Understanding Ambient Occlusion

I think this is one of the most underappreciated concepts in drawing. Understanding ambient occlusion has a huge impact on how realistic the shading of an artwork looks.

Below is a video walkthrough of an AO study, where you can see me apply the concept. Take a look and then make your own AO study! The original artwork here is by the wonderful J.B. Monge.

Ambient Occlusion is one of 11 modeling factors. Dive deeper here!

These are lessons from the Shading Course. Learn more here.

Best,
Dorian

2 thoughts on “Understanding Ambient Occlusion”

1. Rey Vargas

   October 8th, 2019  ·  Reply

   Hey Dorian, I keep coming back to your demo’s and purchased videos. They’re a gift that just keep on giving! thanks for making such amazing lessons.

   • Dorian

     October 9th, 2019  ·  Reply

     Awesome, that makes me very happy! 🙂
     Thank you Rey!