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Digital Painting & Texture Study
A university illustration exercise focused on exploring digital painting and texture. I created a series of spheres inspired by visual references I found on Pinterest, using everyday objects and materials as a starting point.
The goal was to practice rendering different surfaces, materials, lighting, reflections, shadows, and volume while developing greater control over digital painting techniques. This project allowed me to experiment with brushes, textures, and color to create more realistic and dimensional illustrations.
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