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Drawing Made Easy with Light and Shade Techniques To draw a 3D object using light and shade, you need to understand how different angles of light affect its surface. Start by looking at an everyday object like a pen or pencil, notice how the light catches the edges and creates strong shadows. This is called "chiaroscuro." The word chiaroscuro comes from Italian and means "light" and "dark." To practice drawing with light and shade, you need to study the different ways that light behaves on objects. Notice how it creates highlights, mid-tones, and shadows. For example, when light hits a curved surface like a sphere or an egg, it creates a series of rounded highlights and soft shadows. But if the surface is flat, like a sheet of paper, the light creates sharp shadows. The key to drawing with light and shade is to pay attention to how different angles of light affect the object's surface. Practice drawing from different angles, using a variety of lighting sources, and you'll soon become skilled at creating convincing 3D drawings.