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Vary the pressure on your pencil to get different degrees of tonal value. Try to add the value smoothly across the body for a shiny, wet look and avoid a rough, gritty texture. You can add a lighter value near the middle of the body for a shinier, sleeker texture. The bottom part of the swordfish usually tends to be lighter than the rest of the body, so add a light value here too.
Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. You can shade small sections of the swordfish at a time to break up the long process. It's also a good idea to use reference as you draw for a more accurate drawing. Don't forget to pause the "How to Draw a Swordfish" video after each step to draw at your own pace.
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