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Why Should I Paint My Background White

Why Should I Paint My Background White

2 Jan 2025 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

There are several reasons why it can be helpful to paint over the background of your board or canvas with white paint AFTER you’ve finishing your artwork. Here is one of the big ones!

How to Identify the Light Source in a Reference Image

How to Identify the Light Source in a Reference Image

26 Dec 2024 | Beginner, Finishing, Inspiration, Ninja Art Tip, Tools & Materials, Video Tips

Shadows add so much depth to your artworks, so what happens if your reference image doesn’t have any?

Here’s a handy technique you can use to figure out where the light source is coming from in your image. By mastering shadows, your artworks will look so much more 3D!

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