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For pencil drawings: shade darker: press down harder on the pencil. shade lighter: don't press as hard. For painting (oil and acrylic): add the base color of the color you're working with, and/or black. (i.e. if you're working with a pink color then add in red, but be careful to not add to much.
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When you're first putting in the darkest tone, apply the most pressure with your pencil or drawing tool. As you work to lighter shades, gradually reduce the amount of pressure you apply so you're not pressing so hard against the paper. That way, your transitions between shades will be smoother and more...
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When you're first putting in the darkest tone, apply the most pressure with your pencil or drawing tool. As you work to lighter shades, gradually reduce the amount of pressure you apply so you're not pressing so hard against the paper. That way, your transitions between shades will be smoother and more consistent read less
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For pencil drawings: shade darker: press down harder on the pencil. shade lighter: don't press as hard. For painting (oil and acrylic): add the base color of the color you're working with, and/or black. (i.e. if you're working with a pink color then add in red, but be careful to not add to much.
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