- Draw the outline of your photo reference.
- Once you've finished your outline, look at your photo reference to see which areas are darker and which are lighter. Remember to use the comparative gaze.
- Push and pull on your drawing to make the outline disappear into whatever area is darker. When an area is darker, add charcoal. If it's lighter, leave it white paper.
- Optional: If you want to take this exercise further, go to section B.
- Continue until you're done.
- Sign it!
Section B: If you want to challenge yourself:
- Pay attention to the difference in tonality of the tonal relationships and express these differences with the greyscale.
- Express the entire range of tonal values (white, light grey, medium grey, dark grey, black) in your piece while also pushing and pulling.
- For example, the darkening of the background on the right side of the white vase will not be as dark as the shadow of the pear.
- Continue shading your drawing until done.
- Sign it!
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