Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn a straightforward, step-by-step shading process using a sphere as the example. It's a simple shape, but the same ideas apply whether you're drawing a cup, a hand, or a full portrait.
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Check out Dorian Iten’s lesson on Lambert’s Cosine Law - proko.com/443
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Draw the Linear Layin
01:13 - Map Out the Form Shadow
02:09 - Map Out the Cast Shadow
03:21 - Separate Light and Shadow
04:17 - Refine the Core Shadow and Reflected Light
08:08 - Model the Halftones
10:14 - Design the Highlight
12:20 - Deepen the Occlusion Shadow
13:44 - Fade the Penumbra
15:01 - Make Final Adjustments
15:20 - Outro
Drawing Basics Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHMNwxuVk0IcGRtPGHi4vN9&si=Jb_yJ7aaNkfv9sD7
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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko, Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Script - Stan Prokopenko
Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com)
Editing - Hongju Lim (https://hongjulim.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh/)
Models - Grafit Studios (proko.com/grafit)
Publishing - Alex Otis, John Birchall
Music by Epidemic Sound
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Learn a straightforward, step-by-step shading process using a sphere as the example. It's a simple shape, but the same ideas apply whether you're drawing a cup, a hand, or a full portrait.
Want more? We cover the major fundamentals for drawing in the premium course - proko.com/drawing
Check out Dorian Iten’s lesson on Lambert’s Cosine Law - proko.com/443
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Draw the Linear Layin
01:13 - Map Out the Form Shadow
02:09 - Map Out the Cast Shadow
03:21 - Separate Light and Shadow
04:17 - Refine the Core Shadow and Reflected Light
08:08 - Model the Halftones
10:14 - Design the Highlight
12:20 - Deepen the Occlusion Shadow
13:44 - Fade the Penumbra
15:01 - Make Final Adjustments
15:20 - Outro
Drawing Basics Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHMNwxuVk0IcGRtPGHi4vN9&si=Jb_yJ7aaNkfv9sD7
#drawing #shading #value
Subscribe to Proko: bit.ly/SubProko
Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL!
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WATCH MORE PROKO:
Latest Uploads: youtube.com/watch?v=-Pu1uGh1-Y4&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHH0YGMCXa4uWsHVwTDkDcpN
Figure Drawing: youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHGuMuprDarMz_Y9Fbw_d2ws
Art of Caricature: youtube.com/watch?v=FOURPIkpPXk&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHEkeRGn6aFRct0kq4oDwwTa
Popular Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=1EPNYWeEf1U&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHR_SKsGtufNd8uo2L7_vTQ
ABOUT PROKO:
Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko, Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Script - Stan Prokopenko
Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com)
Editing - Hongju Lim (https://hongjulim.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh/)
Models - Grafit Studios (proko.com/grafit)
Publishing - Alex Otis, John Birchall
Music by Epidemic Sound
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
