Skillshare - Basics of Shading: Concepts and Practice

In this class we will learn some of the most fundamental concepts of using light and shadow to create the illusion of 3-dimensional forms. We’ll start by practicing pressure control and layering. Then, we will talk about light sources and shadows.

There will be a few exercises we’ll practice which will help us understand these concepts. We’ll pull everything together in our final class project layering shapes to get us thinking about the application of light and shadow.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Improve confidence and control with a basic drawing tool
Create gradients using varied pressure and layering
Identify light sources and types of shadows
Apply concepts of light and shadow to a final class project
You’ll be able to follow along with each segment as exercises are quick and easy. Worksheets for one exercise as well as the line art for the class project are provided. This class is perfect for beginners, especially if you find a lot of your work ends up looking flat. Plus, the concepts learned in this course are applicable to just about all forms of art, and can be recreated using just about any medium.