Perspective Drawing Shading Techniques

Perspective drawing, a technique for representing three-dimensional
objects on a flat surface, can seem challenging at first, especially in judging the
size and distance of objects. To master this skill, visualizing 3D space is essential.
Here are some tips and steps for beginners:
Tips:
1. Practice Regularly: Aim for at least 20 hours of practice for each type of
perspective.
2. Provide Visual Clues: Help viewers understand the spatial relationship
between objects.
3. Start Simple: Begin by drawing boulders of various sizes and positions on
paper.
Steps for Perspective Drawing:
1. Sketch basic shapes like squares.

2. Establish the horizon/LOTE, “level of the eye”, parallel to the horizontal lines of
your preferred shape
3. Place a single Vanishing Point (for linear perspective), 2 VP (for two-point
perspective)
4. Draw orthogonal lines (lines that converge at the vanishing point).
5. Thicken/intensify the final lines of your drawing
6. Arase the guidelines/extra lines for refinement.
7. Begin shading, starting with light values, progressing to middle, and then dark
values for depth and realism.
Different Shading Techniques

Here are seven different shading techniques that you can use in your drawings and
sketches.
When using all of these techniques, it's important to keep in mind that:
* even though lines do not have to be super perfect, you do have to take your time
and think
about what your doing.
* It's essential to keep a sense of consistency in terms of the marks you create
throughout your
piece and to stay mindful of how your mark-making is going to affect its outcome.
* Keep line thickness, direction, and overall size in mind throughout your drawing
process!
* What's even MORE important, is that the lines you create accentuate the form of the
object you
are drawing.
* Increase the density of your lines by placing them closer together or creating a
second (or even
third) layer overlapping the first in areas that you want to appear darker.
1. Hatching is a series of horizontal, vertical, or angled parallel lines meant to

simulate shadows in your drawing. Keep the lines spaced closer together to make
darker shadows or place them further apart to make that part of the drawing look
brighter.
a. Parallel Hatching
This can be considered the most basic of all of the shading
techniques included here. It involves creating groups or patterns of
parallel lines. These lines don't have to be completely vertical or
horizontal. They can also be slanted or follow any angle you'd like,
as long as this direction is uniform throughout the area you are
shading.
b. Cross Hatching
Cross Hatching is like taking parallel hatching to the next level.
Creating a first layer of parallel lines (in any direction) and a second
layer of lines is drawn on top in a perpendicular or nearly
perpendicular manner. This technique is probably the quickest of
all due to the fact that you are able to create darker values faster
than with the other techniques.
c. Contour Hatching
This technique involves using lines that follow the curves or lines of
the initial contour/outline drawing. When used correctly, contour
hatching enhances volume and three-dimensionality in a very
striking manner. With this method, it is important to be able to
visualize the three-dimensionality and planes of whatever it is your
drawing.
d. Tick Hatching
This method is similar to stippling but instead of making dots, you
make short lines. In darker areas, lines are placed in an overlapped
manner. Some artists don't use this method very much because they
find the texture it creates looks like hair! However, it is very useful
when using oil pastels or similar media to create Impressionist-style
art.
e. Woven Hatching
Woven Hatching leads to a very interesting outcome when done
correctly. This technique involves creating sets of short(er) parallel
lines in one direction and then placing another group of parallel line
is next to it in perpendicular or near-perpendicular directions. Cross
hatching can be later added to add density in areas that require
darker values.
2. Stippling
When stippling, tone and texture is built up by applying dots in different
densities. This technique takes time and you have to make sure that you
don't start creating lines instead of dots.
3. Scribbling
Scribbling is an excellent technique to use when drawing specific
subjects like trees or hair because it not only creates values, but also
transmits a sense of texture. In drawing trees and the like, you can use
scribbling to create the leaves of the tree and the effect of grass below it.
BASICS OF PERSPECTIVE DRAWING
Note: you may or may not copy this part. I just provided this for your own perusal.
Pencils, pencils, pencils…
Look at the base of your pencil for the number rating and a letter. B stands
for black and shows that the pencil will be soft, the higher the number, the
softer the pencil. stands for hard, which means the graphite will be harder,
again, the higher the number, the harder the graphite.
If you’re looking for a new set of graphite pencils that have quality cores
that create smooth shaded areas, the Faber Castell 9000
pencils or Caran d’Ache graphite pencils are both great options.
This is called an overhand grip. To control and tilt the pencil, use your
middle finger. This grip will enable you to use the side of the pencil core, to
create wider shaded lines.
Move your shoulder instead of your wrist, when moving the pencil back and
forth, to control the strokes better.
To create fine details, use a regular writing grip. This gives precision when
creating small sharp lines, as you use your fingers to control the pencil.
Pencil sharpness
An ultra sharp pencil is great for creating details, line work and hard edges,
but not so great for smooth shading. If your pencil is sharp, make sure to
hold it at an angle on the paper, so the tip doesn’t create hard edges. If your
pencil has softened a bit, this is perfect for shading.

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Perspective drawing, a technique for representing three-dimensional

Steps for Perspective Drawing:

1. Sketch basic shapes like squares.

Different Shading Techniques

1. Hatching is a series of horizontal, vertical, or angled parallel lines meant to

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