Coloring Myths: Underpainting makes everything look realistic (Copic Markers, Colored Pencil)

I’m thrilled that underpainting is finally catching on.

But I do worry that people are overdoing the underpaint.

Underpaint shading is not a one-size-fits-all technique.

Today, let’s look at where underpaint shading works best and more importantly, when underpainted shade can damage your realistic coloring.