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The X Principles of Sharp Point Shading

The X Principles of Sharp Point Shading

— Thomas Hoppe
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I. Never Work in your Own Shadow.
II. Protect your Paper from Damage.
III. Keep your Pencil Sharp at All Times.
IV. Shade in Forward Progression.
V. Graze with a Delicate Touch...

The Split of the Structure: An Analysis

The Split of the Structure: An Analysis

— Thomas Hoppe
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Susan’s body is caught between opposing angles—hexagonal and pentagonal—that symbolize the Manor’s tension between rigidity and freedom. The painting is both a portrait and a puzzle: her posture encodes the very struggle she must transcend.

 

Beyond Basics: Advanced Drawing with Blackwing

Beyond Basics: Advanced Drawing with Blackwing

— Thomas Hoppe
Tagged: blackwing Drawing graphite Mastery pencil pencil on paper technique

Learning to draw like everyone else is not a very complex matter. You can use any pencil you want. If you want to learn my technique, you need to use Blackwing pencils. They are higher quality than other brands and they have properties which make them more suitable for shading with a sharp point.