Thursday, December 20, 2012

Form Shadow Or Cast Shadow - Go Figure

In figure drawing, I am learning to identify the cast shadow and the form shadow. Why? The cast shadow is drawn with sharp line and the cast shadow is drawn with a soft line. The form shadow has a dark core and is soft where it meets the light. It also has reflected light and lighter shadow next the reflected light.
If you map the shadows correctly it will help turn your form and give it volume. I think that sounds right. Either way, it is difficult. Logical but difficult. All of these drawings were started using gesture drawings. 
2 Minute Poses

20 Minutes Pose

20 Minutes Pose

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