Lessons On Shading

It takes the proper infusion of light and shade to accurately represent an objects solidity and character. With this timehonored guide artists will easily develop a keener more educated eye for introducing shadow light gradation and reflection to drawings. This insightful study begins with fascinating artistic experiments and exercises moving on to illuminating advice on how to deepen volume evoke sunlight and create mood. Various shapes such as pyramids cones spheres and vases each necessitate different shading techniques and are all expertly described in a wonderfully instructive tone and eightyseven skillful illustrations. Thorough guidance on materials and how they should be manipulated to achieve specific effects is also included in this concise and enlightening resource for artists of all levels.