6Texture
Texture is a key component of realistic drawing because no other drawing style addresses it in such a detailed way. Through careful manipulation of light and shadow, we can create effects that simulate skin, fur, metal, and a host of other textures. That may sound daunting, but don’t worry, dear reader. Our goal is not to draw a perfect copy of a reference image, but rather an approximation of it that evokes a very similar sense of depth, tone, and volume.
Different textures require different approaches, but there is a series of tricks you can apply to emulate textures more easily. This chapter will be a hands-on look at these techniques, offering you the opportunity to practice rendering various types of textures with me. Along ...
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