Practice Graduated and Continuous Shading

Continuous Shading

Practice doing gradual, continuous shading from light to dark and vice versa. Try using different pencil techniques, using parallel shading, hatching in various directions or small circles to find which works best for you. Use a single pencil, and also try using a combination of pencils. Don't use your fingers to blend tones, but use layered shading and controlled pressure to create the variation.