General & Miscellaneous Drawing Techniques, General & Miscellaneous Artistic Techniques

Lessons on Shading

Name: Lessons on Shading
Author: W. E. Sparkes
ISBN: 9780486454511

by W. E. Sparkes

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Overview

This time-honored guide shows artists how to introduce shadow, light, gradation, and reflection to drawings. Filled with illuminating advice on deepening volume, evoking sunlight, and creating mood, this fascinating study also relates the different shading techniques necessitated by pyramids, cones, spheres, vases, and other shapes. Features 87 expert illustrations.

Synopsis

A guide to shadow, light, and gradation in drawings. Advice includes deepening volume, evoking sunlight, creating mood, plus shading techniques for pyramids, cones, spheres, and vases. Features 87 expert illustrations.