Directional shading

by Sandra Busby
(East Sussex, England)

A Simple Pepper

Having absorbed some recent constructive criticism on two of the other drawings I sent in - the 'Charcoal' and 'My first still life' - It inspired me to try the technique of 'directional' shading.

Shading is not something I have considered myself particularly good at, so the comments Joe, and Anonymous made inspired me to work harder on that.

This is my first try at this so I chose a simple pepper to begin with, and I was really pleased with the result.

I found it quite hard, but it really helped me face my fear of shading! I can see it is far from perfect and I do need to practice, but it is another step towards improvement.

So, thank you for helping me realise ways for me to improve!

**Note from Kerry:

Hi Sandra! You have shown a lot of patience with this drawing. Truly, this is the only way to improve and I think you are doing a wonderful job. Especially since you have only been drawing for a short time.

It takes a lot of courage to put your drawings up for the world to see and I admire you for heeding the critiques offered to you. Keep going!