IMAGE ESSAY NUMBER EIGHT: Shading
Wow. When given enough motivation and time art can be allowed to grow into something amazing and breathtaking. In this image, shading is presented in a wonderful fashion. When you shade correctly you can help pop out parts of what you’re trying to capture and can add definition to your subject matter. As you can see, the veins of the arm in front of you stand out almost as if you can feel them if you were to reach out to them. With shading also comes contrast and this image is a prime example of both techniques working hand in hand to create an astonishing piece of artwork. Shading can make an image feel more realistic and lifelike and can help capture something more acurately than if the image were nothing but a flat looking attempt. This artwork is a wonderful example of shading that captures the point of view of the artist and can make you feel almost as if you are staring that close at someone’s leg and arm.