7 Tips to SHADE like a PRO!

Understanding how to draw highlights and shadows is crucial for any artist! 💡 Whether you're drawing backgrounds, characters, or objects, good shading can take your artwork to the next level. In this short art tutorial, instructor Jessie goes over her list of the top 7 things to keep in mind when drawing lighting. She goes over bounce light, light placement, colour theory, and much more! Did any of these tips help you? Let us know in the comments below! 🤓

🕓 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:09 - How colour affects shadows
1:20 - Shadow intensity
2:16 - Shadow proximity
4:04 - Light Placement
5:01 - What's blocking the light?
6:32 - Primary light source
7:14 - Secondary/bounce light

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