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image A simple still life, above: the fruit bowl, candlestick and bottle are all on separate layers, as are the table and the curtain behind. Adding the shadows was straightforward enough, but the scene is dull and looks unrealistic. Adding reflections to that wood surface really brings this picture to life, giving it an extra dimension.

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Shiny surfaces

GLASS, METAL AND WATER all have one thing in common: they’re shiny. Which means that any objects ...

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