[Tip of the Week: Play With Lighting!
I don't know about you, but I almost always, shade from the same direction; This isn't necessarily bad, but it's not particularly good either! I suggest try and shade in other directions than your default.
Example: You shade always from the left? Shade from the right, or from above!I created a simple process when I challenged myself to this just recently!
My Process:
1: Draw a similar object 3 times in a horizontal row; I say horizontal so you can compare and make the objects close to the same size. (Don't worry about perfection just make sure it's recognizable) 2: Make an arrow next to each object pointing in the direction you want to shade; this is to remind you which way you are going so as to not make unidentifiable shadow directions.
3: Pick your media ( I used colored pencils).
4: Mark off the shadows as outlines then color/shade how you normally would you default direction only in a new direction.
5: Take your time! And don't be ashamed to use references if needed!
That's my tip for this week! I hope it was helpful.
Have fun!
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Yourself, Family, Friends, And All Who Know You. ~ Amen
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