#character shading

The daily 1-hour live grind continues to shape the main asset of the series. In this episode, the technical focus shifts down to ensure the model looks grounded, structurally balanced, and fully integrated with the ambient mood.

Today's session was dedicated to applying precise volumetric shading to the remaining skin sections, defining the tension points on the socks/thigh-highs, and carving out the heavy directional shadows on the boots. When dealing with complex accessories like footwear, managing a clean hierarchy of layers is what allows the future animation to look fluid without distorting the depth of the illustration.

I truly want to live off my art, and sharing the rigorous process behind these professional, production-ready assets is how we reach the goal..

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Progress is built on consistency, not just endless hours. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact breakdown of today's live stream, where I dedicated my strict 1-hour daily slot to advancing the main character asset.

The technical focus of this session was all about high-priority areas: layering the basic skin shading, shaping the primary volumes of the hair, and carefully integrating the tattoo design into the anatomical curvature of the model. When working under a tight daily timeframe, having an organized layer structure ensures that no time is wasted wondering what to do next.

I truly want to live off my art, and demonstrating how a highly disciplined, efficient workflow can yield professional results is a core part of this journey..

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