How does the distance between hair and the face or body affect the sharpness of cast shadows, and why is it important to consider this relationship for each visible strand?
Saturday, 25 October 2025
by EITCA Academy
The relationship between the distance of hair from the face or body and the sharpness of cast shadows is a foundational principle in both traditional and digital portrait drawing, especially when striving for realism and visual coherence. Understanding and applying this principle provides not only a convincing depiction of form but also enhances the subtlety