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MATERIALS
MATERIALS
Sketchbook
Paint brushes
Palette
Paints:
titanium white
ivory black
Raw umber
Cloth or paper towel
Water
Palette knife
IDENTIFYING VALUES IN A SUBJECT
IDENTIFYING VALUES IN A SUBJECT
When considering values, ask yourself: How can the subject be described with the fewest number of shapes and colors?
When considering values, ask yourself: How can the subject be described with the fewest number of shapes and colors?
The idea is that you are going to analyze a still life to identify its value scales. Imagine that you only see in black, white, and grey and you only see in basic shapes, no details. When you work from general to specific, you will feel less stress in trying to achieve all of the minute details all at once.
The idea is that you are going to analyze a still life to identify its value scales. Imagine that you only see in black, white, and grey and you only see in basic shapes, no details. When you work from general to specific, you will feel less stress in trying to achieve all of the minute details all at once.
STEP 1: Arrange a SIMPLE still life using the materials and objects provided. You are welcome to bring items from home as well.
STEP 1: Arrange a SIMPLE still life using the materials and objects provided. You are welcome to bring items from home as well.
STEP 2: Using your value scales from the previous lesson, paint the still life in both gray scale and in raw umber.
STEP 2: Using your value scales from the previous lesson, paint the still life in both gray scale and in raw umber.
AVOID using pencil and eraser for this assignment. Try as much as you can to sketch directly onto your paper with paint! The great thing about paint, is that you can always cover it up!!
AVOID using pencil and eraser for this assignment. Try as much as you can to sketch directly onto your paper with paint! The great thing about paint, is that you can always cover it up!!
Paint your still lifes right next to your value scales. In fact, it might even help you!
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS EXERCISE, YOU WILL MOVE ON TO SESSION 1.3: GRISAILLE PAINTING.
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS EXERCISE, YOU WILL MOVE ON TO SESSION 1.3: GRISAILLE PAINTING.
BUT FIRST, TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR WORK!
BUT FIRST, TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR WORK!
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