Drawing class: 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.

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

Video time: 35 minutes

 

 

Materials and equipment you'll need to take part:

  • Object(s) to draw
  • A book, board or table to lean on
  • Soft pencils (B – 6B)
  • Charcoal
  • Paper

Find out more at lizemtageceramics.com, instagram.com/liz_emtage_ceramics,  facebook.com/LizEmtageCeramics and facebook.com/Pelhamsfinefurnitureandceramics

Drawing a lime with shading

 

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