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!
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