Advanced Shading Course
This course is ideal for students who already understand basic shading and wish to advance into photo-realistic drawing. It is designed for learners who want to master materials, refine control, and handle complex subjects with depth, texture, and precision.
What You Will Learn
In this advanced course, you’ll explore materials, tools, and techniques used by professional artists to achieve realistic shading and life-like detail. You will also work on advanced subjects using structured reference methods.
Core Concepts Covered
- Understanding different types of paper & choosing the right one
- Pencil knowledge: grades, brands, and handling for best results
- Blending & shading tools — usage and control
- Selecting and editing ideal reference photos
- Protecting, storing, and preserving completed artworks
- Grid method for accuracy in realistic drawings
- Photography tips for sharing completed artwork
Art Forms Included:
- A4: Still life (graphite pencils)
- A4: Landscape using graphite powder & pencils
- A3: Portrait study
- A3: Animal drawing with graphite + charcoal
- A3: Artistic subject with white charcoal
- A4/A3: Student-choice subject — guided independent execution
How You’ll Learn
You will work on high-detail artwork through structured, guided sessions, building layer by layer to achieve realistic depth and texture. Tools and materials are demonstrated thoroughly, and you will learn how to choose references, plan your drawing, build tones gradually, and polish your final artwork. Each subject increases in complexity, giving you the confidence to handle advanced shading independently.
Course Highlights
This course helps you transition from good drawings to realistic, professional-grade artwork. You’ll master materials, develop precision, and learn the discipline required for advanced shading. With personal guidance, step-by-step correction, and deep technical understanding, you will gain the skills to create artwork that feels alive, textured, and dimensional.
Certificate awarded upon successful completion