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The art element, 'Tone' (also known as 'Value') is the lightness or darkness of a colour or an object. The way light falls on an object determines the tonal values. When drawing or painting a 3D object, the areas highlighted by the light source should have the lightest tone. The area with the least amount of light should have the darkest tone, for example, the shadow cast by the object.
The art element, 'Tone' (also known as 'Value') is the lightness or darkness of a colour or an object. The way light falls on an object determines the tonal values. When drawing or painting a 3D object, the areas highlighted by the light source should have the lightest tone. The area with the least amount of light should have the darkest tone, for example, the shadow cast by the object.
Learning Intentions
Learning Intentions
In this lesson, you will:
In this lesson, you will:
• practice tonal value scales and explore the powerful potential of this art element
• practice tonal value scales and explore the powerful potential of this art element
• investigate the use of tone in a range of artworks
• investigate the use of tone in a range of artworks
• learn to draw a grid with a t-square and set square and then use the grid to accurately reproduce a given image
• learn to draw a grid with a t-square and set square and then use the grid to accurately reproduce a given image
• use what you have learned about tone to shade the image
• use what you have learned about tone to shade the image
• reflect on the process
• reflect on the process
'Colour is Nothing, Tone is Everything' Pablo Picasso
'Colour is Nothing, Tone is Everything' Pablo Picasso
Tone can be used:
• to create contrast between light and dark
• to create contrast between light and dark
• to create the illusion of form (make objects look 3D)
• to create the illusion of form (make objects look 3D)
• to create drama and atmosphere
• to create drama and atmosphere
• to create a sense of space and distance
• to create a sense of space and distance
• to create rhythm or pattern in a composition
• to create rhythm or pattern in a composition
Watch the videos below and then practice value scales. Do one scale with your 2B pencil and one with your 4B (or 6B if you have one). Remember to always start with the darkest tone, getting slightly lighter until you reach the final grade which should be left white.
value crystals
value crystals
Follow the instructions below to draw your own value crystals. Use your 2B or 4B pencil to shade your crystal in three different tonal values - light, medium and dark.
shading
shading
Shading is a drawing technique used to show tone in an artwork. There are many ways you can introduce shading into your drawing. Look at the examples below and then try some yourself using your range of B pencils and biro or fine liner pens.
setting the tone in an artwork
setting the tone in an artwork
Tonal drawing task
Tonal drawing task
Equipment and Materials required:
A printed copy of the image below
A4 Paper
T-Square
Ruler
Drawing Board
Range of B pencils
Eraser
Masking Tape or Drawing Clips
Instructional Video:
Tonal Drawing part 1-the grid.mov
student work
student work
success criteria
success criteria
Students should be able to:
Demonstrate proficiency in creating tonal value scales that effectively explore the use of tone as an art element
Investigate and analyse how tone is employed in a variety of artworks, identifying its impact on the overall composition
Successfully draw a grid using a t-square and set square and use it to accurately reproduce a given image, demonstrating a clear understanding of proportion and scale
Apply knowledge of tone to shade the reproduced image, creating depth, contrast, and dimension through the use of various tonal values
Reflect on the creative process, discussing how the use of tone in both the tonal value scales and the reproduced image enhanced the overall artistic expression
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