Depicting Shadows

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1. 1

   In drawing, we depict the grays of shadows
   with hatching—lines drawn more or less
   closely together that produce surfaces. They
   can range from very delicate grays to almost
   black. Hatching also enables us to convey
   textures and surface properties.

2. 2

   The second way of portraying grays is with
   a solid area of tone—using ink, for instance.

3. 3

   A combination of the two techniques is also
   possible, for example when you color a drawing
   or intensify it with a glaze.

4. 4

   The most important thing to realize is that
   what you see is light, but what you draw is
   shadow. Do not use it too sparingly.