January 2003
Beginner
32 pages
3h 15m
English
Shading Techniques
Shading enables you to transform mere lines and shapes in your drawing into three-dimensional objects. As you read through this book, note how the words shape and form are used. Shape refers to the actual outline of an object, while form refers to its three-dimensional appearance. See the examples below.

This is an oval shape.

This has a three-dimensional, ball-like form.

As you shade, follow the angle of the object’s surface, ...
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