Proportion and shading

In our Bishop’s Stortford drawing sessions, students learn how to block in key shapes, build tonal value, and express character — all with just pencil and paper.
Learning how to draw an eye.

look at these expressive pencil eyes!
Learning the basics of pencil work.

Our students practised tonal shading on this grape & pomegranate still life, turning simple pencil lines into convincing form and shine.
Exploring tone, shade and light.

Students practised observing the subtleties of form and building up their sketches with soft layering, and blending.
Learn to draw what you see.

These drawing sessions are all about exploring tone, shape, and light.