Shading Quiz

The shading technique described as rubbing a pencil over a sheet of paper. Artists may also use special paper sticks to smooth over the value.

• Cross-Hatching

• Hatching

• Blending

• Stippling

The shading technique that uses parallel lines to create changes in value.

• Cross-Hatching

• Hatching

• Blending

• Stippling

The shading technique that uses intersecting lines to create changes in value.

• Cross-Hatching

• Hatching

• Blending

• Stippling

The shading technique that uses dots or points to create changes in value.

• Cross-Hatching

• Hatching

• Blending

• Stippling

What is the brightest or whitest part of a drawing called? It's the part that has the most direct/strong light.

• Highlight

• Cast Shadow

• Core Shadow

• Midtones

What is the darkest part of a drawing called? It's the part that gets the least light. It's usually in the "middle" of the shaded area.

• Highlight

• Cast Shadow

• Core Shadow

• Midtones

What type of shadow is placed on surfaces that are on the opposite side of an object's light source?

• Highlight

• Cast Shadow

• Core Shadow

• Midtones

What type of shadows are the most common and usually cover the largest areas?

• Highlight

• Cast Shadow

• Core Shadow

• Midtones