How to Draw and Shade a Cube

Easy way to figure out how much shading goes onto each surface of a cube.
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[@siastheyoutuber6893]

“Now it looks like your cube is actually sitting there.” Me:*Looks down* my cube looks like it got ran over......

[@hyoudouissei4466]

😂🤣

[@raylandalton4555]

Instablaster...

[@akitatrips]

The shadow of my cube looks like it took some drugs before showing up to work 😬

[@enigmatrece]

Great. I'm getting my first tutorial classes from you & I am getting so much useful information. Most easy way to learn, wonderful as you elaborate on techniques and visualizing the light direction, thank you... I have been drawing by pure instinct and love of art. Thank you Wei, most grateful.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+enigma trece =). Thanks. I love art to so I'm just showing you what I've learned over the years.

[@forge5100]

enigma trece Z

[@trollge-m6z]

@@ArtofWeiHo hey

[@kimtaehung1258]

As a fashion designing student our first basic assignment is to to draw 3D perspective shapes and this is so much helpfull THANK YOU SO MUCHH . I will surely pass😁😁😁

[@ArtofWeiHo]

You're very welcome!

[@tinktwiceman]

Best video ever. Thank you sharing the angle information with us. most will tell you how to shade a cube, but not why certain sides are brighter than others. Thankk youu so much!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+tinktwiceman Yeah, just think of angle that the light hits any surface, that should give you an idea of how bright it'll be.

[@arrunaahathyala2191]

can we apply it to all objects or just for.cube, .pl advise

[@sadhvikas5170]

This just gets way more fun when you know hot it works. You literally explained it better in 10 minutes, than my arts teacher in 5 hours. "Just use common sense" she said. Then she proceeded to show random and weird looking stuff without explanation. You just explaned it. We will write an exam on this tomorrow and you just saved my butt. Thanks.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

That's funny. Thanks. I'm glad it helps=)

[@jimmychadwick8126]

I appreciate your effort very much. I think your explanations are lucid and exact. I especially like two characteristics of the video: 1. no music; 2. actual time, not speeded-up time. Watching the video was very much like having a tutor show the lesson. Thank you.

[@Unseeable_web]

This guy has a talent for art

[@justsomedude890]

Yeah, he should become an artist or something

[@angeloraytablazon1875]

No, He loves arts

[@jeonwon7993]

Angelo Tablazon r/woooshh

[@12les]

Thank you so much for this video (the whole series infact). I have learnt so much and the way you explain the lighting and shadow effect is super helpful. Thank you!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad it's useful.

[@uberelch]

Thank you so much Wei! I've been going through tons of books and tutorials for beginners but you're by far the most exhaustive yet fun and pedagogic tutor I've found. Finally learning to draw is inspiring again! =)

[@thegingerunicorn178]

You are the best teacher I have found on KZbin. Thank you for freely sharing your knowledge as any true artist should be doing. Knowledge is power. Teaching your knowledge to others continues the knowledge.

[@emo._.mushroom.1916]

thank you, I'm applying for an art school and your tutorials help a whole lot

[@ArtofWeiHo]

That's awesome!

[@dripwithdai9637]

THE BEST TEACHER ON KZbin , I LEARN SO MUCH WITHIN 3 MINTUEs

[@tammypayne2751]

Thank you so much for this video ! I am really enjoying trying to understand how light hits surfaces and you have really helped me !!!

[@subscriberNoVideoevermade]

Took 19 minutes to work it out but was completely worth it :)

[@youtuber-qw1sd]

Gonna try it wish me luck!

[@nicktauro1839]

I learned more in this video than my drawing 1 college class.

[@rich3419]

Excellent. Thanks for the tips on drawing straight lines and finding the shadow.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

You're always welcomed Rich.

[@Dontbeweakvato]

+art of wei .... awesome video. yours are best anywhere on the internet!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Dontbeweakvato =). Thanks for your kind words.

[@DestinedOne-y8m]

Your video is just awesome. I always have problems working with lights and shadings on my drawings. Tks Wei!!! Keep up the good works!!!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+rrOCKKING1 Thanks, more coming.

[@lisamaier9984]

Great tutorial. I feel like after 9 videos I am FINALLY getting the shading of the cast shadow :)

[@georgecurtis9831]

I learned a lot from this video! Thank you!😊

[@mikep426]

I am just learning how to draw and I think he does a great job explaining and teaching..

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Mike P Thanks Mike.

[@tinktwiceman]

Awesome video!! Thank youu Wei! You considered my request and did a great job :) You're an awesome teacher!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+tinktwiceman Thanks for all your comments=).

