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Illusion of Depth with Layers

5/10/2022

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Layers + Holes
Learning Objectives:
  • Control Pressure While Shading
  • Value Gradation
  • Shading Techniques (Hatching, Cross Hatching, Blending)
  • Manipulate Value To Achieve An Illusion Of Depth

Assignment:
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Create a 4+ layer abstract design with an illusion of depth by applying different values.

Think of a stack of 4 sheets of paper with large cutouts.
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Each sheet (layer) creates its own drop shadow, each layer is slightly darker in value as you go from the top to the bottom.  

Quick Guide 
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Lightly outline 1st layer cutouts shapes.
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Shade inside your 2nd layer cutout shapes for drop-shadow effect
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Lightly outline the 4th layer cutouts (layer is slightly darker than layer 3)
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Shade inside the cutout shapes for a drop-shadow effect
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Lightly outline the 3rd layer cutouts (layer is slightly darker than layer 2)
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Shade inside your 4th layer cutout shapes for drop-shadow effect
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Lightly outline 2nd layer cutouts (layer is slightly darker than the 1st)
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Shade inside your 3rd layer cutout shapes for drop-shadow effect

Step By Step Process:
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Step One:
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Layer 1

​Start with drawing 6-7 organic rounded shapes.
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Leave very little space in between the shapes.

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Step Two:
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Shade inside each shape.
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Start at the edge (incorporate the outline into the shading).

Value should be placed from dark (at the edge) to mid-value - to light - and to fade


The transition from dark to light (fading or "drop-shadow effect) - should be between 1/2" and 1".

If you shade too dark - use an eraser to lighten the area.

Please take your time!


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Step Three:

Layer 2

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Start working on the 2nd layer.
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Draw similar shapes (lightly) - breaking at the first layer's outlines. 

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Step Four:

Apply drop shadows to the 2nd layer's shapes in the same manner as you did on the first layer.
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Use a piece of paper to cover a portion of you drawing to protect it from smudging.






2nd layer's shading should extend all the way to the first layer's outlines.


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Now, that you are done adding the drop shadows, we need to make the 2nd layer appear a little further away. The only way to do it is to change its value.

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Now the 2nd layer is done and you can move on to the 3rd layer
Step Five:

Use the side of your pencil and very lightly shade the entire 2nd layer to make it appear slightly darker than the top layer.  This will make it look as if it is under the first layer. 

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Step Six:

At this point - start working with one cutout at a time - do not draw all cutout shapes for the 3rd layer - otherwise it might get too confusing...
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Layer 3 will go "behind" layers 1 and 2.

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Step Seven:
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Shade layer 3 darker than layer 2.

(Compare layers 1, 2, and 3 at this time. There should be a distinct difference in values for each). 

You can shade layer 4 at this time too.


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Step Eight:

​Draw cutout shapes on layer 4 that will reveal a dark background.
Shade in the background with a solid consistent dark value. 
Continue working with one shape at a time.

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Step Eight:

Now, that you are done - take a close look at the design.

Add more value where it is needed.

You might want to enhance the contrast of drop shadows near the cutout edges.

Clean (erase) the top layer to remove any spots and smudges.

And......   You're All Done!

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