“hazbin Hotel Has A Predominantly White Cast” What The Fuck Are You Talking About

Hey Polar, I have an art-related question if you don't mind? On your Roxas picture, between the highlight on his arm and the shading on the other side there's a reddish stripe to separate the two. (I hope a described that well) I was wondering-- how exactly do you start to find the right color for that? Is it based more on lighting? Skintone? I've seen it used by a few artists and I'm trying to figure it out but cannot find references. Thank you!

That’s a core shadow~ In theory it should be the darkest part of the shadow, it’s the edge where the form is no longer touching direct light, so it’s placement can really add volume. Why is the core shadow the darkest point? Bc of reflect light, colors are effected by other colors/light around them.So past the core shadow (to the dark side) things are picking up reflect light/colors  because there is such a bright light source.This short vid I found below is a good visual rep of how a shadow can change drastically based on what it’s reflecting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9dPvi0JVasThe red color between the core shadow going to the light side is apparently called the “terminator” I’ve never heard a name for it, but I’m assuming it’s a transition color to show a smoother roundness? (lmk if i’m wrong) In my case I made my terminator very saturated/warm to match with my warm lighting.

(In most cased the reflect light would be a cooler color, but I wanted this painting to be very warm)When you squint the shadow should still look like the darkest area, don’t go too ham on the lightness of the reflect light or it’ll look like a second light source instead of a subtle reflection. However you can amp up the lightness of your reflect light on anything you want to look glossy or wet since those things are much more reflective than dry skin/clothes.

Her outfits are so cool!! She reminds me of one of my characters

joan jett (2000-2006). you agree.

Here’s my small tutorial on how to draw freckles!  It’s not that complicated, so I’m hoping it will help anyone who might be struggling with how to make them look more natural.  Make sure to do the freckles on a separate layer above the skin or else you won’t be able to do step 4~

Artist I Like Series

Junko Mizuno 1973 - ????  a Japanese manga artist. Her drawing style is often termed as Gothic kawaii or kawaii noir style.

ayumu kasuga my beloved

Why yes I am thinking about halloween

hi! umm pls pls PLS if you have the time, do a thingy on arms when you get the chance, they are so hard i could almost cry aslkdjaskjsas, i keep forgetting how many curves an arm should have/how long it should be (in diff positions/when it's not resting at the hips) etc etc etc ahhh omg please!! thank you sosososo much, i l♡ve all of your art and i hope you have a nice day!! ✧ ㅠㅠ ✧

I don’t want to go into detail in terms of muscles, but I’m sure you can find them if you google arm muscles! Hope this helps u out a little!

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How to Write an Antihero

An antihero is neither a hero not a villain, but a character who lacks the qualities necessary to be a hero. Because an antihero hinges on knowing what a hero is, you can check out my article on How to Write a Hero.

Flaws and Virtue

              Most characters have flaws and virtues. However, the flaws of an antihero are more balanced compared to those of a hero. Of course, an antihero must not be so flawed as to stray into villainy. They are simply too flawed and not virtuous enough to be called a hero.

Good Intentions

              The motives behind antiheros are what separates them from villains. They will likely want a noble outcome, such as saving the kingdom, but might go about it the wrong way. For example, if a character holds a princess hostage in hopes of negotiating with the king, the reasons and methods are what divide the categories. The point between an antihero and villain is what he wants from the king and how he treats the captured princess.

Sympathy

              As I demonstrated, an antihero is contingent on how the audience understands their actions, motives, and values. A way to achieve this balance is by manipulating the audience’s sympathy. Read my article about writing sympathetic characters to learn more.