Beginners Series: Introduction to Pencil Shading.
In this one-time art class, learners will learn skills and art techniques on how to use different values in drawing and shade smoothly and the importance of light in shading.
Poornima M
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(85)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Try to apply these techniques to all future drawings.Class Experience
In this one-time class, learners of ages 9-13 will learn how to shade with a pencil using dark and light values. During this class, I will cover the basic concept and techniques of pencil shading. Learners will learn how to hold the pencil for consistent pencil stokes. Further, they will learn the difference between darker and lighter values and how light plays an important role in shading. all these techniques enhance their drawing skills in the future.
I will demonstrate a step-by-step process of shading in real-time, while learners will follow along with me. This will help them to comprehend and apply the concept of shading in a better way. Learners will receive individual feedback and encouragement to complete their drawing. No previous experience needed, all will be taught in the class.
Please check the material supply list before class.Learning Goals
Learners will learn how to hold the pencil for consistent pencil stokes. Further, they will learn the difference between darker and lighter values and how light plays an important role in shading. all these techniques enhance their drawing skills in the future.
Other Details
Supply List
1. Sketchbook/ 2-3 Drawing papers (Extra paper for practice) 2. Pencils: HB /#2, one dark pencil 2B/4B 3. Eraser 4. Ruler 5. Q tip or soft facial tissues (Kleenex) or paintbrush for blending
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
85reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from Illinois State University
I firmly believe in one of the famous quotes of Albert Einstein: ‘Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Imagination is a vital factor of childhood, and I am here to teach them different ways to express their imagination in the form of art and design such as painting, sketching, and designing.
My name is Poornima and I have taught youth the fundamentals of drawing and sketching in all phases of my life. I am a part-time lecturer at Illinois state university, where I teach two classes – Sketching (traditional & digital) and Interior design Rendering. I teach drawing and painting to my 4-year-old son and his friends.
I completed my bachelor's degree in Architecture from Mumbai, India. I believe it helped me understand the designing process and also enhance my sketching skills. I also have 6 years of professional experience as an interior designer from India, where design and sketching were a big part of communication with clients. After moving to the USA, I earned my Master’s Degree in Interior and environmental design from Illinois State University.
I will teach classes mostly on pencil sketching; for example, portraits drawing with graphite pencil, basics of pencil shading, still life drawing in pencil, and perspective sketching, Drawing portraits in graphite pencils are my passion. Please look at my personal Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/sketchesbyPoornima) to know about my sketching experience
Finally, being an architect, I will also teach some introductory classes about architecture, interior design, and digital painting/drawing such as introduction to Autodesk Sketchbook, AutoCAD.
My approach to teaching is interactive. I will break down steps in a way that is easy for learners to learn from basic shapes and developed a more complex design or drawing.
I am so happy to be an instructor at Outschool. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and I hope to see you soon.
P.S. If you don't see any class section is fitted to your schedule but wanted to enroll in that class, please message me if possible I will schedule as per your convenience.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-9 learners per class
