Mastering Sketching Techniques: Oblique, Isometric, and Shading Tips
Sketching
With the Grain
Oblique sketching
45 degrees
Oblique sketching is a simple method of
sketching which gives a 3D effect. To draw
a cube for example there are only three
line directions you will need “
vertical
,
horizontal
and lines at
45
°
When starting it is best to practice
on grid paper as shown and then
progress onto sketching paper as
your ability grows
EXAMPLE
Step 1
Start by drawing the
front view of your
shape. Make sure all
your line are
parallel
where necessary
Step 2
Now project lines at
45
° from all your
corners except the
bottom left corner.
these lines should all
be equal in length.
Step 3
The final stage is to
close out the shape.
The back lines will
be identical to the
front lines
Identical
With the Grain
Isometric sketching
Isometric sketching is a more complex method of sketching
which also gives a 3D effect. To draw a cube for example
there are only three line directions you will need “
vertical
,
30°
to the left and
30°
to the right. When these lines are put
together you will have what's known as a “crow’s foot”
Crow’s Foot
When starting it is best to practice on grid paper as
shown and then progress onto sketching paper as
your ability grows
EXAMPLE
Step 1
Create a crow’s foot which
usually represents the
bottom of your object. Draw
a vertical line and two
30°
lines as shown.
Step 2
Using the crow’s foot as a guide
now draw one surface of the
object remembering to keep
lines parallel and at the correct
angle and length.
Step 3
Now project lines at
30
° from all
your corners. These lines should
all be equal in length and
direction
Step 4
The final stage is to close out the
shape. The back lines will be
identical to the front lines
Identical
With the Grain
Hatching
When you start to shade your drawing begin
by hatching your drawing . You will notice that
there are small gaps where the pencil didn’t
shade.
Blending
To remove these gaps you now use your index
finger to rub over the hatching. This will blend
in your shading and give a
Shading
Shading
is a technique used when sketching to represent light
and shade by varying the colour and intensity. This helps create
an impression of depth and shape in otherwise flat work
.
Above is a scale with 9 squares
increasing in darkness from 1 to 9.
Using these scales helps us to apply
shading of different tones when
appropriate
With the Grain
Learn how to create 3D effects in your sketches using oblique and isometric sketching methods, along with shading techniques to add depth and dimension. Master the art of drawing cubes and other shapes with step-by-step instructions and visual examples. Enhance your sketching skills with tips on hatching, blending, and creating different tones for a realistic look.
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Sketching With the Grain
Oblique sketching EXAMPLE Oblique sketching is a simple method of sketching which gives a 3D effect. To draw a cube for example there are only three line directions you will need vertical, horizontal and lines at 45 Step 1 Start by drawing the front view of your shape. Make sure all your line are parallel where necessary Step 2 Now project lines at 45 from all your corners except the bottom left corner. these lines should all be equal in length. When starting it is best to practice on grid paper as shown and then progress onto sketching paper as your ability grows Identical Step 3 The final stage is to close out the shape. The back lines will be identical to the front lines With the Grain
Isometric sketching EXAMPLE Step 1 Create a crow s foot which usually represents the bottom of your object. Draw a vertical line and two 30 lines as shown. Isometric sketching is a more complex method of sketching which also gives a 3D effect. To draw a cube for example there are only three line directions you will need vertical, 30 to the left and 30 to the right. When these lines are put together you will have what's known as a crow s foot Crow s Foot Step 2 Using the crow s foot as a guide now draw one surface of the object remembering to keep lines parallel and at the correct angle and length. Step 3 Now project lines at 30 from all your corners. These lines should all be equal in length and direction Identical Step 4 The final stage is to close out the shape. The back lines will be identical to the front lines When starting it is best to practice on grid paper as shown and then progress onto sketching paper as your ability grows With the Grain
Shading Shading is a technique used when sketching to represent light and shade by varying the colour and intensity. This helps create an impression of depth and shape in otherwise flat work. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Above is a scale with 9 squares increasing in darkness from 1 to 9. Using these scales helps us to apply shading of different tones when appropriate Step 1 Hatched Hatching When you start to shade your drawing begin by hatching your drawing . You will notice that there are small gaps where the pencil didn t shade. Step 2 Blending To remove these gaps you now use your index finger to rub over the hatching. This will blend in your shading and give a Blended With the Grain
