"Subsurface Scattering" - Light Throught Skin Effect

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Clayton, you must have posted while I was typing, so I missed your wonderful reply.

a careful study in value and edges coupled with a strong sense of the color range of the surrounding area. Juxtaposition is the key.

YES! You hit it on the nail, it all makes sense now. Great examples, by the way...

[David Clemons]

Notice the higher level of chroma present in these situations. In the effect of translucency of skin, particularly at the ear, I find it helpful to keep the underpainted layer lean and bright.

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Thank you David, yes I see what you mean.

[Mary Ann Archibald]

I subscribe to the GJ too and look forward to reading it every day. Loved the post you referred to.

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Mary Ann, thank you. I try to read GJ as often as I can as well. James is very knowledgeable and I love his sense of humor. I loved his post about painting hair, where he actually donned a mop! I was laughing so hard, tears were coming down my cheeks!