How to draw manga - Enhancing a characters

The Shading Process
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The plotted
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tone, so avoid filling
them in.
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Determine the light source.
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Use a non-photo blue or yellow
pencil to jot down the shadows.
Spotting Blacks
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dictates adding blacks under the !
jaw line and underarm.
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Lead markings of non-photo blue and yellow pencils disappear when the drawing is put into
print form or photocopied, so they are frequently used tools. A mechanical pencil may be used
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