Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Must-know Tips for Success 03:39
Exercise #1 (Man-made Object) 11:15
Exercise #2 (Organic Object) 25:39
👉 Reference photos can be downloaded in this (public and free!) Patreon post: patreon.com/posts/shading-with-my-121820992
This is the fifth and final episode of my Drawing for Beginners Series.
In episode one, I explained all about basic drawing supplies. youtu.be/LcVh24bibi8
In episode two, I explained why it's important to draw on a titled surface, how to hold your pencil for drawing and initial exercises. youtu.be/kSXbjjnw35M
In episode three, I teach you how to simplify subjects into basic shapes like squares, rectangles and triangles, to better recreate overall shapes and proportions freehand.
youtu.be/2DJN4SCBQkU
In episode four, I explained how to simplify subjects into basic forms like rectangular prisms, cylinders and spheres, to create solid preliminary sketches that convey three-dimensionality. youtu.be/bnuPY1k_ooE
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Recommended Resources
Why Learning To Draw Is Important For Artists youtu.be/eWud7L9Y308
My 6 Favorite Exercises to Improve Your Shading youtu.be/jKSbhbZ_-VQ
How to Choose Photos for Art-Making Purposes youtu.be/NZ5-beblcPw
Drawing/Painting Organic Objects vs. Man-Made Objects Must-Know Info + Key Tips youtu.be/PPMrrZS2aW4
► Supplies used in video:
-Strathmore Sketchbook Side Bound 9x12” amzn.to/4j7yo8Z
-Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/4fN6dZX
-Integra Steel Pocket Sharpener amzn.to/4gI6grk
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-MonoZero Eraser amzn.to/3WUJkNA
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
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#graphiteshadingtutorial #sketchingforbeginners
Introduction 00:00
Must-know Tips for Success 03:39
Exercise #1 (Man-made Object) 11:15
Exercise #2 (Organic Object) 25:39
👉 Reference photos can be downloaded in this (public and free!) Patreon post: patreon.com/posts/shading-with-my-121820992
This is the fifth and final episode of my Drawing for Beginners Series.
In episode one, I explained all about basic drawing supplies. youtu.be/LcVh24bibi8
In episode two, I explained why it's important to draw on a titled surface, how to hold your pencil for drawing and initial exercises. youtu.be/kSXbjjnw35M
In episode three, I teach you how to simplify subjects into basic shapes like squares, rectangles and triangles, to better recreate overall shapes and proportions freehand.
youtu.be/2DJN4SCBQkU
In episode four, I explained how to simplify subjects into basic forms like rectangular prisms, cylinders and spheres, to create solid preliminary sketches that convey three-dimensionality. youtu.be/bnuPY1k_ooE
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the Comments below. 💙
► Recommended Resources
Why Learning To Draw Is Important For Artists youtu.be/eWud7L9Y308
My 6 Favorite Exercises to Improve Your Shading youtu.be/jKSbhbZ_-VQ
How to Choose Photos for Art-Making Purposes youtu.be/NZ5-beblcPw
Drawing/Painting Organic Objects vs. Man-Made Objects Must-Know Info + Key Tips youtu.be/PPMrrZS2aW4
► Supplies used in video:
-Strathmore Sketchbook Side Bound 9x12” amzn.to/4j7yo8Z
-Faber-Castell 9000 Graphite Pencils Tin Box with 6 amzn.to/4fN6dZX
-Integra Steel Pocket Sharpener amzn.to/4gI6grk
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Erasers (12 pack) amzn.to/3zwpDyZ
-General’s Gum Eraser (2 pack) amzn.to/3C62NUp
-MonoZero Eraser amzn.to/3WUJkNA
► Join my Patreon community for exclusive real-time sketching and watercolor tutorials, individualized feedback from me on your work, classes on Art Fundamentals, live art practice and chat every month, and more: patreon.com/erika_lancaster_artist
► Become an art email insider to receive special messages from me and resources to help you improve your sketching and watercolor skills:
https://lancaster-e85-gmail-com.ck.page/d32ef80353
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
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