How to Draw Cool Stuff: Shading Techniques for Teachers and Students

[Library Tales Publishing] Master the art of shading with Catherine V. Holmes’ comprehensive guide, perfect for artists of all levels looking to add depth and realism to their drawings. Shading is one of the easiest ways of adding depth, contrast, character, and movement to your drawings. By controlling pencil pressure and stroke, understanding light and having knowledge of blending techniques, an artist can enhance their work and offer the “wow” factor needed to produce realistic artworks. How to Draw Cool Stuff: Shading Techniques for Teachers and Students offers a series of shading tutorials that are easy to understand and simple to follow. It goes beyond the standard "step by step" instruction to offer readers an in-depth look at a variety of shading techniques and their applications. Inside this book is a series of lessons designed to teach you how to add dimension to your own drawings, how to analyze real life objects and shade, create highlights, blend tones, and prod