Light Basics for Beginners

Tutorial Tuesday

Direct light when it shines on an object will create a light side and dark side. All forms in direct light will have the same elements. The darkest light element will never be as dark as the lightest dark element. A halftone will never be as dark as reflected light. Keep this in mind when shading.

Light & Shadow elements:
Light side
A. Highlight
B. Halftone
Dark side
C. Core Shadow
D. Reflected Light
E. Cast Shadow

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That’s all for today, thanks for following along. Keep practicing!