How To Shade Anything

[@jmarcguy]

I’m trying to get back into drawing after not doing it for years. Instead of just grabbing a pad & trying to draw, I’m looking to build up better fundamentals than I did years ago. This was really helpful!

[@dontmessaround-by8xi]

well yea if you learn new fundamentals your art will improve lol had me worried thinking you already knew everything haha happy accidents like the afro dude says

[@evolveyourart]

Great. Keep on practicing!

[@HillVillageDragon]

Same!

[@mahtoosacks]

Hows it going? Did you start back? I just did. Completed a pet portrait for a friend. I posted it to facebook, and i got 3 commisions! Im used to doing human portraits, but apparently now im a pet drawer lol. I love brushing up on fundamentals. No matter how good you are, can always learn something new. This guy knows his stuff!

[@zoyabennettraggamufinmusic2725]

@@mahtoosackslol pets are more kinder

[@poetryjones7946]

Excellent video. **You get right to it without subjecting us to your life story**You explain the process in a concise, easy-to-internalize manner**You don’t have loud, irritating techno-pop music playing in the background ** Thanks man. Subbed. 👍🏽

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that you’re here to learn!

[@vincentmancini6279]

I agree! Thank you for the great informative video, and, with no music. By the way you don't have to shave your hands, natural is good. You're an artist!!

[@theannarchist]

An entire foundations drawing class in one video! A whole college class didn't compare to this truly.

[@TylerDurdenoio]

I've never taken art class but in high school and this guy tells you what we need to know as novice artists, Truth always prevails

[@landijqs5844]

I saw this exact tutorial like approximately few months ago and I just cant thank you enough, I am an artist in digital for around 4-5 years (2024 will mark my 5th year) and this exact shading tutorial just altered my art COMPLETELY. Really I cant, I watched so many tutorials for so many years and this simple 40min shading guide just covering all of that I learned on previously, this tutorial is truthly lifechanging and every, EVERY artist that I will come across in future, Ill send them this if either they struggle with shading or in general need help with art. Its mind boggling how you share this knowlege for free and Im VERY thankfull for that Brent, you are a hero.

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad that you’re here to learn!

[@erikacamacho3447]

I have made a really good progress regarding proportions, shapes, outlines, but when it comes to shading I’m always lost, I’m learning how to tattoo and I know the shading is key to stand out, this is the first time I actually understood how to make a plan and how to develop it. I’m going to try it out in my own drawings. Thank you so much

[@iasked147]

Do you try these new tricks on people? 💀😀 (joking)

[@CookieIsBack024]

​@@iasked147I will, myself lmao

[@michaeljohnson1990]

Kinda weird. I felt like I was sitting next to you and you were telling ME how you do it! Calm voice, a great 5 step plan and examples of execution.

[@Odysseus_Outis]

I've watched more than 150 videos about drawing (some of which I watched more than 3 times) on KZbin and found THIS is by far the best lecture with demonstrations about the Values and how to apply them in a very organized way. Now I have acquired a very systematic knowledge of completing a drawing successfully. I really thank you for these videos explaining Shading, in series.

[@adamjohns5278]

I have had this explained to me time and time again and have never really been able to put all the pieces together. Your 5 step process makes perfect sense to me! Thank you, sir

[@Cicielle1999]

The way you explain the process is so good. I usually get easily distracted when watching videos like this. But I can't look away from the video. And it's so much easier to understand. Thanks for this

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful, have you checked out the other videos in the shading series? kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXNoYxsfd57nKMsi=sY0tXHD_Lv8lggp-

[@sydbarrett7511]

I have learnt so much more through this video than I have in years, you have no idea how much I struggled all these years with my muddy shading now I feel like anything is possible and that life is worth living. So so grateful, thank you 🌻

[@connierenner744]

So interesting

[@arup2466]

This is the best video I've seen on the internet about shading. Well done. An excellent piece of work.

