How 2 Shade With Papa Molag.

[MolagBallin]

There's many ways to shade. This is how I shade and I find it easy, you can find your own way too. I just came across this one day and found it was simple! If you have questions feel free to ask and I can try to answer them. Questions on the topic though.

STEP 1: Unshaded base. Make an unshaded base, it's kinda simple.



STEP 2: Make a range of colours from your darkest to lightest. (You only need to do four minimum, I personally do six. Also notice how I clicked on that colour it brought up a selection, if you're using novaskin that's what I do. I then place the darkest down and go up till I get six light to darks I am happy with)

Step 3: Proceed from these shades going in a direction from darkest to light, lightest to dark. Rinse and repeat.

Step 4: Reward???: (Though I only recommend this for method for shading skin tones and clothing, not hair.)

 

[Wumpatron]

Oh snap. This just reminded me how to make capes, because I totally forgot. My thanks.

 

[MolagBallin]

I'll show some stuff I've done using this technique. If anyone else wants to show their shading technique on this thread I'd be cool with that.

 

[uo00x]

I really like this, so I couldn't help but make a quick explanation on my own method. I believe an artist by the alias of kawacy has a better diagram/example, but here's my take on what he and many artists do:


The first one is a base, the second is used for some color (like blush or w/e), the darkest/peach one is for shading.

The ones on the side are what I wouldn't use for shading, they're kind of fine to use for someone who looks a bit sick. But, eh. Doesn't look as lively.

i hope this was somewhat helpful

 

[Mojavens]

I thought this thread was some lessons to throw toxic shade.. I've been deceived.

 

[MolagBallin]

I thought this thread was some lessons to throw toxic shade.. I've been deceived.

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I'm sure you can find something like that, maybe not on the forums though.

 

[Erzly]

since it's only skinning, i don't bother with swatches, and instead make use of the darken/lighten tool. i dont do this when drawing, instead i change the hues. and i wouldn't say my skins look too bad. also the dodge/burn tools are there, but they can produce some odd colours sometimes.

Spoiler: exampleroonis