I rlly need help shading!

[wintry igloo]

I need this piece done within this week, and I’m really struggling with the shading!
What colours to use, the complicated light sources
Im really struggling!
Pls some advice, anybody!

[cedar sphinx]

Aye! So I'm not sure if you're fine with me drawing over your piece, but for now, you can try focusing on the effects of the light source to the person. Based off your background, it comes from behind + another from the flame. Though, if you really want a dramatic/cinematic effect, use darker (not black) shades of purple and/or blue with a slight fade on it for your multiply layer. Don't forget to also consider bounce lights :)

[wintry igloo]

Thank you so so much, will definitely be referring to this!

Drawing over the piece would be super useful to me, actually! If you have the time to do it, i’d absolutely love that 💗

It helps me so much when planning where to block in shadow and light to have visual advice!

@cedar sphinx also, apologies for the late reply..!! College work is murdering my screen time 🥹

[versed folio]

excuse me as i did this in a rush, but you could try something like this

its a multiply layer with grey-blue clipped onto the drawing then just erase the highlights!