Drawing · Portrait

Portrait lighting swap

Study faces under different light setups.

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Ready to copy - no placeholders.

Draw the same head in 3 light setups: Rembrandt, split light, and underlight. Note cast shadow shapes and key-to-fill ratio.

No placeholders - just copy and use.

  • Face reference
  • Medium
  • 3 portrait sketches
  • Shadow shape notes
  • Key/fill ratio note
  • Keep head angle identical for comparison.
  • Use simple value grouping first.
  • Check eye sockets for consistent form.