Animal Eyes (Pen Shading)

For this assignment you will be practicing drawing and shading with pen.

There are 4 main pen shading techniques:

Stippling: Dots. The more dots you make, the darker it looks.

Hatching: Lines that all go in the same direction. The more likes you make, the darker it looks.

Cross-hatching: Lines that go in two or more directions. The more lines and directions you draw in, the darker it looks.

Scumbling: circular scribbling. The more scribbles you make, the darker it looks.

 

 

For your artwork, find a photograph of an animal’s eye. Its easiest if your photo is in black and white, so you can focus on the darks and lights.

 

Start by drawing your chosen photo with pencil.

Think about where the white highlights are and where the black shadows.

   

 

 

Next, use the pen techniques to shade in any areas that are not white.

Cross-hatching is great for filling in very dark areas.

Hatching is good for fur – pay attention to which direction it’s going in your photo!

Scumbling is good for rough, uneven, or bumpy areas.

Stippling can be good for smaller bumps or spots.

 

Tip: Use a small paper for this assignment - 4" x 6" or smaller. Pen shading takes a long time, especially if you are trying your best.

Success Criteria:

1. A drawing of an animal's eye and the area immediately around it

2. Use at least one pen technique to add texture and shading

3. Match the values (lights and darks) of your original picture

Review Book Success Criteria:

• Draw and shade an object of your choice using only pen
• Use at least one pen shading technique (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, or scumbling)