🙅‍♂️ DON'T MAKE THESE SHADING MISTAKES

Summary by Krater

An art instructor explains five common digital painting shading mistakes and how to fix them for better results, covering flat shading, custom brushes, contrast, references, and light sources.

From the video

Answers: What are common digital painting shading mistakes and how do I fix them?

• digital painting shading mistakes
• flat shading in art
• using custom brushes
• painting contrast and levels
• using art references
• light sources in painting

What it concludes

• Start by shading supporting volumes first before adding smaller details to avoid flat shading.
• Use basic soft brushes before attempting custom brushes with hard edges to avoid muddy or messy shading.
• Use the full range of values from pure black to full white, starting with midtones and shadows before highlights, to avoid unappealing contrast.
• Use well-lit photo references taken in controlled environments to learn proper shading and avoid guesswork.
• Always consider where the light source is in your scene to ensure consistent and accurate shading across your character.