Drawing and Shading Exercise and Final Project

In the following power point you will learn how the element of art, Value, can make your drawings look more 3 dimensional.

Value and shading power point

Let’s start by learning about and practice drawing simple shapes

Shapes Geometric and Organic worksheet

Now let’s practice drawing some geometric forms. Form is another element of art. Forms appear to have three dimensions, height, width, and depth. 

Drawing Forms Step by step

Now let’s practice some shading techniques!

Texture with Shading Worksheet

Using the techniques you have learned complete the value scales

Value Scale shading exercises

Let’s use these techniques to make our geometric forms look even more real!

If you want more practice here are some additional exercises. If your ready for the final project move on down to the bottom of the page!

Value Scale and Form Shading Worksheet

Line Drawing Techniques Worksheet and Samples

Shading Technique examples and worksheet

Final Project

Shape vs. Form

Requirements

-4-6 shapes

-All shapes 3” or larger

-Two or more should be overlapping

-One light source, cast shadows

-All should appear to be on same surface

-Use shading techniques learned in class.

Final Assessment

Value and shading assessment 6th grade