Light and Shadow
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Light and shadow are the basic elements to produce the effect of
Volume in objects.
In a two-dimensional drawing, light and shadow are elements that
they define and characterize the volume of objects.
The volume is together with the form another of the aspects that distinguishes the
objects that surround us. This depends on the light it receives, and consequently
the shadows that this produces.
The correct definition of the volume of an object is achieved through valuation.
exactly the intensities of your shadows.
We can define two types of shadows, the own and the projected.
The own shadows are those that originate from the object itself and the projected ones.
they are those that he produces on the neighboring surfaces.
One must also take into account the reflections produced by the light, which
they project the neighboring surfaces or objects since they lighten the shadow
own.
Between the light and the shadow, there is a zone of
transition or 'half shadow' that can vary in extent depending on
intensity of light.
In the example of Figure A-1, we distinguish two objects with the same shape,
sizes and proportion, however one represents a circle and the other, a
sphere.
The circle has become a two-dimensional element, resembling an element
three-dimensional, with volume.
The difference between the two objects is achieved in this case by the effect of light and
from the shadow.
In the following example, it will be easy to see how the lights and shadows,
these are the drawing elements that give volume and realism, and create the
difference between a flat drawing made with simple lines, and a
artistic drawing with volume.
The first thing to do before applying shadows to the drawings is to paint it.
with the basic colors of it. Then you should imagine a focus of
light to illuminate your drawing. Imagine the focus from any angle of the drawing of
preference on the sides or front (these are the angles that are easiest to work with
my opinion).
Observe the image:
In this image we have a candle as the light source, illuminating the drawing (the
the ball) from left to right. Note that in the parts where the ball receives
a greater lighting is in the parts where we use the lighter shades of
gray. In the areas where there is little light in the drawing (the part opposite to
(candle lighting) we used a darker shade of gray. In the middle of
In drawing, we have what we call 'Half light', in this part we use the base color.
(that more predominant gray) that will mediate the lighter tone
(white) to the darkest (black), or bright light to shadow.
Notes:
• The presence of black and white as extreme shades is noted in
drawing. Well, I used them to emphasize the places of extreme light and
shadow in the drawing, be very careful when using them, they can cause a lot
contrast.
• Use a color palette to create gradients in the shadows, softening them.
avoiding strong contrasts.
• Try as many times as necessary, delete if needed, until you get the
expected result by you.
• Observe drawings by artists you admire, note the third
dimension in the game of light and shadow and do not be afraid to apply this
in your works.
Examples:
Sources:
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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