Don't Draw BACKGROUNDS Like This!

In this short art lesson, instructor Jessie explains helpful do's and don'ts she wishes she knew earlier for rendering backgrounds. Jessie takes us through various art tips which focus on making the background subtle, creating depth, and shading distant elements. Did any of these help you? Let us know in the comments below! 🤓

🕓 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:22 - 3 ways to make a background not overpower the focus
2:24 - How to add depth to a background
3:17 - How to shade background plants

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Music credits:
Dissolve - Music by Joakim Karud https://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Artist software used:
Clip Studio Paint