Perspective and light in the morning sun

This series of illustrations was a study into lighting and perspectives.

Light source

Early morning sunlight through window

Perspective

Casting shadows onto the floor

Technique

Layered different types of blending modes and blurs to soften the lighting

Lessons learned

• Adding blurs to shadows helps convey movement of light

• There is a difference with harsh direct lighting and light that bounces from a distance

• Adding different tints to the lighting helps create warmth and emotion