Here’s a WIP of Anya Forger + I need help with shadows!

[yoboketto]

So here’s Anya Forger from Spy x Family! I kinda like this piece so far but I hit a stump with the shadows!!! I don’t know where they should go. The shadows of the umbrella and her body. Can someone help?

After I finish the piece I’ll probably tweak the colors and add color dodge!

[LCT_m_a_d]

It looks like you've already added some shadows on the legs and clothes and your light source is relatively indicated on the arm. Right now the face, hair, and umbrella are flat colors and the shadows are fairly faint.

I think What would help is define a few shadows in the umbrella to make the direction more bold and indicate stronger lighting on the facial features. Also you can use the hair to cast a few shadows.

[BoomerZ]

You need some blacks. Some deep shadows. The shadows there are very whispy and look like you put them there as a hint of where the light is coming from. Under her butt would be almost black, most of her body would be in shadow from the umbrella, her hair should be casting shadow on her neck, and even layer her shadow of her top to her bottom clothing to show that flap of shirt is above the pants.

[ahogemon]

Here I add the shadow and some extra backgrounds

[yoboketto]

Omg this is amazing! You don’t mind if I used this as reference for finishing up my piece!?

[ahogemon]

Yup, it's yours, in case you need the background image that I rendered with blender 3d to use for compositing practice, here it is

[yoboketto]

Omg you’re literally amazing! Give me your Instagram name so that I can tag you when I post!!!

[system]

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