This Friday’s drawing lesson focuses on shading. Shading gives dimension to our drawings as we model form with lighter and darker values. A convincing application of these value changes gives the impression of light and shadow. Let’s learn more about this concept by observing how light falls on a simple sphere.

« Paul Lacroix | STILL LIFE OF RED GRAPES | oil on canvas | 1868

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