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you so much

[@bewwie9067]

This is the first time I really sat down to take notes from an art video, I knew something was lacking in my comprehension of shading and light, but I couldn't put my finger on it. The process you've laid out is straightforward and filled in the blanks I had, many thanks!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that it has been useful for you. Keep on practicing!

[@aadams5864]

Brent I’m a student of your art & science classes. I’m forever indebted to your teachings!

[@evolveyourart]

I am glad to have you as a student.

[@KayEsEm]

Oh my days what the actual 🤬🤬🤬 that finished result made me want to break my desk!! AMAZING GOOD SIR THANK YOU FOR THE LESSON 🙏 infinitly grateful.

[@evolveyourart]

You’re welcome. Glad that you’re here to learn.

[@benedits5206]

No way😮 I had no idea that Brent had a KZbin channel, I love your teaching so much ever since I got your gesture drawing course it's really helping me grow my figure drawing skills

[@evolveyourart]

I'm so glad! And I’m glad you’re here to learn!

[@claudiafinelle7252]

Me either! I follow him on skillshare. This is so cool.

[@Roeen7]

Did you get all the courses? Are they worth it?? 😁

[@benedits5206]

@@Roeen7 I didn't get all of them but what I have was totally worth it

[@creativegirlinside]

For me all of his courses are worth it. I love how clear he teaches every topic and lesson. Reason why i still keep my skillshare subscription until now. In my own opinion, his art and science of drawing series are gold mine. I always go back to his courses whenever i feel lost in my drawing skills.

[@cardiofluid]

i usually never fully watch any art teaching video, but you explained everything so well and easily (english is not my first language) that i kept looking at your shading process in awe. thank you for making this video

[@evolveyourart]

You’re welcome. I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

[@kerz5383]

I will trust any artist who wears a flat cap.

[@KiiC.]

🎯 I promise 😅

[@lyndakowalke8858]

I‘m still very much a newbie, couldn’t for the life of me understand shading as it should be, until just now as you have shown and explained, so well, that I have finally comprehended it, now I just have to put it to practice. Thank you so much! You have a calm voice, have taken your time and easily explained it. A very worthy Tutorial! Very much appreciated!

[@evolveyourart]

You’re welcome. Glad that you're here to learn!

[@eleaeluanda4755]

After watching SO many videos, reels etc on shading, this video actually brought my beginner-drawings to a New Level!! Thanks!!!!

[@evolveyourart]

Wonderful. Keep on practicing!

[@tehProdigy]

This is a well structured video. Sometimes I become overwhelmed with the wealth of information about drawing that I'm not sure where to start. Thanks for providing a basic template for shading to work on and providing much direction as a free resource. I subscribed to your mailing list. I am working a tiring 9-5 and drawing is what lights a fire in me so this guidance is invaluable.

[@jamiedriscoll5411]

This was absolutely amazing. Explained perfectly, simplified, demonstrated and easy to understand. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome! Glad that you're here to learn.

[@PerfectTimingProductions585]

I’ve been very curious about this process for many years, and your outline of it finally makes it makes sense to me. Thank you.

[@evolveyourart]

You are so welcome!

[@ryandavid3612]

Gratitude for this amazing lesson. You took an amazingly complex subject and formulated a clear and concise approach that no one in any art school i attended has ever done.. thank you kindly

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the message.

[@hugosouza1993]

Those lines are marvelous

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you.

[@manthasagittarius1]

This is very good. I am taking it forward from the very basic technique I learned from TV modules by an artist called Jon Gnagy, must be over 60 years ago when I was in grade school. That understanding still holds good, but this is far more developed. I always thought I would go back to this when I finally retired from a lifetime of work, and here is all this great instruction on the internet I could never have anticipated, just waiting for me. It is a great pleasure and satisfaction to round out this interest that got lost somewhere in childhood. The kid had some little bit of talent, which is still in there, and now lots of time to play and satisfy the urge to create. Many thanks!

[@evolveyourart]

Welcome back to drawing. Keep on practicing. Glad that you're here to learn.

