Control the effect of light, volume, and depth so that you not only suggest space, but also the focus in your paintings and drawings. By concentrating on light and shade in these exercises, you'll later rely on your experience when you work in all media, from monotone sketching to color painting. Start by working with a black-and-white graphite stick on a scene of a barn. You'll be amazed at the different marks that are possible. Different pressures...