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May 22, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Nice tip! Thank you, I'll try this next time I do shadows! The lavender color has to do with the way light reflects on other colored surfaces and the way certain colors are not reflected (the color that we see). It also has to do with the color or source of the light creating the shadow. Light color theory and paint (or pigment) color theory are slightly different. Shadows on dirt may not always be lavender if the dirt is not dark brown, but say maybe reddish in color.
Dec 19, 2009
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by: allen

clever idear
Oct 20, 2009
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by: Preston Smith

Complimetary colours are the way to go when creating any shade or shadow on an object or cast away from the object.

I've use the technique with colour pencils, as well. They don't mix, sure, but if used properly and with a darker colour (ie, Brown or Dark Blue) the effects are surprising.

I would suggest trying it on different mediums and with different coloured backgrounds as that can affect your shades, shadows, and highlights.

When 'throwing' your shadow. A cast of ambient light may affect the 'colour' of a shadow the same way a red light would. Of course, that's assuming the light is coloured. Like anything with colour shades and shadows can also be warm and cold.

I must admit, with the many techniques and tricks available, there is no 1 perfect way to create your shade.
Jul 02, 2008
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by: Anonymous

This is really good for me as I have a lot of difficulty with shadows. Thanks for the tip.
marilyn
Jul 02, 2008
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by: BettyR

Great advice Claude, I will try it.
Thanks,
Betty
Jul 02, 2008
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by: Claude

Hi Joyce
Yes this will work for any painting medium. It is color theory and the medium doesn't matter. The only place I think it might be a problem is with color pencil since it is hard to mix them.
Claude
Jul 02, 2008
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by: June

Will definately try this Claude. Thanks
Jul 02, 2008
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by: Joyce

Thanks Claude for that tip on painting shadows I suppose tht applys to all mediums you are using?
Cheers Joyce.
Jan 20, 2009
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by: Anonymous

I have a problem with the shadows. I took a class once and stopped after I was in disbelief when the teacher taught that shadows on dirt are lavendar. I have a great difficulty getting past this. And anyone that can give more insight to help me get past this. Please do.

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