Somehow it was my fault…
THE TRICK TO REALISM
with Copic Markers + Colored Pencils
“Butterfly Shadows”
Introduction to Cast Shadows
It’s a small detail, one that’s overlooked by many colorers.
And they’re scary, so people kind of avoid them too.
It sounds too simple to be true but a good cast shadow can instantly add depth, weight, and presence to your coloring.
Imagine these butterflies without the shadows. The top two would look warped and deformed but with a shadow, they’re about to take flight.
Amy shows you several methods for creating fast and flawless cast shadows for ANY object. We’re coloring butterflies but the lesson apples to everything.
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