[@InfernoXID]

I always had trouble with putting shades on my drawing, but i feel that your advice may come in handy in getting a grasp on mastering how to shade.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Xavier Martinez Good luck Xavier.

[@rishiyogil.n.7222]

Simply Superb Explanation, Thanks

[@rupjyoti6267]

Love from India

[@shyngysbayankul5436]

the best teacher who really explained shading and light thing very well! Thank you!

[@michaelg4074]

For me it's the opposite. The more I move my whole hand while I'm trying to draw a line, the more I screw it up. The better I keep my hand still when I'm making a line, the better it turns out for me

[@JackGmustdie]

It takes practice that's all! for longer lines drawing from the shoulder is infinitely better :)

[@TheGamingSmashers]

@@JackGmustdie right

[@rohitanimestudios902]

Thanks for making this video sir 👍✨

[@AnalogueAbsynth]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Incredible Oyster Thanks Qyster=).

[@axataris]

This video teach me more than 10 years of learning art

[@creativeartworld935]

I love your art work sir

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bonnieschen]

that was great! thank you

[@31896eneri]

You videos are more effective at teaching me how to draw than an art book and course that cost me some money to pay. thanks bro

[@kitsunesan7972]

Thank you so much, been trying to find a patient teacher. Your voice and techniques make this seem manageable cant wait try them out, feeling super artistic again.

[@goatsimulator5285]

I can't even draw the cube

[@miso984]

me too so hard

[@Deshivibesincanada]

love u and ur art....

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Moon Hussain Thanks Moon=).

[@Deshivibesincanada]

+Art of Wei u mostttt welcome....

[@amexjam55]

Interesting. I didn't know there was so much involved in creating shading and cast shadows.

[@elvijss.8732]

ok even i had't heard of shadow obstructing reflected light, thanks

[@chongojemma-nk3kj]

Thank you for the information

[@regineslinesandstrokes3923]

I LOVE YOUR VOICE.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

People say I put them to sleep=).

[@anjali-ish]

He makes this look so easy

[@cd2773]

wow. amazing

[@youtuber-qw1sd]

Thanks for showing how the light goes on the cube 😁👌🏻

[@ranadilshad1458]

Excellent experience 🎉

[@joycema5610]

Just cannot be better!

[@JasmineArts]

Just amazing and helpful too

[@elenavoronova5068]

very helpful! thanks!

[@jazminselene183]

Thank you for the wonderful art class 😊

[@berritoto10]

Wow you teach us really good technique

[@dacaimat.dannelle00]

This was really helpful Sir. Wei thank you!

[@cholomar100]

I like you videos please don't stop making them :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Keylor Arriola Thanks for your support Keylor.

[@k3vyn_a]

whalesoul he stopped

[@earnestineperkins7043]

Ok, thanks you for the information on shading..

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+earnestine perkins Thanks for watching perkins.

[@aruamanrob66]

these vedios r soo easy to understand and simple. love ur channel

[@vazap8662]

Fantastic tips there mate! Love the bounce light accounting for the ground shadow..

[@wenhuyu2930]

How do you draw the cube so well I tried to draw the cube and it took me about 5 to 10 times XD

[@icedtealover3765]

wenhu Yu you just gotta keep trying and one day you’ll be able to do it

[@Ian-qh7le]

He used his whole arm I havent tried that yet so... let's give it a try

[@alaaranga2765]

practice makes perfect, i think

[@Basheeee]

i’m confused so if the angle is bigger that’s going to be the darkest part?

[@songofstorms3534]

Essentially. The planes that are parallel to the light source receive no light, while planes that are perpendicular (90 degree angle) receive the most light. At least, this is my understanding of the rule.

[@toequantumspace]

Came late to the party. Very valuable content. Thanks!

[@ahmedbinmohi9953]

Thanks sir ❤❤

[@castle9981]

Very helpful. I feel like you left out 2 points in the construction of the shadow around 10:30 ish. The left side of the front face. That being said it looks close enough.

[@treiiezi]

good tutorial, thanks!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+treiiezi Thanks treiiezi

[@M.E.A.Recovery.Artist.writer]

By the way that tenque is awesome for the shadow

[@NethuAlpha]

Thanx this vedio was very helpful for me

[@pentachronic]

Great video and very useful info. However there's one question I can't find the answer to. Where the faces meet everyone draws a line. However in real life there is no line. How does one figure out the transition at the edge ? Should you just have clean values to start out with and gradually shade to the precise edge or is there a line where the light transitions. All my attempts seem to give a soft look.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

It's all about seeing the values. Use your light lines just for reference only, then shade from there. You shouldn't see your lines after you've finished shading. If you can still see the lines, that means it's too dark, obviously.

