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Shading

Verb / ˈʃeɪdɪŋ / Another word for shading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the use of light and dark colors in art to create the illusion of depth and texture

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Common collocations

  • subtle shading
  • color shading
  • light shading
  • gradual shading
  • shading effect
  • shading technique
  • pencil shading
  • artistic shading

Word family

noun shading
verb shade
adjective shaded
adverb shadedly

Usage note

Shading can refer to the act of creating shadows or to the subtle variations in color or tone. In art, it's a technique to create depth and form. Be mindful of context to distinguish between literal darkness and nuanced differences.

Example sentences

  1. The shading on the drawing made it look three-dimensional.
  2. She used shading to make the mountains in her painting look more realistic.
  3. The shading technique he used on his tattoo made it look like it was popping off his skin.
  4. The artist used different shades of blue for the shading on the ocean waves.
  5. The shading on the portrait made it look like the subject was coming to life.

Quotes

  • 'The secret of life is in art.' - Oscar Wilde
  • 'Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.' - Edgar Degas
  • 'Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.' - Thomas Merton

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