How Do You Shade With A Pencil?
Shading with pencil gives your drawings depth and helps create the illusion of shine and reflection. While it may take some practice, you can learn to shade with a pencil. No formal training is required. Choose a large area and shade it in without thinking about shading technique. Step back and view your work. You will likely find that your shading has a patchy look caused by starting and stopping your pencil in the same place as you draw. Pick another large area and practice shading with an irregular pattern. While shading, alter the length of your stroke frequently. One pencil stroke could be short and horizontal, while the next is long and diagonal. Avoid trying to shade small pieces of the area completely before moving on. It is best to allow white areas to show through your pencil marks until you fill the entire area. Vary your pressure on the pencil to simulate reflections or highlights. Varying the pressure, while mid-stroke, is especially effective for creating natural-looking
