How do you make shadows properly?

Discussion in 'Tutorials and Guides' started by chloe_____, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. chloe_____

    chloe_____ Newbie

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    Could anyone please make a tutorial about how to make shadows on SKETCHED IMAGES?

    I sketch alot, i know how to shade fine, but i dont really understand how to shadow..

    Sorry if this isn't in the right forum. <3
     
    #1 chloe_____, Dec 11, 2008
  2. CoS

    CoS Level IV

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    u have an object... pick a point for the direction of light

    light
    object
    shadow


    so basically the shadow appears opposite the light source and connects onto the actual object. it is a flattened image of the object.

    that is quite a "sketchy" description but i hope it helps. it is quite hard to explain :
     
    #2 CoS, Dec 11, 2008
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    chloe_____ Newbie

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    It helps a bit. :p
    I get that it is opposite from the light source. But I don't know the size to make it and whatnot.. And how dark. ><
     
    #3 chloe_____, Dec 11, 2008
  4. CoS

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    u can make it as dark as u want. that does not matter. it should be about the same size :)
     
    #4 CoS, Dec 11, 2008
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    chloe_____ Newbie

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    Haha, okay. That clears some stuff up.
    Thanks! :)
     
    #5 chloe_____, Dec 12, 2008
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    blueatlantean Newbie

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    And don't use dodge & burn. They, really is made the image looks burned. Pick palette instead
     
    #6 blueatlantean, Feb 15, 2013