Improve Your Art with Better Shadows

This video is all about shadows. Making better shadow shapes, simplifying shadow details, and picking the right colors. Geared toward intermediate drawers and beginner painters.

!! And the usual links !!

Instagram is @sinixdesign

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[daludna]

''your shadow's color are your ambient color'' boom, 11 years in art school and here I learn the essentials

[danielbrugovsky]

My line art: *looks like it's having a stroke*
"Yeah, let's learn shadows."

[not_myosotis]

first vid after he's back after a while and sinix is throwing shade

[thiskid]

sinix: which side of the face is in shadow?
brain: left because its darker
sinix: HOPEFULLY you're saying the one on the right
brain: :^(

[nisanur]

"Lets paint out the face a bit"

*_covers the man completley in blue_*

[LillenArt]

"Please stop putting grey shadows on everything" Sinix is calling me out lol

[diegocsoliveira]

His voice is so relaxing, is like a Bob Ross of digital art.

[NowayJose]

Dear Diary:
Today Sinix posted after forever,
My year is made.

[ween]

I love the way sinix explains art through science it just makes so much more sense than someone just saying "dont use grey shadows it's ugly"

[PizzaNuggetPie]

I literally just decided to start researching classes for shadows, shading, shape, and texture and you just... *How*

[lirian]

* Inktober *
Sinix: shadows tutorial!

[sunshizzleyou]

I’m 50% inspired and 50% overwhelmed. Story of an amateur artists life.

[neptunite]

i actually thought the right side on the first side was in really harsh light, like the lineart was blown out instead. lol

[kireikiku]

i never thought i'd miss hearing "ambient occlusion" this much lol

[farhadaa]

Who else felt like they have learned a new art skill, I did.

[iiguroo]

Just hearing Sinix's voice again brings joy to my soul.

[dameanvil]

00:18 🖌️ Focusing on detail in shadows: Less detail in shadow areas creates a more painterly and adaptive effect, enhancing visual aspects like lighting interplay and tones.
03:30 🎨 Shapes in shadows: Treat shadows as design elements, creating simplified and appealing shapes. Combine and simplify shadow shapes for a cohesive look.
08:52 🌈 Shadow color and ambient light: Shadow color should reflect the ambient color of the environment, considering bounce light for a realistic portrayal. Avoid using dull grey shadows.

[bindeya.a]

‘Hey everyone, Sinix here.’ A legend has returned. We are saved.

[DavidStewartLovegrove]

You really are an amazing man! I have called myself an artist for 35 years, spent 3 years full time at a classical art school, got a Masters degree, yet in everyone of your videos I am learning lots and indeed you are filling the tank of passion for me at a time when I really need it. Thanks so much! Your teaching style is second to none and you are funny :)
Also you quick painting doodles take my breath away and make me want to play.

[salti]

something I love to do with shadows is use as many colors as possible. blues and violets as the darkest, reds greens and oranges as the mid tones, and pale pinks, yellows, and some hints of white as my full light. makes for a fun effect (but I prefer it in sunlit pieces.)