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An introduction to shading

Tutor: Liz Emtage, art teacher and ceramicist

Join art teacher Liz as she introduces the technique of shading in drawing. Designed for beginners, Liz’s class encourages budding artists to have a go at using soft art pencils and charcoal to create shading effects when drawing.

Preparation

Find an object or objects to draw; use a board, large book or table to lean on.

Video time

35 minutes

An introduction to shading with Liz Emtage

a close up of a hand holding a pencil and drawing
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  • Object(s) to draw
  • A book, board or table to lean on
  • Soft pencils (B – 6B)
  • Charcoal
  • Paper.