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pralinkova-princezna — Basic shading reference
Published: 2008-11-03 18:41:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 25112; Favourites: 478; Downloads: 791
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Quick reference for shading, these are just elementary principles and can be used regardless of the media. It is really very basic but hope it will be useful for somebody.The trick is in the light source.
Compare both pictures and observe how the shades change.Download for full size.
Made in GIMP
Coloured version: [link]
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You're welcome.
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Thank you 
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Good to know
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even though I don't draw manga or anime, this is really useful because I'm an part-time artist.
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Omigosh thank you for this little reference! ^_^
I always get my shading turned around even when I paint my lightsource. ^_^;
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Hehe XD good luck
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Thanks a lot!
This would help me a lot in practicing how to do digital art. =w=
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OMFG i needed so much! thankerz like crazy! O_O -noa i sound desparate- o-o
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I dunno why I keep forgetting to comment on this! Anyway, great job! Oh, and this is probably a silly q, but....Is Cisqua the model in this pic?
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Yes, when you see the coloured version, it is there. Thanks!
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Thanks! Which ones?
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Wooot~! Yay this will be helpful in future 8D
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Cool, thanks!
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No problem!
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This goes to show its the little details that make a picture so great. Helpful guide! ^_^
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Very welcome =3!
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This is so freaking perfect! Thanks so much for posting this!
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