Circulism will be practiced in these exercises. Get your pencil and paper ready!

In this lecture we are going to be discussing the following 6 shading styles:

• Scribbles

• Stippling

• Short Dashes

• Curved lines

• Long Dashes

• Blending

The style of shading that you choose can impact your drawing tremendously. Learn the difference between these popular styles and decide which ones you prefer to implement in your own artworks.

In this step-by-step lecture, you will learn how to make a blending stump tool at home with regular paper and tape. Blending Stumps are powerful secret weapons used by many artists to make their drawings look hyper-realistic.  They help artists to blend, shade and render very small areas of a drawing. Get your scissors, tape and paper ready!

Understanding the importance of light and shadows on objects can turn your image in to a three-dimensional looking work of art. In this lecture we will discuss the different ways light and shadows can be used. Here are the main topics you will be learning about:

• Core Light

• Highlights

• Midtones,

• Reflective Light

• Core Shadows

• Occlusion Shadows

• Cast Shadows

Get ready to draw! In this lesson we will be drawing a cherry and applying the different components that make up light and shadows on a simple object. We will address how the following elements can come together to create a beautiful, realistic looking image: Core Light, Highlights, Midtones, Reflective Light, Core Shadows, Occlusion Shadows, Cast Shadows.

This is a step-by-step exercise for you to follow along and draw with, so get ready to have fun!

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female model sitting down. We will discus the importance of tone, light, shading styles and the various techniques that can be used to bring the image to life.

2 Source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

Grab your pencil and shading tools, because it's time to have some fun!

This is Part 2 of "Shading the Back of a Model Sitting." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female model sitting down. We will discus the importance of tone, light, shading styles and the various techniques that can be used to bring the image to life.

2 Source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

We will be exploring the importance of contrast while shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female figure laying down. Understanding different parts of the body and how they can be viewed as a landscape are concepts addressed in this exercise.  We will also discus the importance of tone, light, shading styles and the various techniques that can be used to create a dynamic image.

2 Source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

Get ready to shade, blend and render this drawing into a beautiful work of art. Time to have some fun!

This is Part 2 of "Blending & Shading The Torso of a Female Figure Laying Down." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female model sitting down. We will discus the importance of tone, light, shading styles and the various techniques that can be used to bring the image to life.

2 Source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

This is Part 3 of "Blending & Shading The Torso of a Female Figure Laying Down." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female model sitting down. We will discus the importance of tone, light, shading styles and the various techniques that can be used to bring the image to life.

2 Source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female face. We will also address the techniques that can be used to successfully create the illusion of hair and texture. Understanding how to use shading tools, such as the blending stump and tissue paper, will be explored during the exercise. Creating highlights and shadows to portray smooth skin will also be part of the exercise.

2 Source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

Grab your pencil and shading tools, because it's time to have some fun!

This is Part 2 of "Rendering and Shading a Face." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female face. We will also address the techniques that can be used to successfully create the illusion of hair and texture. Understanding how to use shading tools, such as the blending stump and tissue paper, will be explored during the exercise. Creating highlights and shadows to portray smooth skin will also be part of the exercise.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

This is Part 3 of "Rendering and Shading a Face." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

In this exercise, we will be shading, blending and rendering the drawing of a female face. We will also address the techniques that can be used to successfully create the illusion of hair and texture. Understanding how to use shading tools, such as the blending stump and tissue paper, will be explored during the exercise. Creating highlights and shadows to portray smooth skin will also be part of the exercise.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

This exercise explores the importance of shadows and how they play an important role in communicating the shape of a body. We will address the shading techniques that are best for low tone conditions and will also discuss the decision making process of applying details to the drawing to build up the image. We will also discover how contrast created from shadows and light can result in a very compelling image.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

This is Part 2 of "Shading and Rendering a Female Figure Stretching." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

This exercise explores the importance of shadows and how they play an important role in communicating the shape of a body. We will address the shading techniques that are best for low tone conditions and will also discuss the decision making process of applying details to the drawing to build up the image. We will also discover how contrast created from shadows and light can result in a very compelling image.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

This is Part 3 of "Shading and Rendering a Female Figure Stretching." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

This exercise explores the importance of shadows and how they play an important role in communicating the shape of a body. We will address the shading techniques that are best for low tone conditions and will also discuss the decision making process of applying details to the drawing to build up the image. We will also discover how contrast created from shadows and light can result in a very compelling image.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

In this exercise we will be exploring how to create the illusion of long flowing hair with the shading, blending and rendering techniques we discussed earlier in the course. The exercise also encourages the artist to troubleshoot through the freehand process of developing hair strands within the image. We will be exploring the importance of light while shading, blending and rendering the model's face as well.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.

Grab your pencil and shading tools again, because it's time to have more fun!

This is Part 2 of "Shading, Blending and Rendering Hair and the Back of a Female Figure." We will continue to finish the exercise and bring the image to life.

In this exercise we will be exploring how to create the illusion of long flowing hair with the shading, blending and rendering techniques we discussed earlier in the course. The exercise also encourages the artist to troubleshoot through the freehand process of developing hair strands within the image. We will be exploring the importance of light while shading, blending and rendering the model's face as well.

The following 2 source materials are attached to this lecture:

• A source image to draw from. We will be referring to it together during the exercise.

• A Downloadable image of a line drawing to print out if you prefer to strictly focus on shading.