#skinrendering

We are officially moving into the rendering stage for the main character asset! In this episode, I'm breaking down the implementation of the basic skin shadows and integrating them with the initial ambient lighting details.

Many illustrators rush into complex soft gradients or reflections too early, but starting with a solid, understandable basic shading pass is crucial. It defines the structural masses of the face and ensures the layers remain clean and optimized for future animation.

I truly want to live off my art, and sharing the logical process behind these professional technical steps is how I showcase the value of the craft..

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