# References For Shading Character Faces

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/references-for-shading-character-faces/215096>\
**Category:** design\
**Created:** [February 4, 2007, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/references-for-shading-character-faces/215096 "2007-02-04T08:04:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ayman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/dec6dc/32.png) [@Ayman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ayman)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2007, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/references-for-shading-character-faces/215096/1 "2007-02-04T08:04:46Z")

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Hi Guys,

Are there any references out there to help me know which parts to darken in a cartoon face, and which not to. I thought I was good at it, but it turned out to be very tricky, with the light source being at a certain angle. Is there any rule one would follow, etc? It’s tricky especially around the eyes and cheeks.

Any links would be appreciated. Thanks!!