Refined shading techniques with graphite pencil

Sadie Valeri demonstrates how to shade even tones without texture.
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[@ybe7011]

Wow this is exactly what I have been trying to figure out. I couldn't understand how they got the shading so smooth on the Bargue plates. Thank you.

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Glad to help! I teach these techniques online with very affordable pre-recorded courses: sadievaleriatelier.net/all-courses/

[@lilith8098]

YESSS SAME!!!!

[@alexanderwortham7249]

This is one of the best how-to drawing videos I've ever seen and it has so few views! Weird.

[@DedicatedSpartan]

I changed my search settings to find videos like these. Change relevance to upload date.

[@adnanalam2006]

True this is how I used to create amazing hyperrealisme

[@isaaccruz4691]

7 years later still an awesome video

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Thank you! I have added a lot more instruction to my program since then, you can see all the courses here: sadievaleriatelier.net/all-courses/

[@tiktokloe]

I came here thinking it would be like all other "pencil shading techniques" videos, but damn it, this has so much information than any other video. thanks

[@psychicespeon8315]

I have been waiting for this from like 6 months now, you're a true goddess.

[@julie7592]

Thanks for making this video! I really admire delicate shading, but I have been having a hard time finding "how-to" videos on the subject.

[@JamesParisi_Art]

@Sadie Valeri i’m very excited about your videos and your channel. You are a Great artist!

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Thank you!

[@winklerdraws]

Thank you so much for this video, VERY helpful.

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Glad it was helpful!

[@David-tn8ij]

This is exactly what I needed thank you

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Glad you found it useful!

[@bbulliard]

very nice video

[@teporeliot]

Love your teaching. Thank you. I'm a newbie and I'm going to attempt to shade a sphere. How long should it take me? I have no clue and would benefit from a reasonable expectation. Thanks.

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

@@teporeliot If it's about 2.5 inches in diameter, it should take about 6 hours to complete accurately. You probably won't be able to do it that slow your first time, just go as slow as you can!

[@teporeliot]

Thank you very much.

[@Pinguiny13]

pls make more videos!

[@yobased2872]

What was that you were using to sand the pencil with? I want one!

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

My materials list has everything I use here: www.sadievaleriatelier.com/materials-lists

[@carlograssi1]

Nice video I learned a Lot! Just 1 things I don’t agree. The shade between terminator and highlight should not be regular and soft because of how light impact planes. It should instead be short near the terminator and super soft for the longest part until the highlight. It will instead be super soft in the shadow side (from the terminator until the end of the reflected light

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Did you mean to make this comment on my sphere video? Because I don't talk about the terminator in this video.

[@nicolastockar]

Thank you for sharing!

[@felichiebiancalaroya2721]

I love your channel so muxh!

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Thank you very much!

[@Zager-recap]

Thank you.

[@divinedia]

Beautiful

[@gardeniainbloom812]

im very new to this but wouldn't this process result in repetitive strain injury and projects taking forever?

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Slow, historic training methods result in masterful skill development, but it does take commitment. As for repetitive injury, we train our students to position the easel to avoid unnatural movements, so repetitive strain is not a complaint I've heard from my students in the decade I've been teaching this method.

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Love this, however, working the 2H (?) for the darkest value is not what I would have done for tight black areas, I lay down a general rough (but smooth and accurate layer of 2B or 4B and then define with the "H's"... reason is that once you put down a layer of "H", you cannot darken the value through the hardness of the lead, it will just fall off or get mirror like, and that is kinda bad for reproduction.

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

You are absolutely correct! But it's useful for beginners to see how much value range they can achieve from only using H and 2H pencils, which is what I am demonstrating here for my beginner students. Anyone interested in learning the most advanced graphite shading techniques, starting from any level, is invited to join my online atelier here www.sadievaleriatelier.com/

[@Fdmoz_]

could you share the worksheet?

[@papatoushrew]

How do you eliminate or lessen graphite shine when you render?

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Graphite shading is always somewhat reflective, but if you press too hard the shine is increased.

[@bridgetrobson615]

Can I use a swordfish sharpener?

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Thanks for your question! This is how I sharpen my pencil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roSpc5Rqa9J_fbM

[@neecywatson8250]

How do you get that long point on the pencil???

[@todayipaint4667]

Sharpening with a craft knife or a single blade..

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

Here is my video demo of how to sharpen a pencil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6KWdHmvnZxgp68

[@renzo6490]

Do you mean macro level or MICRO level?

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

The smallest one :)

[@renzo6490]

@@SadieValeriAtelier OK...Micro

[@adnanalam2006]

This is how hyperrealism drawings are made

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

I think this is likely pretty messy shading compared to true hyper-realist pencil work :)

[@madwez]

why go with H or even less? That seems to me to be a torment. look how slow the process is. I think it even damages the sheet of paper. I mean, wanting a darker tone with H seems to me like lost time. but i love your channel anyways was just a footnote :)

[@snausagesmcgee3963]

It can be useful since the harder graphite can gently smooth out the paper's tooth, meaning that when you apply softer graphite it will have a softer appearance due to the paper having less texture showing. You are right that it can damage the paper easily so you need to be really careful

[@SadieValeriAtelier]

If you get the results you desire from working quickly and with soft pencils, no need to do it any other way. But if you want to learn more about these drawing techniques, please feel free to join my Online Atelier: www.sadievaleriatelier.com/online-lessons

[@thedocshlaett5960]

I’ve started with 2h, even h and it’s come out so smooth. Making it darker isn’t difficult either. If you have the time and patience, then it’s really no problem.