Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters

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LIGHT AND SHADOW, SHAPE AND LINE

BASICS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

A LIGHT SOURCE SHADOW SHADOW — Once the direction of the light is set, it’s easy to enhance line drawings with the addition of light and shadow.

APPLYING THE BASICS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

By interpreting the overall shape and form of the hair surrounding the head, you can adjust the strength of the lines and shadows.

CHARACTER APPLICATION

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