Introduction To Shading

Class Description:

Students will learn various shading techniques such as smudging, hatching/cross hatching, stippling, and cell shading, with discussions of the strengths and weaknesses of each.

What You Will Learn:

Explore Varied Techniques: Delve into popular shading methods including smudging, hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and cell shading.
Evaluate Effectiveness: Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each technique, allowing you to make informed choices about which methods best suit your artistic style.
Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical exercises to apply the techniques learned, helping you develop your skills in real time.

Supplies You'll Need:

Drawing paper
Pencils
Pens
Smudge stick
Coloring implements, such as markers or crayons

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

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Class Pass includes:

✓Lifetime Access To Class

Foxsy Membership includes:

✓Live Class Access To This Class & All Foxsy Live Classes
✓Access to full 200+ Class Library, The Watercolor Academy, & The Modern Lettering Academy
✓Project feedback from Foxsy Pros & Unlimited Support

Ratings and Reviews

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What's your experience? We'd love to know!

prpldy

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

Great class! Felt I learned a lot of helpful and useful info, even in Rob’s absence. Some techniques I like much more than others. But… happy to know and learn that there are options.

Lawanna Lawrence Bean

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

I came in the class late but will watch the replay. Lots of "doodle" ideas.

KarenJane Mcilwain

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

Cindy Scott

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

The value scale using shading techniques was helpful today.

LindaH

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

Shelby did an Awesome Job Subbing in with today's Class She covered all the Shading Bases with Great Tips on how do them

Cindy Scott

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

The value scale using shading techniques was helpful today.

LindaH

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

Shelby did an Awesome Job Subbing in with today's Class She covered all the Shading Bases with Great Tips on how do them

Lawanna Lawrence Bean

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

I came in the class late but will watch the replay. Lots of "doodle" ideas.

KarenJane Mcilwain

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

prpldy

Posted 1 year ago

Live Class Review

Great class! Felt I learned a lot of helpful and useful info, even in Rob’s absence. Some techniques I like much more than others. But… happy to know and learn that there are options.

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Introduction To Shading

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Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

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