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A very quick and dirty tutorial to give an idea of how shadows fall on faces. The subject is more complicated than this, but this will get you started in the right direction.

* The bits that stick out, like the nose, and the edges of the lips, and the eyebrows, and the cheekbones on some people, will tend to cast shadows onto other parts of the face.

* To get shadows right, you have to carry in your head an idea of how the face and head looks in three dimensions. You may find it easy to start by getting a doll with a molded head, like a human-shaped action figure or fashion doll, and a flashlight, and shine the light onto the doll's head from various angles. Or even by taking a flashlight into teh bathroom with you and shining it on your face and studying it in the mirror.

* The above shows you what it looks like with one source of light. If there are multiple sources of light, they will each cast their own shadows that interfere with each other. It's best to actually shine two or more lights on a person and see how the shadows lie unless you're really familiar with it.

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:iconpsychoe:
How thoughtful of you to make a tutorial!!! ^^ This is quite informative and I always appreciate a helping hand. I'm constantly trying to improve my work so once again, I'd like to share my gratitude!

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:D You're welcome!

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:iconwolverina:
oh wow this helps a lot. Now I may be able to hade properly for once. thanks for sharing such an awesome tutorial.

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:iconrenovak:
Whoo, been waiting around to see a tut. like this for some time! Kudos to you, and thanks!
:iconp-u-r-i-n:
Useful. :salute: I tend to half-ass my lighting... ^^;

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Very useful! ^ ^

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:iconkrigarinna:
I guess i'm learning something here ^^
:iconlilith-lips:
Cool!! ^_^

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:iconlindsay:
This is really helpful. I'm going to print it out and keep it for reference. Thank you so much!
:iconladygoddess:
O, wow! I definitely need to print this out too. Just, wow, this is incredible. It'll be a great lead in the direction that I need help with because I cannot tell where shadows are (I'll be starting rendering in art this semester), so thank you very much!

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