So far I’ve been adding posts on how to customize the default bag templates using shadows and glares. But this is a hard one since the template is pretty flat! Still I’m going to start by erasing the default shadows and glares by going to “Lower Part” and “Shadow / Glare” on the right side, and the pencil icon > “Eraser” on the left:
To add dimension we’re going to use a shape to be the “front” side of the bag, and use the “Lower Part” as the back / shadow. To do this go to the tee shirt icon on the left and “Details.” The top right shape gives the most flexibility.
Then we’re going to shape the detail to match the lower part.
Then go to “Lower Part” and click the toggle on the top right to turn on points. Stretch the points and lines on the “Lower Part” so that it is slightly above and to the right of the new shape. It helps to add new points using the “+” at the top so that you can anchor the Lower Part shape to the corners and then stretch it with the new points.
Now I want the parts to all match so we can see the shadows and how they add depth to the items.
Now we’ll start painting on the shadows, focusing on the edges and, in particular, the “Lower Part” that we shaped to be the back piece of the bag.
Add glare along the top right
Finally we’re going to add “Lines” to the “Lower Part” to show where the bag would open. While in “Lower Part” go to the pencil icon on the left and “Line.” Click on the “+” to add a new line, and select the starting and ending point along the top of the bag. Use the pink object that pops up in the middle to bend the line along the curve of the bag.
Then repeat along the front side:
The result is a bag with a bit more dimension and details to make it look more realistic:
