Using watercolour, I will show you how to create this shattered sunset painting. 
The centre sun has a flat wash and the sections are created using graduated washes, wet on wet and wet on dry.

You will need the following to complete this painting. 
A5 sheet of watercolour paper 140 lbs in weight 
Masking tape
Flat board
Wax crayon (yellow or white)
Watercolours
Pencil 
Ruler and 
Brushes size 4 and 6

If you would like to learn skills in graphite shading, then take a look at this video. I will take you through the stages of how to draw a simple apple shape and give you the skills to tackle more complex shapes. Materials required:

HB, 2B, 4B, pencils. 
An eraser. 

Blending stick or cotton buds.
An A5 sheet of cartridge paper.