Drawing Tips- Building up Tones Through Cross Hatching, Shading Tutorial

Link- http://merrillk.com/index.php?part=fineart&articles_id=5315&collectio... In this video, I will demonstrate how to build tones while drawing. I will teach you about drawing pencils and when and how to use them. And I will demonstrate the drawing technique of cross hatching. But, this time I am going to do something different....You have the option to follow along! I decided to go the extra mile and provide you with a worksheet for the final segment of this video. Take a second to go to http://merrillk.com and type in "shading resource"...print it out and do your best. We have a lot to cover, so lets start off with learning about pencils.

Key Points
- Start out with a light to neutral pencil and go darker as you go on.
- Each row of hatches should be done at a slightly different angle to the previous row.
-When you cross hatch you should build your tones up slowly
- You can differentiate your tones through adding pressure to the pencil but dont dent the paper or things will get more difficult.
- To make neat hatches, use the tip that I gave you (put a piece of paper by the edge)
-A slip sheet prevents smudges

This piece took me two hours to make! Take your time

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[xLRsT]

why do always good artrists dont write with very good letters?

[kazanjianm]

@xLRsT LOL! I was checking my E-Mail when you left this comment. I got a good laugh. NOBODY can read my handwriting!!!!! Thank you for the compliment! I am honored by it! Sincerely,

Merrill :)

[slicke101]

Really appreciate your tutorials. They are super helpfull =)

[SilencedSouls]

Attitude is everything, and you have a great one. :D

[SkewLT]

Thank you so much... :)

[againstdew]

Hi. I was thinking making an time lapse/speed drawing video like that, what camera is what you're using and where is it places?

[92stoner]

@xLRsT

And if you think his handwriting it bad you should see mine! xD I always taught I was dyslectic because it is so bad.

[92stoner]

@xLRsT

Because the letters (Words) Isn't part of the art, its purely a label or signature.

[FateWulluf]

@nananaNik

All that a Prismacolor black pencil is an oily colored pencil. I'd reccoment going to your local art store and testing out their selections. Some brand nobodys ever heard of can often be the best.

[againstdew]

Hi, how do I know what pencil to use in the different dark spots?

[MunCheeeze]

Dayyumm! My teacher told me that.. that im afraid to shade.. ouch :(

[ONEZOMBIETOOFAR]

thank you soo much merriil i have had no idea what my new art teacher was talking about when she said get a nice soft pencil now thanks to you i now understand that means a dark B shade such as a 5 or 6 B again thank you and for your help you have just earned a subscriber :)