Another pitfall for an artist to be wary of is "white-itis." It is caused by adding white to a local color to represent the lit portion of a painted object. It imparts an unpleasant chalky look to the picture.
One example of how not to model a colored object will be enough. The radishes in this detail of a still life are convincingly painted; the strongest color is where it should be, that is, where the light is strongest. The highlight is white, indicating a glossy texture.
One example of how not to model a colored object will be enough. The radishes in this detail of a still life are convincingly painted; the strongest color is where it should be, that is, where the light is strongest. The highlight is white, indicating a glossy texture.
This, however, is a case of "white-itis:"
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