values in a pencil drawing | drawing f'15

When setting up the composition, start lightly, using both the tip and the side of the pencil. Then go back, and darken where needed. Constantly comparing values maintains the unity of the drawing. The following examples show some steps in the process. 

The beginning of Michelle's drawing, shows her gentle touch,
with some dramatic perspective.

Sana is able to keep the background shoe
in the background, by only darkening the reclining shoe.
The values on the rope still need to be developed,
and the front of the shoe could be wider.

Beatriz is able to get the texture of the black velvet shoe,
 by changing over to a 6B pencil. 

Beatriz will finish by giving the egg more dimension, 

and bringing less attention to the outline 

of the jumprope's handle.