Art Composition: Shading and Light

Shading and light in art help make pictures look more real. Shading is when you add darker colors to show where the light doesn’t reach, like shadows. Light is where the bright colors show where the light hits. Together, they make things look 3D and give depth to the picture.

  • Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Brownie Art and Design badge requirements.
  • Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Junior Art and Design badge requirements.

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