Drawing Shadows: Free Tutorial
Download my free mini tutorial and learn how to create cast shadows step by step using simple crosshatching techniques.
Using a leaf as an example, you’ll learn how to:
✏️ Build a shadow from its base shape
📐 Use guides to control your lines
🔄 Layer crosshatching at different angles
🌑 Create a smooth gradient with ink
A quick, practical lesson you can easily follow along with, and see results right away!
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WHY SHOULD YOU GET THIS MINI-TUTORIAL?
If your shading feels flat or confusing, this mini-tutorial will show you a simple step-by-step way to build depth using crosshatching.
Learn how to structure your shading process from outline to layered strokes using a practical exercise based on a simple ivy leaf.
No theory overload. Just a clear method you can follow and repeat to improve your drawings.
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GET INSTANT ACCESSHello,
I’m Ioana Pioaru, an artist specialising in detailed ink drawings of architecture, landscape, and botanical subjects.
Through my work, I’ve developed a clear and structured approach to drawing that allows complex subjects to become both manageable and deeply rewarding to capture.
In this course, I’ll show you how careful observation and simple tools can lead to rich, detailed work. I’ll guide you step by step through my process, from planning and reference creation to line work and refinement, so you can build confidence and create drawings with precision and enjoyment.
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