How to Shade Basic Forms - Pencil Tutorial

Learn how to add shading with a pencil to basic forms in this fundamental drawing tutorial. For more on this lesson, visit thevirtualinstructor.com/shape...
Shading is the process of adding to value to a drawing. When we get the values right, the illusion of form and light are communicated in the drawing. By learning how to draw basic forms, we can be more successful when drawing more complex subjects. This exercise is completed on bristol paper, but any drawing paper will result in similar results.

[@cia_a008]

Anyone else just watching this for art class. I have an art assignment due tomorrow and I'm now drawing my shapes for the assignment 😭😭 wish me luckk

[@anaray980]

Good luck

[@satyanarayanacheruku3254]

Same here

[@burnqn]

i have it due today-

[@emmawong6083]

Same here

[@reyaksha3524]

All the best

[@shotgunpaintbrush8731]

"WhOs HeRe BeCaUsE oF aRt ClAsS" "WhOs HeRe FoR hOmEwOrK"

[@user-np4bh5of9z]

Lol everyone is saying that

[@jynxjacob]

me lol

[@myrnelbagalay2192]

Me

[@michael0450]

Me😭🤬

[@KennethC_]

me

[@erikszn]

Who watching this cause of their art class lmfao

[@dat_rocky6886]

Me!

[@noodlebowlproductions5834]

Yup

[@ariolagranola3515]

lmao same

[@Rick-qg9ju]

Actually I’m watching this cuz our art teachers are just science teachers that got stuck there and don’t wanna be there so I’m just learning on my own. Ironic!

[@Thatguy82719]

Me!

[@cnvrgnt]

I wanted to learn to draw for so long and never thought to look to KZbin until recently, which has been a massive help. I love the internet. Thanks for the great tutorials!

[@carson8074]

Everyone is here for their art class but I am here to actually learn how to shade better :( Wish me luck boys, I am learning drawing.

[@fannyeklof2234]

Same. I van draw shapes but I’m bad at shading my shapes lol. Ur comment is from a month ago, have you improved?

[@carson8074]

@@fannyeklof2234 Hi, yes I can my improvement slightly after one month, I’m learning to draw human face now 😆

[@tperm4072]

Same

[@VaishaliThulkar]

​@@carson8074 well if you want to learn face then ill recommend doing a simple person not very detailed at first to be able to naturally know how to draw it without it looking out of place then u can worry bout the details. I recommend kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6qagpqko72ilcU its in a different language so out subtitles on but it explains it very well in my opinion

[@Raymond-fv1gg]

damn this was a year ago

[@ericavallier2946]

I so appreciate this video! I've been teaching art for 15 years. Every time I teach shading it's with these 5 forms. Watching your video is much better than students having to watch me try to quickly yet accurately do this!

[@williamraghunanan2791]

@Street Knife ikr

[@williamraghunanan2791]

she probably like 80years now bruh

[@williamraghunanan2791]

nobody cares

[@dripgoku4308]

@@williamraghunanan2791 people care stupid if people don’t why would they click on this video huh

[@williamraghunanan2791]

@@dripgoku4308 because their teacher send it for them dummy

[@wavyheadthorpe5826]

Who’s watching during virtual art class on a still life drawing procrastinating ❓

[@amberlockridge4982]

DUDE TOTALLY.

[@kirayuux6574]

me i cant even drawn the other electives were full :(

[@ekxpo]

Facts why am I watching something so old.

[@wavyheadthorpe5826]

Fyi I still can’t draw

[@luvxpicklesplayz2650]

me lol

[@Mr.NeonEdits-4256-]

Ah yes I may be the only person here learning shading because I want to draw for fun.

[@potat-o5279]

nope I'm here for the same reason

[@user-nn7xx7cv4k]

Same here

[@mrchristian8782]

im here to learn too, for realistic drawing

[@Azakadune]

I just wanna draw stuff. I can’t imagine being in art school, sounds like 2 steps from hell.

[@pranithmahanti7208]

I'm here for fun too

[@user-yv3jk6pp1m]

I m china I m very poor familiy I come here youtube learn draw because I have a draem become a painter

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at least you have internet, a family and a dream

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china doesnt have yt

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R u sure? wolf?

