There are many ways to shade. Different techniques of shading will give images various appearances.

	This technique is known as crosshatching. Generally it is formed from a series of intersecting lines. To go from light and dark, start with lines that are spread out, with less intersecting lines and slowly overlap with more sets of lines when getting dark. This technique is very common, generally because it is clean and simple. See Video Demonstration.
	This technique is for gesture drawings. It basically consists of scribbled lines, which is rarely used in formal drawings. It's quick, and thus it is highly recommended for quick sketches.
	This is the circular technique. The pattern is made by moving your pencil in a circular motion. The image to the left shows the quicker version of this technique with larger loops. Variation in intensity is determined by pressure and size of the loops. Loose circles is also recommended for quick sketches. See Video Demonstration
	This is another form of the circular technique. The loops made are very tightly woven, giving it an all-over smooth look. This technique is great for doing the skin and clothing, but it does take more time. See Video Demonstration
	This texture was achieved through blending. We've basically put on a layer of pencil that varied in tone, and take our finger and rubbed it until it was smooth. This technique is great for drawings smooth surfaces, especially the skin, and is perfect for those who are less patient.

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