[@carmenalma4647]

Brent is so clear and descriptive when instructing. I'm looking forward to his new book, coming next month. Thank you, Brent, for sharing your love of art and your wonderful knowledge on the subject..

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome! Glad that you're here to learn.

[@sapianolessons]

Thank you for showing how you can move from the sphere to a next step. I've been stuck on shapes unsure of how to take that and put into other objects. I saw it, but this demonstration helped it click.

[@evolveyourart]

You're welcome. Glad that you're here to learn.

[@davidhogan621]

A fascinating and immensely helpful technique for drawing shadows. Your method helps students get right in there. So many are put off by the long structured courses that emphasise stuff like understanding light, form, and anatomy, as well as a meticulous approach to observation and rendering. All necessary stuff eventually but this allows them to dive right in and still produce good results and hopefully get addicted to art.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that you see the value! Thanks for watching.

[@vitoriavarandas9348]

This is golden content! I was struggling so much and this video made it so simple and understandable, thank you so much!

[@evolveyourart]

You're so welcome!

[@Sharp-usaal]

In your demonstration, you provided such detailed instructions, which I hadn't seen before from art teachers. Thanks~

[@evolveyourart]

You are so welcome! Glad that you are here to learn. Please check out the other videos in the shading series.

[@Tha_Pencil]

You deserve some kind of an award for this amazing shading video series. Its seriously supreme in its quality. Stand proud Sensei

[@evolveyourart]

Thanks again, I'm glad that students are connecting with the shading series.

[@caroldooley8495]

As an artist, I use various mediums but haven't done much with pencil. am anxious to try it. The instructor explains the process very well. Thanks so much!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that you found it useful.

[@翼龍]

very helpful steps to make shading understandable! thank you so much

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome!

[@OnlyForNoobs.PUBG2023]

You're a good instructor and a good artist pls keep making videos

[@marytommasulo5752]

Thankyou for taking the time to teach me...much appreciated..I've seen a bug improvement in my drawings.

[@NINA-mq2vu]

Thank you for truly making me understand the shading process!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheSmashCapital]

I understand mid time on toned paper now. Thank you, this video was extremely helpful.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OMtNI]

Best free drawing lesson on youtube, greatly appreciated... On the brown paper, have you tried using a slightly lighter brown pencil for the light and then the white only for the highlights? Might look like a brown sculpture with your shading prowess

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz3577]

4:49 step 1 5:00 6:44 9:50 center lights and highlights 12:30

[@shepherd_of_art]

I took incredible value from this video! I would love it if you did a version of the shading process but for charcoal. I can have a lot of control using pencil but I'm struggling with charcoal so much.

[@nalenilambourdiere9620]

From one teacher to another, you are a damn great teacher. The step by step approach and explanations will help me draw better, but also help me to improve as teacher. Keep posting. From the French Caribbean

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you! Glad that you’re here!

[@wekky420ranarr]

Some of those female form rendered drawings are exactly how I aspire to draw, I love this video

[@giancarlorivera8113]

Great tutorial, I really find this subject pretty boring but you made it all easy to digest and now I wanna try your technique. I thank the algorithm for leading me to your channel. I'm currently learning pen and ink drawing landscapes and architecture.

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Brent, this is an excellent instructional video. I'm an instant subscriber and have share this with another student. Thanks!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing the video. Happy to have you here to learn!

[@afafyounaki608]

Thank you so much for your great way of teaching Drowning 💐

[@Heisakeeper]

You are definitely a gifted teacher! You make even the simple understand. 😉🔥

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you! Glad that you're here to learn.

[@sharonbroadrick5341]

Thank you for the helpful information. I'm aways avoiding going past value 4... You have encouraged me.

[@evolveyourart]

You are most welcome, keep going!

[@Mono-fr5fk]

Hi Brent, thank you so much for this shading process!!! I really wish I had seen this earlier.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelmartin6040]

Best example of this method I have seen on KZbin. Thanks for the upload and inspiration.

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome!

