Shading | 3 Tips on How to Shade!

Wondering how to shade and where to start? In this video I narrowed down three very useful shading tips that serve as a basis to shading techniques! I walk you guys through some examples and tutorials to show how my favorite essential basics when it comes to shading. These tips are great for all levels so feel free to try them out. You can also apply these tips to more complex drawings. Shading basic forms is super satisfying and are great practice whether you are a beginner or advanced. If you happen to try any of the exercises or tips I mention, tag me on instagram - I'd love to see what you guys create. If you found it helpful, be sure to leave a like, subscribe and checkout my other videos that you may find useful! These are even great to try in your sketchbook and can add to ways to fill a sketchbook as well.

I hope you guys are staying creative and keeping positive! Sending love and light your way.
-Jess

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[_Aiko.]

Hey, I have my art high school entrance exam tomorrow. I watched many videos of others drawing still life and learning the shades and tones as much as I could, even after 4 years of learning art in middle school. This art high school will pick out 16 students based on the exam, to teach them further. If I get into this high school, I will be extremely happy, and I am confident I will.. I know I can do it. I will be moving out and living with my brother in college in another city where this school is. Please guys, wish me the biggest luck on the exam, and thank you Jess and many others for helping me learn more and improving me. I promise, I will make it!

[othenia]

You've become my favourite art youtuber. I love your simplicity of explaining things. You are not only great artist but also a great teacher! Thanks! This is exactly my level of learning :)

[nidhijhawer]

This single video in itself is so informative, as a beginner it helps me a lot cause often times when I sit down to practice my shading skills I really don't know HOW to practice. This helps a lot. Thanks a ton.

[YenDraws]

Im going to try this exercise. You are so good with the control and must have been practising hours and hours.👍

[getstar_nowgeturstar]

She : practicing is extremely crucial
Me : can't we learn it in just one chance

[sumitraspov]

I swear I get better because of YouTubers like yourself

[Aegiey]

Thank you! I'm currently swatching color pencils and though I've already set up a layout I like, it was only going to be for the darkest and lightest, but this gave me the idea of how to do it to have the 8 in between for each. So awesome!

[jasminjwhite]

Yay! I get so excited when I see you have new uploads. This is actually something I am learning and it came at the perfect time. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[alejandravallejo]

How did you know I needed this??! Thank you! :))

[frumpleskilstonanimations]

Changing the distance I hold my pencil from the tip changes a lot, shading is hard for me because I always hold my pencil too close to the tip, this has been very helpful, you’ve got a like!

[faymamauag]

i just got a fascination with drawing hands but shading and knowing about highlight and shadows scare me so i'm really glad for this video!!! thank u jess! you are my favorite artist here on youtube💓

[HexesfromTexas]

Getting back into art after having five kids and I really really needed this thank you so much ❤️

[guesswho]

Never thought someone could draw a circle and it would be better than any drawing I've ever done

[finfangfoom]

This is TUSHAR AHER.
ma'am I'm your fan.
I have so much to learn from you.
Thankyou for being here.

[anamikahossain]

I just found this video on recommendation...I have seen so many art channels on utube but i think this is the only one gives so many tips and tricks...thank you for sharing these tips

[parnikavishe]

Your videos have helped me a lot! I tried your tip from one of your videos to draw objects live in which you sketched your mike. This really helped me a lot. Thank you so much Jess please keep making videos ☺️❤️

[fsbgamerz]

💙Iam From Tamil Nadu in India And ur channel was realy usefull to me and iam studying 10 std it is easily understanding to me TQ 💙

[orange-xcor]

I’ve already knew a little about shading but still ur so good now I can make my Man Eating Plant art pop out of the page ❤❤❤

[sophiezz.z]

Your so good at shading! I definitely need to improve my art skills 😰😥🥺 Thank you! 🙏 😊 ☺️

[joy_joshi]

Thanks to your videos I'll ace my exam next week!!
Wish me luck!