Starting from this date forward, we will be learning how to shade with 2B drawing pencils. Each and every one of you will receive a 2B drawing pencil from me in class as well as a white eraser cap. All drawings pencils are split up into 2 categories: H and B. H pencil are very hard pencils, but when you draw with them, the lead is very light. B pencils have very soft lead and shade very dark. The higher the number of B, the darker the pencil (the darkest is 8). We will be using a 2B, which is dark, but not too dark. It is good for beginners. When I hand this to you it's yours. I will not give you another one and it's up to you to not lose it. If you do, you can drive to an art store and buy a new one yourself. You are not allowed to use the electronic sharpener for 2B pencils, since they are so soft. It's best to use a small pencil sharpener.
We will start with the basics of shading, the value scale! Value is an element of art for the spectrum of light and dark. You will receive a value scale and you will have to gradually shade it in darker and darker for each square so it looks like a gradient transition of value. The entire square has to be shaded in and there should be no white spots or overlapping. To do this, you have to take your time and shade using the side of your pencil. To shade, you start very light and slowly add pressure to get the shade you want. If you go to dark, you cannot erase and undo it, so it's best to start off light and build your darks.
This assignment is a PASS or FAIL grade. You will have to check it off with me in order to pass. You will not turn these into the turn in box. Most of you will have to do this assignment twice, so don't get upset if I tell you to redo it. This is great shading practice and you will need all you can get before we start shading objects.
Points 10
Due: Monday 28th
We will start with the basics of shading, the value scale! Value is an element of art for the spectrum of light and dark. You will receive a value scale and you will have to gradually shade it in darker and darker for each square so it looks like a gradient transition of value. The entire square has to be shaded in and there should be no white spots or overlapping. To do this, you have to take your time and shade using the side of your pencil. To shade, you start very light and slowly add pressure to get the shade you want. If you go to dark, you cannot erase and undo it, so it's best to start off light and build your darks.
This assignment is a PASS or FAIL grade. You will have to check it off with me in order to pass. You will not turn these into the turn in box. Most of you will have to do this assignment twice, so don't get upset if I tell you to redo it. This is great shading practice and you will need all you can get before we start shading objects.
Points 10
Due: Monday 28th