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How to Shade with PENCIL for BEGINNERS

11,725,972 views October 27, 2018 13:29

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In brief

This beginner-friendly tutorial breaks down the core techniques for shading with pencil, focusing on pressure control, smooth blending, and understanding light. RapidFireArt guides you through hands-on practice to build confidence in creating realistic pencil portraits.

Questions & answers

What pencil grades should I use for shading?

The creator uses Derwent Graphic Pencils but doesn’t specify grades in this video.

Do I need special tools beyond pencils and paper?

A smudge-resistant glove and kneadable eraser are recommended for smoother shading.

Description from the creator

To shade realistic pencil portraits, here are 3 things you'll need to learn. There are more, but I'll cover them in future videos.

More info about the pencils I use and what the different grades mean: rapidfireart.com/2016/07/19/how-to-shade-the-ul…

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⏰ SKIP TO TIMESTAMP ⏰
Intro: 0:00
Pressure control: 0:40
How to shade smoothly: 2:32
Understanding light: 3:25
Shade with me: 7:25
Practice Shading: 12:07
Artwork you guys sent me: 13:00
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RapidFireArt published this 13:29 video tutorial on October 27, 2018. It has been watched 11,725,972 times on YouTube.

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October 27, 2018
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