Tonal Shading Practice Worksheets – 2D & 3D Shapes

Help your students master light, shadow, and tonal shading with this engaging worksheet pdf book- 11 pages.

This resource includes a wide variety of 2D and 3D forms for students to shade, from simple solids to stars and optical illusions. Each worksheet provides a reference example plus a blank outline for students to practice their tonal shading skills.
What’s Included:
Optical illusion shapes (Penrose triangle, impossible squares, interlocked polygons)
Star designs (4-point, 5-point, 6-point stars with shading guides)
3D geometric solids (sphere, cone, pyramid, cube, cylinder, etc.)
Reference + practice versions
Built-in tonal value scales on each page for shading accuracy
Skills Covered:
Understanding light source, highlight, mid-tone, and shadow
Tonal graduation and smooth shading
Shading both flat designs and 3D forms
Precision, patience, and observation
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Why Teachers Love It:**
Ready-to-print worksheets (no prep needed!)
Works well for introductory shading lessons or practice at any level