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light are clearly delineated, even
if the light source is diffused,
and yet it doesn’t disturb a
viewer from understanding the
atmosphere and emotion in the
painting.
Compare that image with the
other examples that have more
complex lighting. There are
more strokes and levels of light
and shadow—contact shadows,
diffused shadows—and the light
bounces. All these elements give
a more realistic impression to
the volumes in the space.
There really isn’t a good or
bad way to stylize lighting
design—it’s literally all about
experimenting and then
making your own choices and
developing your artistic style.
MASTERING LIGHTING AND SHADING
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