[@nunuallen4327]

I understood all of this, nicely explained, simple with great demonstrations. Thank you.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ashnabi8375]

step 5: turn into a god

[@benawake4eva273]

😂😂😂

[@wolfraven6976]

I have ascended my siblings

[@ashnabi8375]

what...@@wolfraven6976

[@luyppi]

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[@luccaskingo]

Bye

[@blackpoppymagazine]

Been looking for this info on youtube for ages, thank u, u nailed the instruction, was super helpful! Subbed!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it helped and that you’re here to learn.

[@ranjancse26]

Great work. Your 5 steps shading process has really helped a lot. This one video alone has transformed many many lives. It's like "God" of art coming down to earth and enlightning the humans

[@evolveyourart]

Glad to hear that it has helped! Keep on practicing!

[@LiqiLong-y7s]

The best shading tutorial i have ever seen❤❤❤

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you.

[@lognill]

I'm glad I came across this video. For me, this is the best breakdown of shading. I haven't applied it to my drawings yet (I will later today), but you made me understand shading more than others I came across on KZbin.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know how applying it works for you!

[@lognill]

@evolveyourart I applied it. I think it works, but I need to work on Step 5 more.

[@enio9477]

Finally, there are western drawing tutorials that actually focus on academic art and high quality education. The western art community very much lacks academic training. Thank you!

[@quit-rt4vz]

That's cause we don't have ✨ money ✨

[@monicaparson6118]

Excellent explanation. I'm going to try your method! Thanks

[@evolveyourart]

Great! Keep on practicing!

[@bakageyama222]

Omg I have your udemy subscription and I’m starting to learn again….I can’t believe I just got recommended your KZbin channel 🤯

[@alexhope77]

Thank you. You have explained shading on a white vs toned paper, but I would love to see shading example on a white paper too! Thank you again!

[@evolveyourart]

Great suggestion! Look for a shading example on white paper in an upcoming video.

[@lukeotim6201]

This is the video i have been waiting for all my life Mr. Brent, hats down for you.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that it has been valuable for you. Keep on practicing!

[@kenleergierig5156]

Never paid mutch attention to shadows but after seen your lesson I really want to try it

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that you are here to learn. Please check out the other videos in the shading series too.

[@kenleergierig5156]

​@@evolveyourarti will, i will, thank you

[@esteryn4930]

You have amazing teaching skills. So clear, the information given is also well organised, shared with patience and details. The exercices are great to help us understand and practice. Thank you very much for these useful courses on shading.

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you for letting me know how valuable you find the videos. Keep on practicing!

[@mariongorum1684]

Thank you, thank you& thank you! I finally understand! Hopefully I will be able to apply!

[@evolveyourart]

You can do it! Keep on practicing! And check out the other shading videos in the playlist.

[@mariongorum1684]

@@evolveyourart I will! Thanks!

[@lulatschlp9424]

Awesome, thanks a lot man! Perfectly explained. Thankfully my skill is at a stage for me to get it all - all makes now a little more sense.

[@evolveyourart]

Great to hear!

[@exvicemissbumbum]

Great explanation. I really appreciate when people don’t do speed up drawing videos.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad you liked it!

[@monikathoma-rademacher2989]

Wow, that was so helpful. Very clear explanation and the proper speed and reputation. Channel subscribed!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome!

[@StygianStyle]

Excellent presentation and valuable content. Bravo.

[@danlewis7707]

Your approach reminds me quite a bit of the cartoons Michaelangelo would make before he would proceed with a painting or sculpture. Particularly the Madonna with Child and the Piéta. I love the glowing highlight and the shadowed area between the core shadow and cast shadow and the way in which they make the figure glow. I wonder if you have a tutorial on drapery? Something I have never been able to nail. 😁

[@DrawingWorkout]

Glad to see you active on KZbin again!

[@evolveyourart]

Me too!

[@jgarcin666]

thats very awesome man, drawing really is happy stuff to do

[@speckbretzel]

Thank you so much for your simple yet very effective technique.

