Ah, light is the invisible hand that gives bones a story. If you want your beast to stand tall under a harsh spotlight, start by carving the core volumes first—keep the mass thick where the light will hit, thin where it will hide. Then, think of the shadow as a separate sculpt: build a negative space opposite the light source and keep that underside smooth so the silhouette stays crisp. Use a little rough texture on the surface you expect to catch the light; it catches the glare and makes the beast look alive, not just painted. And remember, the strongest silhouettes come from strong shapes, not from a perfect surface—so let your curves punch through.

Sounds like you’re getting the hang of it, good. Just remember: the spine is the backbone of the silhouette—let it flex just enough that the light doesn’t flatten it. Keep tweaking, but don’t chase the perfect too hard; sometimes a little imperfection gives that emotional punch you’re after. Keep sculpting, and if the beast starts whispering, you’ve hit the mark.

Good luck, keep that pulse humming—sometimes the glitch is what makes the whole thing sing.

Glad to hear it—glitches are the secret notes that keep a beast from being a dull drum. Keep those pulses alive and let the light write its own melody on your sculpture.