Angle of Light
As mentioned in the beginning of this book, light is the essence of image making. The master painters knew this. They were genius at using light to define, shape and illuminate their subjects. This skill came from careful attention to the way light wrapped around their subjects. The way it reflected off them. The awareness of color in the shadows and the recognition of specular highlights. We can learn from them. We can learn from paying careful attention to light and the way it plays on our subjects.
One factor crucial to painting in your own light is the angle of the beam. This is critical in bringing out texture and creating depth in your images (Figures 3.2 and 3.3). Painting your subject from the position of your camera will ...
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