Anonymous3: Why is it that so many new (read "crappy or average") artists use a blown out white for lighting on dark surfaces? Protip: use a light grey for black. Also, twirl down the opacity or flow on your lighting layer to 70% or 60%.
Also, never use a straight black for dark things like her leotard. That way you can use the straight black (at a low flow) as a shadow. Note how the area next to the cape NEEDS shading. On that note, pick a definite light source.
Also, never use a straight black for dark things like her leotard. That way you can use the straight black (at a low flow) as a shadow. Note how the area next to the cape NEEDS shading. On that note, pick a definite light source.