Step Three: Adding shadows

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bird sketch Next I use the Airbrush tool to add shadows to the bird's body. I select a dark grey color and use the Airbrush to go around the edges and create soft shadows. I also go up into the body to define the wings. I adjust the pressure of the Airbrush as needed, though I usually keep it set somewhere between 20% and 40%.

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