How to Paint SHADOWS that Look Authentic 🎨

Paint authentic shadows by remembering these important elements: Color temperature, edges, local color and color mixing. In this video you will see what I mean by referring to actual shadows and what to look out for.
Then practice mixing shadows and see the difference.
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[@callmedeno]

One interesting thing about shadows like this is the distance from the object casting the shadow, the further away it is the more 'blurry' the shadow because as you move away there are just more angles and things that the light can bounce from to hit the particular area. If these were small trees these sky holes would be more defined (but still somewhat blurry)

[@John-mz8rj]

The local colour is defined by the light. Say a sunset, and an overcast grey blue light would change the local colour completely. A defused pure white light would reveal a true local colour, but that never happens in nature. I don't think local is the right word. It's a colour modified by a cool or warm light and its surroundings.

[@teresamiller3513]

Thank you for this clear lesson with specific ways to look at color and temperature of shadows. I always learn so much from your videos.

[@joannemurphy4636]

That was a great class, Malcolm!!! I learned so much. I don't recall learning about local color and that is a great way to determine what color I should start with. Too often, its almost as if auto pilot takes over and I think "I like when my paths are "x" color, so I'll do what I've done before". Using local color is obviously a much more accurate starting point. The use of the photo and using your color selection right next to the photo with an explanation was a very effective teaching method. I can see myself using that color selection idea while in photoshop so that when I get to my palette, I'm already headed in the right direction. Thanks so much!

[@mr.sean.kennedy]

The use of the photograph and computer to illustrate these points was very helpful. I feel like I learn something with every one of your videos that I watch, thank you.

[@alisonmike2912]

Just makes me realise how much I don't know which is a bit worrying because I've taken a huge step and hired a very very small local gallery and me and a friend are going to have an exhibition . My friend has got pottery and I've got pottery and paintings to show. It's the first time either of us have ever done anything like this before . I'm more confident with my pottery than my paintings but it'll be interesting to see and hear people's reactions, hopefully I've got thick enough skin . Any advice would be gratefully received ,it's not until November so it's a while away yet .

[@elsawessels3044]

Thank you so much 😊

[@susanw6203]

Thank you, Malcolm, this was very helpful. I have attempted dappled light before but didn't get the gradation of color part.

[@Eva-iy6vy]

This video about shadows is very useful. Malcolm gives a very specific information a bout shadows which is an important element in the painting. Thank you Malcolm you are the best.

[@manjiabanti]

Very informative as always ❤

[@julioalarcon7092]

You are a great teacher!!

[@vesnabreskvar9082]

Thank you Malcolm for teaching us to observe our surroundings as painters do,

[@ligiacerqueira1721]

Thank you

[@miriamtong8808]

Thanks Malcolm! The part on local color was really helpful in showing a place to start.

[@roxanameaney911]

Malcolm. This was the most helpful lesson on shadows I've ever received. Very specific help to a very tricky subject!

[@margilinegar8503]

Very useful and clear explanation

[@sophiereinecke8659]

Again a very clear and informative lesson. Thank you Malcolm. You are teaching us to really "see" and that is an "art" in itself!

[@nathaliartist]

Gracias Malcolm 🎨

[@terrierose5917]

Thank you Malcolm for another valuable art lesson

[@karenleroux3734]

Thank you, Malcolm. You continue to inspire and motivate me to keep learning and improving!