How to paint shadows

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Shadows are one of the most important aspects of a painting in my opinion. And the most fun! (Maybe that’s just me…) here are two main types of shadow that will elevate your painting - cast shadows and form shadows. Let’s review them both, shall we?

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​Have you ever tried to paint shadows in watercolor and been disappointed with the result? I remember when I started painting I had problems with shadows. Sometimes the color was totally wrong, the results looked muddy, or they just didn’t look convincing. So how should you paint shade and shadows in watercolors? Painting lifelike and

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