[@JacksonSu558wolf]

yeah im sure who are u weirdo

[@JacksonSu558wolf]

but u should subsribe to the riddlez tho

[@koiwai6858]

Anyone watching in bed like "I'll do it later"

[@roxiefraire7142]

Tenketzu I always do that then forget

[@malaya-ducky8536]

Yup as always

[@liubell3187]

I do

[@eugh8129]

mE

[@FlyerGamerWN]

Yes me

[@emmalawrence115]

my teachers don't even teach, they make me watch this and answer questions

[@Valentino016]

tip that helps When your using a pencil, make sure to move your lines further apart away from eachother when its lights and the lines closer and darker when the shadows are dark.

[@joannamaylopio6709]

Thank you,It helped me for my online class! Now i can shade this for my square,since our teacher wants to make us do this shades! ☺

[@arianevillaseran4082]

I'm in a drawing class and for our first classwork we are dealing with shapes. This video helps me too better shade and draw my basic shapes.

[@kayleigh7442]

trying to do this with a number two pencil on printer paper bc i have an art assignment and i just moved... pray for me😀

[@patch1i_0x9]

Same

[@jessicachey11]

I’m just trying to learn how to draw but I know shapes are a start 👌🏻 this is so detailed and awesome

[@kavitakunder4637]

Great tutorial. Not only is the content good, but I also appreciate your video editing.

[@alejandrobarnett4195]

...

[@foox2881]

almost everyone who came here was by their art class me: *My D&T teacher sent me here.* 😂

[@ajj.6969]

FoxGodz same but it was set by my art even tho it’s for my DT lol

[@siyalisharma3572]

Me too my drawing teacher send the link of this video in my class group

[@luvxpicklesplayz2650]

lol

[@lourhaouifatimazahra3602]

No I'm still 13

[@__sparkbug]

I watched this video for my epp class...

[@thebiblesnooper3067]

Thank you, very helpful! I shared it with my drawing club.

[@user-vy3or7wk2r]

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[@johnmcginn3994]

Pov: You hate art but are sitting here watching it in lockdown 2021

[@geniayamorris8483]

Same

[@skeamy437]

I agree

[@Gabriela-vi4gu]

Ughhh yesss😫.

[@demarconotsus8761]

You are so righy

[@danielsieunarine6755]

Same

[@burned_bxcon2424]

Because of this video my friends are thinking that my drawing is a masterpiece ❤️❤️❤️ thanks 😊😊😊

[@azuremelanimelover4life301]

You helped me so much with this video. Thanks a bundle!

[@JakeRicleand]

Very helpful, thank you! ❤️

[@fandbwelch3768]

Most of my doodles in school were various shapes that I shaded in. Of course it became more complicated groups of shapes and lines, but it really formed a basis for my art later in life.

[@KingBananvr]

I can’t draw a circle

[@slygamer136]

this was pretty helpful, thx

[@adlox2t]

damn, thank you for helping with my homework, random dude from 7 years ago

[@b_jain7467]

I don't no how to do shading but when I see this video I eventually know how to shade awesome!!!! Everyone should see this video

[@inkoksikate]

Total beginner and I am missing a lot of information here. Where exactly did you assume your light source to be? A mark on the paper would help to visualise that. How do you determine (construct) where the "core shadow", "midtone" and "hightlight" areas should be placed? Where does that "reflective hightlight"come from and would it still be there if the object was not placed on a white surface? If this is not targeted for beginners then never mind - otherwise it would be great if you could add that info.

[@raspy__]

It's a shading techniques video, you shouldn't expect it to also teach about light

[@reflexon5760]

There is no accurate areas to be placed Where midtone highlight are to be placed

[@mohammadabudhaim8400]

Late reply but to help you out (if you still need help) finding and understanding the different tones of shadow is very tricky. To be able to understand and master it, you must draw from real life. Ik it can be very intimidating to draw from real life but its really the best route to become a decent artist. These kind of videos usually lack information and basic techniques, and for beginners its very easy to be demotivated because they don’t understand whats happening and end up memorizing things. for example the way he drew the cast shadow is very unclear but the good thing is, cast shadows are very easy to understand and can be learned pretty quickly. Sometimes understanding the simple physics and concepts on why and where shadows and values exist help you draw more accurately. And with drawing from life practice, you’ll be able to improve your visual library and eventually draw from imagination without being limited to one light source direction like this video showed I hope this helped, Good luck 😁

[@soupscreech]

I am here because of my art teacher, they know how to draw and could probably teach us. Yet they treat us like 5 year olds, making us trace snowman and decorate them with pieces of paper. So because of them I am learning from YoUtUbE

[@lizcharles8475]

Thank you. You're a very good tutor.

