I think it comes from the fact that the volumes aren’t clearly defined.

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Kyla Marie Beatrice Olvis · 2026-05-15T12:02:22.594Z

how to improve lighting and shading? especially in dark areas.

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@hannahljp

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I love the concept of the hidden monsters!! For lighting, I simply added a source first, so we know how to build up the rest (it is a bit of an intense rough paintover, the beams could definitely be a lot softer if you wish so) but this ensures that the viewer is going to see the mermaid first and then the monsters second (so it's more of a surprise c:) I hope it helps!

May 15, 5:13 PM

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@olliepopart

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There is awesome composition here for setting up the depth of your values! Keeping in mind how your values change in saturation as you move back in space (Front/Mid/Back) can help as you try to draw attention to one element versus another.

May 16, 7:29 PM

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@beke

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I think it comes from the fact that the volumes aren’t clearly defined.

May 17, 6:59 PM

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