[@pentachronic]

@@ArtofWeiHo Thanks.

[@NOVAsteamed]

Woooow the arm tip thank you.

[@nagracewang334]

I'm in love with you!

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Thanks Grace!

[@sammalone9517]

Good comment

[@indiarticon]

Lot to Learn. But hey, it is FUN....

[@rupeshwarreddy1500]

Sir i liked ur drawings and idea Plz say that how to practice shadings send the links for eg

[@chareelzhang6749]

wow!!thank you so much !!this is wonderful skill!

[@tomtran5911]

hello ? First, thanks for the video sir but i have a question to make, when i tried to shade the cube, i didn't look as smooth as yours, instead it looked kinda dirty and the cube didn''t seem to come out in 3d. Please help SOS

[@ArtofWeiHo]

It's mostly your hand control. The more you draw, the more hand control you'll get. It takes time.

[@KingChrif]

thanks a lot for your videos

[@h4nood.]

do we need a certain type of shading pencil?

[@III3555]

Thanks, Wei, very useful video, but I am just wondering why the larger angle will reflect less light, I know this is a bit more like a physics question.

[@milenabragatti1086]

you are a great teacher!! thank you for sharing :D

[@sadaann17]

Nice video and information!

[@MrXpiderking1]

learned alot.thank you.this was helpful.is it possible for you to do a lesson with shadows on curves?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+guerrero luis Just got a video on cylinders. Please check that one out. Thanks.

[@MAYONNAISEMOOSE]

question: why do some cubes have the highlights on the edges? is the shape's edges less defined in order to get that highlight effect? or do all cubes show highlight edges?

[@ArtofWeiHo]

Unless it's perfectly sharp, then there wouldn't be a high, but since most objects are not perfectly sharp on the end, you're basically seeing the rounded corner. Small as it is, it'll catch some highlights.

[@MAYONNAISEMOOSE]

@@ArtofWeiHo thanks! Yeah i figured as such.

[@icedtealover3765]

Thx this really helped😊

[@thebulletkin8393]

When you do quite precise shading like this, do you always have construction lines?

[@Infeci]

Good grief. Was that your tummy growling earlier? Any-who, in three months I've come a long way in my capability because of you. I couldn't draw a convincing stick figure not too long ago. I can convincingly get across the human form on paper,now. Thank you.

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Anxiolytic Haha, no, it's the wire from the microphone. I must have kept scrapping it with my body against the table. Yeah, sorry about that. I'll fix that next time around. I'm glad you've found my videos to be helpful. Just trying to share what I know.

[@anansagung8321]

nice videos dude very understandable n informative

[@souravray7448]

thank you soo much

[@otroblogdemarcelo]

Excellent!!! Cheers from Argentina

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Marcelo Ferrarotti Awesome. Great to hear from people all over the world.

[@ellathorogood808]

you're the best

[@coottius1830]

Cool video man! :)

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Providence Has Come Thanks PHC=)

[@rashikachouhan3259]

great work

[@M.E.A.Recovery.Artist.writer]

I'm sorry what I was asking is there a similar formula for cylinder shapes

[@ArtofWeiHo]

+Mary Nestoros Mary, have you seen my other videos?

[@user-hongkongnews]

Hi，I have a hard time to draw shadow. When I draw light line to find "region of shadow." The line from different vertex doesn't come together. And also when I draw shaw of faces of cube, it is not vivid

[@SaheekasaheekaSahee]

❤

[@shawcphet]

The add had the same exact music as the rest of the video 😂 tripped me out

[@DJHazzr]

I seem to be the only one confused so i must be missing something but judging from where the light source is coming from, why is the top of the cube fairly dark when surely with the light source in that position, light wouldn't be prevented from hitting the top of the cube at all? hopefully someone can explain because i'm really confused

[@ArtofWeiHo]

The light source it not directly on top, it's almost at a 45 degree angle to the top plane.

[@Omarcomics911]

What is the difference between tonal value and contrast

[@anastasiiamichel7614]

thank you, thank you so so so much ))

[@kholoodbahumdain7329]

.beautiful work ! can you tell me what coal colors used in your painting type because I wanted to buy some coal colors. thanks

[@M.E.A.Recovery.Artist.writer]

How do I get that shadow on other things that aren't shaped like a cube???

[@jay_islove85]

Awesomeness

[@adeelazahid]

Great!

[@فهودقيمز111]

Wonderful 😍👌

[@M1122-w4k]

+Art of Wei Awesome video ^-^

[@ariannashears4282]

cool

[@razansaleh4941]

💚

[@MilanMilan0000]

+Razan Saleh wha