How to shade a drawing ✏️

= Do you sometimes wish there was an Instagram filter for your drawings? Something to make them look more dimensional, like they are popping off the page? Although it's not instantaneous, there is a way to enhance your line work, and that's by shading it. Not only can [shading techniques]() add realism to drawings—making some appear three-dimensional—but they also add texture and interest to more stylized illustrations as well. While you don't have to shade your drawings (there are many artists who choose not to) it's important to familiarize with these techniques and see what they can do for you and your art. Below are some of the most practical shading approaches you can incorporate into your creative practice right now. [Pumpkin Drawing]()This drawing uses stippling on the leaf and stem, back and forth on the pumpkin, and hatching and crosshatching in the shadow. Hatching: A basic technique, hatching involves making tiny ticks on your paper. They should appear as parallel as possible to each other. Additionally, you should keep in mind that the closer you place lines to each other, the darker the drawing will appear. Cross hatching: This technique is the logical extension to hatching. However, instead of creating a series of parallel lines, your marks will intersect one another in a cross-like formation. Drawing at different angles will help you utilize this technique. [Dog Drawing](=)This drawing uses the back and forth technique to render the texture of the dog's fur. (Photo & Art: Sara Barnes | My Modern Met) Back and forth: This approach challenges you to move your drawing utensil back and forth across the paper in an even, level motion. Depending on how much pressure you apply, the darker your drawing will appear. Stippling: If time is no issue, then stippling can provide great effects. It involves making numerous dots in the area you wish to shade. Just like hatching, the closer you place the dots to each other, the darker the shading will appear. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [Artist Quotes] ​ “I draw like other people bite their nails.” —Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) = ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ - A character from your favorite TV show - A green vegetable - Your pet (or your dream pet) - Something on your wall (poster, window, clock, etc.) - A key Need more drawing ideas? Check out this [list](=). ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ A good graphite pencil is an essential part of any artist's supplies. Figuring out the best pencils to bring your sketches and designs to life can appear challenging, but much of it comes down to personal preference. Click the link below to see our picks for the best drawing pencils. ​[17 Best Drawing Pencils for Professionals and Beginners Who Love to Sketch](=)​ [Best Drawing Pencils](​[Blackwing]() | $24.95 ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- [Draw With Us Banner](=)​ Nothing captures the wilderness quite like a wolf howling at the moon. It's an iconic image that is used in novels and films alike to communicate the embrace of nature. So, if you've already mastered [how to draw a dog](=), why not venture into the forests and learn how to draw its majestic ancestor, the wolf? ​[Learn How to Draw a Wolf Howling at the Moon Step by Step]()​ [How to Draw a Wolf](=)​ ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [Famous Artists Banner](=)​ In a bid to counteract the academic art of the 19th century, a new creative movement began to take shape in Europe. Called [Art Nouveau](), it was aimed at modernizing design. It became a style that spread across many creative disciplines including architecture and applied art—but especially decorative arts. Czech artist Alphonse Mucha encapsulates the Art Nouveau movement like no other. He developed a distinct style that became known as “le style Mucha” and was internationally recognized as the “Master of the Art Nouveau poster.” ​[6 Themes That Defined Alphonse Mucha's Iconic Art Nouveau Posters]()​ [The Seasons]()"The Seasons," 1896 (Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](, Public Domain) ​ Margherita Cole Staff Writer and Illustrator = Unsubscribe from the Drawing Club by [clicking here](). Want to share this email with a friend? [Here's a signup link.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 121 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630