Basic Shading Techniques for Facial Features PDF

**Basic Shading Techniques for Facial Features** **What is Shading?** - A technique used to depict light, shadow, and form - Adds depth and dimension to flat drawings **Examples:** - **Hatching** -- using lines - **Stippling** -- using dots to create texture and shading - **Blending...

**Basic Shading Techniques for Facial Features** **What is Shading?** - A technique used to depict light, shadow, and form - Adds depth and dimension to flat drawings **Examples:** - **Hatching** -- using lines - **Stippling** -- using dots to create texture and shading - **Blending** -- smooth transitions between light and dark using blending sticks and cotton - **Scumbling** -- scribbling - **Cross-hatching** -- using lines and then adding another layer in the opposite direction - **Smudging** -- using blending stumps **Importance of Light Source** - Highlight - Light tone - Midtone - Reflected light - Shadow - Core shadow - Cast shadow Key Facial Figures and Their Proportions - Hairline - Brow - Eye line - Nose - Mouth - Chin **Mouth** -- typically positioned about 1/3 of the way down from the nose to the chin **Upper lip** -- shadows along the top and sides to show volume **Lower lip** -- light highlights on the lip, shadow under the lower lip for depth **Eye** -- positioned about halfway down the head **Structure** -- the eye sockets, eyelids, and the sclera (white part) shading helps to create depth around **Nose** -- positioned halfway between the eyes and chin **Bridge** -- lighter shading on the nose bridge which shadows on the sides **Nostrils** -- deeper the shadows near the nostrils and between the tip **Mistakes to Avoid** **Inconsistent Light Source** -- ensure the light direction is uniform across the face **Overshading** -- don't go too dark too quickly, build layers gradually. **Ignoring Texture** -- different facial features require different shading techniques (e.g. soft shading for skin, sharper shading for hairline) What is the primary material used in a graphite pencil? Graphite Which of the following is not a common type of pencil grade? 8P What is the purpose of blending in pencil drawing? To create smooth transitions between tones Which tool is often used for blending in pencil drawing? Tortillon A pencil marked 6b is likely to produce: Dark and soft lines