In this workshop you’ll learn how to draw a fully shaded and rendered sphere step by step. You’ll begin with an introduction to the fundamentals of drawing including basic materials, how to hold the pencil, and how to draw basic shapes like circles and ovals. Next you’ll learn how to create the illusion of light and shadow using value. Finally, you’ll learn how to draw a lit and shaded sphere.

The sphere is a fundamental volume that is the foundation for countless other objects. Understanding how to draw and shade the sphere is an essential skill for every artist to learn.

In this workshop, you will learn:

What drawing materials to use, and how to hold your pencil to achieve light sketching lines
How to draw accurate free-hand circles and ovals
How to combine circles and ovals to create the illusion of volume in volumetric spheres
How to create shading value transitions with various types of markings
How to create a 5-step value-scale
How to a draw a fully rendered sphere using dramatic light and shadow

Drawing Essentials: The Sphere

with Brent Eviston