Introduction- 00:00
Exercise #1: Value/Tone Strips- 2:45
Exercise #2: Gradients- 12:37
Exercise #3: Dark to Light to Dark- 22:41
Exercise #4: Triangle Gradients- 26:57
Exercise #5: Square Gradients- 31:37
Exercise #6: Sphere on Gradient- 37:03

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In this video, I'm sharing my favorite 6 exercises for beginners looking to improve their pencil control and their shading in general. ✏️

I've organized the exercises included here from easiest to hardest. I'd highly recommend working through them in this order, especially if you're just getting started.

It's important to note that, the fine motor skills developed through this kind of exercise will be extremely helpful whether you're into graphite drawing, colored pencils, or even watercolor pencils.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial! 💙


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