The following exercises explore how to create the illusion of form by understanding the principals of light and shade. In these quick studies I have used fine black pen, permanent marker pen, 2B and 6B pencil, charcoal and chalk. The two life studies are based on paintings by John Singer Sargent.

Apple
2B & 6B pencil on A4 cartridge paper

Apple, close-up #1

Apple, close-up #2

Life figure, Sketch A (Based on an original oil painting by John Singer Sargent)
Fine liner, Permanent marker and chalk on tonal paper

Life figure, Sketch A, Close-up #1

Life figure, Sketch A, Close-up #2

Onions
Charcoal and chalk on tonal paper

Onions, close-up #1

Onions, close-up #2

Life figure, Sketch B (Based on an oil original painting by John Singer Sargent)
Charcoal and chalk on tonal paper

Life figure, Sketch B, Close-up #1

Life figure, Sketch B, Close-up #2