[@luckyparihar7549]

It was my still life comp. And it helped me very much Thank you

[@xphroudyti4552]

thanks it's very useful for those who want to understand the basic

[@jimmypuentes671]

Ratu Kila Jimmy albiro

[@foox2881]

Him: draws a nice circle. me: *attempts to draw a circle but draws an oval instead.*

[@LuffyDatMonkey]

ikr

[@siyalisharma3572]

Correct

[@wongijen9167]

The pain

[@emeraldzelectro1377]

Well.Here is an easy way to draw a circle.The video's about drawing Earth. But just wait at the start to know how to make one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGjbp2B8f9alo6c

[@kyura5039]

exactly

[@elisabethzhou2930]

Thanks! Very helpful!

[@K.Sproductionscinimatcs]

Love the video! Keep up the good work!

[@penelope5379]

would love to see these tutorials done with basic art materials (scholastic pencils and pens) because most beginners watching this don’t have the fancy stuff lol

[@fannyeklof2234]

Though you can absolutely do this with regular stuff. I followed along the video with printer paper and a pen stolen from ikea and it turned out basically the same as in the video

[@cyberharsh1411]

He : makes 5 shapes in 9 min ( shading shapes) Me : can't make first shape :/ I suck at sketching 😶 😂🤣😆

[@Nin3_TaiLs]

Same bro

[@cyberharsh1411]

@@Nin3_TaiLs oh, found a person like me.😂

[@juveniletuber5018]

this helped me a lot with my school homework thanks

[@emmaspl4net]

Amazing tutorial!

[@seanshippey9246]

I'm currently in study hall trying to look productive. lol

[@angel-gg8mw]

Honestly same, im trying to look like im working at home but im really just doodling. I dont think my mum knows yet

[@Kimchi_9811]

Lol same.

[@paopaothemaocow]

do ppl still think ur productive?

[@gamerweed6949]

@@paopaothemaocow XD

[@shylitoe3251]

instead of yall asking who here because of art yall need to drop them answers lmao no kizzy

[@HarrycaneArtsandCraftsOfficial]

This is awesome 👏 so impressive 3D art. This is very nice sharing 🥰🤩.

[@robloxanddoingbrawlstarsan2700]

Thank you for this video I need to draw 3D shapes and you helped me a lot thanks

[@lauryneverly]

If you don't want the shading to be so grainy-looking, try using your finger to blend out the graphite. It gives the shading a nice, soft look to it.

[@Harmony_theWindFairy616]

me

[@suttonmorgan5060]

The only problem with that is that the oils from your skin will leave marks that darken over time... like when you wipe your hands on a napkin after eating french fries. I would recommend using smudging tools such as tortillons.

[@tiaclark440]

No I’m watching for design class

[@marshmallowmountains4636]

Nice, sharing this with my friend who doesn't know how to shade at all.

[@SM-zr1jc]

This is so useful!

[@balzinyojawz4326]

Looks easy I can follow the steps My rock hard pencil: NOT AGAIN

[@luckyparihar7549]

You are the first one to do shade without smudging

[@danztubehd447]

so glad he explained what a shape is. didnt know what it was

[@Nik0_07]

Thank you , now I'm practicing with my draw because my art class 🤜🤛💪

[@user-xf7jk3oy6j]

This is amazing and beautiful

[@chandrakantdalvi4228]

Can you just recommend the pencil sizes like 2b, 4b etc.. And is it that you are using a more darker pencil when you have to give it a deep tone

[@zobaydarahman5152]

Yes

[@user-di6tr1je3w]

Cool! 😎😎😎 It looks very beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️ Looks nice

[@eintroll8792]

Thank you grand master

[@coolov8627]

who is watching this bc of their art class during quarantine in 2021 XD

[@bookwormie]

2:40. (Btw this is a reminder for me)

[@aymaanahamed2781]

Tomorrow I have art exam thats why I want this video thank you very much sir for make this video this will very helpful for everyone hope others also like this video

[@PolynHoare]

Thank you for tutorial how to shade basic forms.

[@letienbac5160]

that's great! I love video ^^

[@eunsunjeon3265]

yea its so helpful totaly

[@galoisdirac6802]

Eunsun Jeon

[@sagethemage7]

THEE ONLY, VIDEO YOU NEED TO WATCH FOR BASICS 👌

[@bruna978]

This is a life saver 💛✨️

[@rushbullet892]

I subscribe to this channel Because of my art teacher put this vid on the over head

[@caerus7879]

beautiful:)

[@TheRiddleDungeon]

Loved it!

