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Shading Exercise

Below is a value scale example. The image below is an example of using the scale for shading/tone practice. The list below describes the example.

  • Textures Used in Example Image Below
  • Row 1: smooth - pencil
  • Row 2: cross hatching - pencil
  • Row 3: contour - pencil
  • Row 4: lines - ink
  • Row 5: stippling - ink

A Printable Scale

shading scale
pdfShading Exercise
[Note: The shading exercise is related to drawing.]

In Drawing Notebook

gradated tone

Draw a long thin rectangle on a page in your drawing notebook. With a pen/ink or with a pencil, draw in the rectangle minuscule strokes shading from dark to light. Being able to replicate a gradated shade is important in all colors.

Pencil Hardness

The image below shows an example of pencil hardness from 4H through 8B.
Pencil brand used in this example: General Pencil: Kimberly

pencil hardness example

Image below: Pencils shown with sighting stick in front of scale practice

general pencil kimberly