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Portrait Shadow Mapping: Master Lighting and Shadows for Realistic Faces

Master shadow mapping through four progressive exercises—from simplified Loomis and Asaro heads to analyzing real paintings and experimenting with different light sources.

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Portrait Shadow Mapping: Master Lighting and Shadows for Realistic Faces

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Licht.

I would like to know what does this piece say about my current art skills and what fundamentals should I focus on to improve past the beginner stage, based on this artwork.

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August Smaugust Challenge

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Smaugust purple

I wasn't sure where to place the hind legs?

Female portrait

My main focus is on line weight hierarchy and shading with clear form indication. I feel like there’s still a lot I could add, but my experience tells me that if I keep going, it’s going to end up feeling overstuffed and overworked. I’d like to know what I should add while avoiding that.

Drawing in progress

I genuinely don't know what to add to her face and hair as well, and I don't really know HOW to add without it looking messed up. Plus I GENUINELY struggle with hair texture (not rendering). If anyone has any tips for me that would be great. She's supposed to be a medieval woman, strong but not violent

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