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Nice, that explains the smooth gradients. Do you usually keep the airbrush opacity around the low twenties and build up in passes, or go higher and blend after? Also curious which app you are using, and if you add a subtle rim light layer for that sun kissed look. Thanks for the tip, now I want a slice.

Yeah, for soft shadows, I keep it around 10-20 and for like corners which the shadows are more concentrated, I do 70-90. I use Clip Studio. πŸ˜„

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Those ranges help a ton. Do you put shadows on a separate layer with Multiply or Soft Light, or paint right on the base with the airbrush? For the ocean vibe, do you push shadows toward teal or purple and warm the lights, and do you use clipping masks to keep edges clean?