Tonal drawing and shading

Use hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and blending to model light and shadow on three-dimensional forms.

⏱ 19 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can describe hatching, cross-hatching, stippling and blending
✔I can identify the highlight, mid-tone, core shadow, reflected light and cast shadow on a form
✔I can choose a shading technique and pencil to suit the effect I want

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
↕️Put in order — Use the up and down arrows to sort the steps.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9AVA8D01