The area of the object facing away from the light.
Under direct sunlight or a warm incandescent bulb, your shadows will lean toward cool violets and blues. 3. Local Color vs. Perceived Color Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter
Before you pick a color, you must establish the "Value Scale"—the lightness or darkness of a shape. A common mistake is using color to show form; in reality, Highlight: Where the light source hits the object directly. The area of the object facing away from the light
"Local color" is the actual color of an object (e.g., a red apple). However, a realist painter rarely uses pure red. a red apple). However