Adding Detail to the Card

November 11, 2013 in Cards with 2 Comments

Shading the pencil sketch, pencil sketch of tractor, technique with paper stylus or smudger, paper stylus, smudger, shading in pencil sketch,

Shading tool, a paper stylus, smudges and softens shades of pencil lead.

I particularly enjoy this part of the card production.  This makes the card come alive.  Contrast and texture in the sketching add depth and authenticity to the drawing.

photo of tractor, tractor, John Deere vintage tractor, pencil sketch, pencil technique,

Notice the technique using the side of the pencil lead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To get the accuracy of the shading, the original photo is my guide.

 

 

 

 

 

Tractor pencil sketch, pencil lead, sharp pencil, detail of grill on tractor being sketched

Detail of Tractor Grill Made with Sharpened Pencil.

 

 

When all of the greater parts of the shading are done, I focus on the details.

photo credits: Deena Hall

2 Responses to “Adding Detail to the Card”

  1. Deena Hall November 16, 2013 at 7:09 am #

    it’s so fun to see the progress. looks great!

    Reply
    • grabauheritage November 16, 2013 at 8:07 am #

      Glad you like it. I have found it satisfying to do.

      Reply

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