Nitabug

I am doing a applique' of a little girl which originally was an iron-on embroidery transfer, so there is no colors shown. By her feet, on both sides, there is a shadow. My question is....what color do I make this shadow? My first choice is a very light grey....whatcha think? Comments more than welcome.......
Nita

tlrnhi

I'm thinking a light gray.
Maybe ask Shadow Dancer. She dances with shadows lol
Sorry, couldn't resist

blueribbontoes

Honesty, from an artistic standpoint, shadows are blue. Our eyes turn them into grey as blue plus most colors turn into a grey color. I would look for a blue grey color, either in a warm or cool tone that matches your background.

Nitabug

Thanks a million for your replies. Will see what I can find in the stash.........
Nita

pal

If it's on a wall hanging or something that isn't going to be washed a lot, I'd try either a colored pencil or a crayon, using it very lightly. You can always make it darker. Then, if it still needs "something" you could outline it in grey. Just a possibility...

thimblebug6000

What colour are you doing the little girl appliqué? I would choose a colour related to it.

ScubaK

I would have to see the pattern to determine what the color of the shadow is...
These could be black, dark grey, or a light grey or even on orange grey depending on light....and what you are trying to convey.
Kirsten

tlrnhi

Could you show a pic so we can see what you are working on?

bebe

black or smoke gray maybe brn :D

Shadow Dancer

The shadows... well the shadows I dance in are misty, and their gossamer folds swirl around me...their color?

A soft bluish grey. :)