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the image shows a guide on how to shade and color a male face from a front view. there are five different lighting scenarios demonstrated with varying skin tones: top light, top and side light, front light, back light, and no light. each scenario features five stages: the initial sketch, flat colors, shadows, highlights, and a grayscale version. the guide provides a clear understanding of how light affects facial features and how to use shading and highlighting techniques to create realistic portraits. the five different skin tone palettes cater to diverse ethnicities, making the guide versatile for artists.

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Tags: tutorial, lighting

Created by: lin.ximao (@lin)

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Created at: 2024-09-02T09:40:07.120Z

Updated at: 2024-10-31T19:48:37.209Z


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What is in the image: the image shows a guide on how to shade and color a male face from a front view. there are five different lighting scenarios demonstrated with varying skin tones: top light, top and side light, front light, back light, and no light. each scenario features five stages: the initial sketch, flat colors, shadows, highlights, and a grayscale version. the guide provides a clear understanding of how light affects facial features and how to use shading and highlighting techniques to create realistic portraits. the five different skin tone palettes cater to diverse ethnicities, making the guide versatile for artists.

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