ABSTRACT
The purpose of putting highlights and shadows on a figure is to define and contour the features and shapes of the body, and to create garment value and texture. Making copies of original sketches on a copy machine or scanning and printing transforms a sketch image onto lightweight paper for painting renderings. For acrylics, use a wash technique for a transparent effect. Painting from dark to light and vice versa should work the same if the painting is under control. Painting on a dry surface will create hard, crisp edges. Background colour can be painted before or after rendering the sketch. Painting the background first is the safe way because any mistakes can ruin a painted rendering. Markers are convenient for quick renderings and are an extremely useful media for costume design. A good rendering is one that is accurate in its proportions with exciting movement, balance, facial expression, and clothing that works and fits with the body.
