[BlackMunky]

Hi everybody,

I got problems with the shadowing of his jacket, I would appreciate any kind of help or suggest, thx.
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[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: BlackMunky ]

[Sukhoi]

I think it's just a question of you getting hold of our darker colours. Start to work in the black, exergerate what you have already done. The light would come from above I guess, so shadows would fall under and on all surfaces 'with a downwards decline' (phew, correct word?) like the eye sockets, throat and so forth. After that you can add highlights. Remember what colour the lightsource is and use a toned down version of that to paint the highligts. Eventually you well need a full white, depending on the strength of the lightsource.

I hope this makes sence, even if I am not the one to teach lighting.....

Sukhoi

[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: Sukhoi ]

[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: Sukhoi ]

[johnnyp]

BlackMunky:

Not a bad start. I agree somewhat with what Sukhoi said, but would like to expound on it.

First off, unless you are doing a very stylized painting, never use black when doing a person. Black never occurs naturally as a shadow. I would also stay away from using pure white for a highlight in this type of a situation. Sukhoi is correct that the highlight depends on the intensity of the light. My suggestion to you, and I've made this suggestion to others, is to preset your swatches or pallette with a range of flesh tones from shadow to highlight...probably about 9 different colors in total.

Also, it is tremendously helpful to stand in front of a mirror with the lights turned down low and then take a desk lamp and hold it in different positions in relation to your face. Take note of the way the shadows play across your face depending on the direction of the light. Do several quick sketches of the different effects. Keep these sketches near your work area as reference for future projects. I find it to be very helpful.

Good luck, and keep up the good work!

[BlackMunky]

Thx a lot.