Artists · 5 min read · 2026-09-26
Shadows first, colour last: a look over Isha's shoulder from reference to stencil.
Realism starts with values, not colour. Isha builds a black-and-grey study before she picks a single colour.
Reference
We never copy someone else's photo. Isha shoots or composites her own references.
Planning sessions
Large realism is split in two: depth first, highlights after healing.
