Master the art of drawing light on gemstones with simplicity and expertise.
Knowing exactly where to place light and shadow on gemstones is essential to giving them volume and revealing their transparency or opacity.
This ebook guides you through 10 of the most common faceted cuts, as well as cabochons and pearls, following the light convention used in jewelry gouache.
Learn the reference method used by leading jewelry houses, from Paris to London and New York, whatever your medium: gouache, marker, or digital rendering.
In this ebook, you'll discover:
The light and shadow convention specific to gemstone and jewelry drawing
Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams for the main gemstone cuts, showing exactly where to place light and shadow
Solid foundations to stop placing shadows at random and create more accurate, realistic gemstone renderings
What they say about our e-book:
“ I found How Light Works incredibly insightful and beautifully put together.” Shedjal B.
“This guide helped me finally understand how light behaves on a gemstone. Before, I was just feeling my way through. It’s precise, insightful, and still incredibly accessible.” Amanda F.
Master the art of drawing light on gemstones with simplicity and expertise.
Knowing exactly where to place light and shadow on gemstones is essential to giving them volume and revealing their transparency or opacity.
This ebook guides you through 10 of the most common faceted cuts, as well as cabochons and pearls, following the light convention used in jewelry gouache.
Learn the reference method used by leading jewelry houses, from Paris to London and New York, whatever your medium: gouache, marker, or digital rendering.
In this ebook, you'll discover:
The light and shadow convention specific to gemstone and jewelry drawing
Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams for the main gemstone cuts, showing exactly where to place light and shadow
Solid foundations to stop placing shadows at random and create more accurate, realistic gemstone renderings
What they say about our e-book:
“ I found How Light Works incredibly insightful and beautifully put together.” Shedjal B.
“This guide helped me finally understand how light behaves on a gemstone. Before, I was just feeling my way through. It’s precise, insightful, and still incredibly accessible.” Amanda F.