[@PriyankaJain-wf8yh]

Beautiful wonderful nice amazing

[@nahidabobby3136]

me seeing everyone here because of their art class also me same

[@faz_uddin]

I know This is weird but I'm not here for art class I'm actually here for D&T Class!

[@user-jk8uw6ty5y]

Great lesson to keep in mind then have as referrence whenever needed.

[@ihaveabadcaseofdiarrhea1117]

My friends when they see my drawings after going back to the art class : I BET YOU NEEDED TO WATCH A VIDEO TO DRAW THIS

[@TheKarstrasse]

Kindly add episodes so we know which is the base level from where we start to which advanced at what level. Great work though.

[@NgocNguyen-zq3nx]

I have a question for anyone who has practiced shading for a while: how long does it take to shade one basic form in A3 scale? For example a cube. Thank you so much

[@lesserafimlover69]

it takes 5 years😄😄😄🥳🥳🥳

[@fandbwelch3768]

It would only take me a few minutes after years of practice. It becomes intuitive.

[@nwongprayoon]

very good instructor speaking so clearly explanation you are one of the greatest for foreign students ,I think so

[@cmonaco577]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@new-buniess]

help, this is my art hw 😭

[@Goldensphinx]

Art is really getting in the way of my class schedule but I have to take it so I can get a credit to graduate. 😐 it’s so annoying

[@rameshmanickavel]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It is quite easy to follow, practice and understand the concept behind it.

[@dezsy_yy]

as a student who would normally draw manga-themed art i would like to give all the teachers who recommended this to all the other teachers around the globe a big GG 🙁💪🏻

[@melaniesbiggestbaby4773]

I'm in art class right now and how my teacher shades is boring so I'm watching this video

[@cqrrupted9331]

Janay gonzalez sammmeee

[@janzoo6505]

Lol

[@Bataling]

This is what i am doing as well. LOL

[@theblackoutexplorer2658]

Doing that now

[@Anu-do3sh]

Hifi dude

[@scertquestionpaper7337]

this is simple and very easy to draw if someone says like this ,i wont agree

[@conradsmith9332]

This is basic..

[@mamatamalik6342]

Thank it help in drawing homework

[@suharafiq8897]

Hi how do you get the shape of those shadows so accurately?? Would help me if you could give me a tip Thank you:)

[@theinsane5125]

Pencil : hey paper staying in quarantine? Paper :yes staying in quarantine and learning how to fold my self. Pencil :Nooooo! What do I do? Paper : pencil, you burn in hell Pencil : why?? Because it's the first time when some crap pencil is not dirtying my beautiful white body. Pencil :WTF

[@dianahasni9241]

Im watching it right now because i have art test for tomorrow interview and im gonna die now.

[@Harmony_theWindFairy616]

thank you I needed this for my test :)

[@Kreeper_kat]

Very good explanation. So helpful

[@geinyamaya4199]

I'm watching this 6 years later and it's really helpful. P.S- I'm starting art next year and this is going to help me alot

[@jitulkakati3850]

You are from future I see 5 years

[@geinyamaya4199]

@@jitulkakati3850 😂

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@@jitulkakati3850 Yes it did happen

[@chellybelle04]

Who else is watching this as their homework?

[@stargillen7531]

I am

[@kaelss9692]

Me😣

[@billkourakos1589]

same lol

[@Eatblackballs]

Me

[@woogahmm1404]

me! :D

[@enthusiastning8229]

What paper did you use?

[@meghabharadwaj8302]

Which pencil you are using plzz tell me...

[@margaridamariadghaidiferre771]

wonderfull!

[@MurrayAtv]

You are poop

[@victorantov3119]

Our Arts teacher showed us this video

[@rayyankazia8855]

My arts teacher showed us porn

[@PGman]

The fact that i can do this using a normal pencil is actually impressive

[@madhusk7744]

Hi can you guide me which pencils are used for shading

[@shulanzhang4617]

nice

[@annalynabalayan9053]

Hi! What pencil are you using? Thank you!

[@ShiklahWilson]

he was using graphite pencils. they are easy to find at local craft stores or at bigger ones like michaels or hobby lobby etc. they normally come in packs of six or more and explain on the back what the ranges of hard to soft led are in the pencils. there are plenty of other videos on yt that go further into detail about how to use them as well.

[@bhartimehendiratta4781]

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[@KhanhKhuu1]

after doing the value, i usually blend it in to make it more realistic

[@andrealefterova2983]

i love youtube u can get all those knowledge for free

[@Minimint-ce8rl]

do you use 3b or 4b pencil to shade???

[@milkz04]

it dont matter what pencil you use its just how hard you shade