How can I use this resource?

This resource is a great way to learn how to create realistic effects of light and shadow with a pencil. You can draw amazing pictures that create spatial illusions and challenge your perception. You can also use this resource to create overblown versions of reality with hyper-realistic shading. The worksheets are suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to represent the interplay of light and shadow with a pencil, as well as for kids to improve their observation and spatial sense skills.

What does this resource contain?

This resource contains 12 worksheets for drawing pictures with hyper-realistic shading. Each template has a simple line drawing of a hollow, pit, hole, recess, stairwell, etc. that creates an optical illusion. You can shade the line drawing with a pencil to achieve a hyper-realistic effect. The resource also includes 12 instructions and tips for drawing your pictures with hyper-realistic shading.

What is hyper-realistic shading?

Hyper-realistic shading is a technique that uses pencil shading to create optical effects with precise abstract shapes and tonal gradations. Hyper-realistic shading attempts to produce an overblown version of reality that questions or contradicts the original motif. Hyper-realistic shading can create the impression of movement, flickering, and other optical effects in the viewer's vision. Hyper-realistic shading is a form of op-art, a style of visual art that explores the phenomena of perception. Hyper-realistic shading requires careful observation and spatial sense to get the right tonal values and depth in the motif.