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gayathrikurella552]

thank you soo much for this tutorial it really helped me strengthen my basics but can you please recommend some pencils for such drawings which require shading like that, it would really help students like me to have a better start. Thanks!

[@CLOUDED_YT]

Yooo this was very informative. Best shading explanation I’ve seen so far. I used to be into art but later dropped out cause of personal issues and it became really frustrating because I never really knew what to do 😂. But as the interest is back I hope I can stick to it and progress

[@evolveyourart]

Welcome back, keep on practicing!

[@notanbu69]

best tutoriall on youtube

[@danyaldonovan338]

Luxury taste kind of art sir.. Your draw have historical books smill... I can notice that easily... You the native of creative, base form of art itself, you will be the best in the world Don't stop and Good luck... ✨🌹

[@OldKingMaple]

Great video, thank you for keeping it simple :)

[@evolveyourart]

You’re welcome. Thanks for being here to learn.

[@rezadrawstudio]

Really it was a great video. A super detailed video, thank you very much.

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you. Glad that you're here to learn.

[@rezadrawstudio]

@@evolveyourart I saw your video on skillshare, you make very nice videos, thank you. Please make a detailed video on how inking works, it would be very helpful. Please

[@lfarnham6990]

How are you deciding where your light of termination is? Are you looking at the subject or a photo? Thank you

[@marcelogranda]

Amazing video. Gracias!

[@witchothewest]

Such a helpful video - many thanks for sharing this!

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome!

[@lbuxani]

Superb, step-by-step instructions 👌 🙏

[@evolveyourart]

Glad you liked it

[@jayasreenair]

Excellent instructions. Thank you so much 😊

[@evolveyourart]

You are so welcome!

[@natuvampire]

Thank you, it's a great tutorial

[@evolveyourart]

You are welcome!

[@Edward6043]

Very likeable shading

[@purplecamaleon]

This is an amazingly clear and instructive video. Many thanks for making it and publish it. ❤

[@evolveyourart]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@georgehsmyth1456]

Superb. You are a great teacher!

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you!

[@tharcisseilunga6658]

I do feel lucky to have your videos

[@evolveyourart]

Glad to have you here to learn to draw!

[@rezajamshidi8685]

Woooooooooow amazing tips. Thanks🙏❤️

[@mlodygryros]

Thanks for the tutorial man, that was very helpful!

[@evolveyourart]

Glad it helped!

[@lordherpingsworth8575]

Thank you for making such a concise guide and sharing your process for free here! If you happen to read this comment, I'd love if you could clarify any further on the placement of the reflected light vs. cast shadow under the armpit. I would have expected the reflected diffuse light from yhe ground to light up the cast shadow under the armpit if it tis lighting up the area just next to it. Undoubtedly your choice of putting a cast shadow there helps communicate the overall values in the drawing- but is this more of an occlusion shadow?

[@eafe394]

really best advice

[@evolveyourart]

Glad that it is valuable for you.

[@sessdu]

i learn drawing from you in skillshare. very good tutorial, clear guidance, thanks

[@evolveyourart]

Glad to hear that.

[@scttun]

oh i love thiss ❤❤❤I appreciate your hardwork

[@evolveyourart]

I'm glad you like it

[@JoestarEndeavor]

What an amazing art

[@evolveyourart]

Thank you.

[@softkayee1975]

this was SO helpful thank you very very very much!!!!!!!!!!🙏🏻

[@evolveyourart]

You're so welcome!

[@chollatarnwongkrut7324]

Thank bro This your video it can improve my drawing issue

[@azariah3824]

Loved how you explained the steps and different values. If I do a complex still life, would I apply these 5 steps to every object in the still life?

[@evolveyourart]

Yes!

[@kultiart]

Wow Full informative...❤❤❤

[@sebastianpachon8121]

Excelent video. Thank you so much.

[@evolveyourart]

You are welcome!

[@LanzNefarious]

Thank you so much, I've learned a lot.

[@evolveyourart]

You're welcome, keep on practicing!