Tag Archives: Shadow and Light

Important Tips to Mastering Light With Shadow Shapes

Inexperienced artists often paint shadows into their painting as an afterthought, without realizing the importance they play as a part of the overall composition. Shadows can create excitement and mystery, creating intrigue and entertaining a viewer. Although shadows are dark … Continue reading →

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Properly Portrayed Shadows Define Value and Form

The contrast of dark values against light ones creates the illusion of three-dimensionality. This is needed to portray believable forms. Often, nature will present the artist with conflicting light sources that can destroy the illusion of form. Random spots of … Continue reading →

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