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Richard Budig · 06-20-2005, 05:28 PM

Mike:

Yes, I agree. In my opinion, it's not the depth, or darkness of the shadow so much as it is whether the shadow (on the dark side) presents an interesting pattern, and defines the form. I like just enough shadow to have the accompanying "core shadow" where light and shadow meet. But, of course, being the artist, I can put it in my picture with paint if I feel it will help define the form further.

But, I digress. Yes, this is basically Rembrandt lighting.

06-20-2005, 05:28 PM	#4
Richard Budig Juried Member Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 260	Mike: Yes, I agree. In my opinion, it's not the depth, or darkness of the shadow so much as it is whether the shadow (on the dark side) presents an interesting pattern, and defines the form. I like just enough shadow to have the accompanying "core shadow" where light and shadow meet. But, of course, being the artist, I can put it in my picture with paint if I feel it will help define the form further. But, I digress. Yes, this is basically Rembrandt lighting.