ELEMENTS OF ART
ValuE
lesson 3: Value & Texture
You will need a #2 pencil and a sheet of white printer paper. Ruler or something with a straight edge to draw lines with. Today you will be practicing Solid Shading and correctly holding your pencil.
Pay attention to the tips and tricks I give throughout the video and how I position my hand on the pencil.
**Tip: If you want you can get a paper towel to put under your hand so it doesn't turn gray from the pencil as you shade.
Solid SShading
Pay attention to the tips and tricks I give throughout the video and how I position my hand on the pencil.
**Tip: If you want you can get a paper towel to put under your hand so it doesn't turn gray from the pencil as you shade.
Solid SShading
Crosshatching
When cross hatching is used, the artist may begin adding value as hatching, but then allow the lines to cross over each other. The more that the lines cross over each other, the darker the value becomes.
When the technique is used with a graphite pencil, the pressure becomes a factor in the development of values. The width and texture of the line can easily be manipulated.
Crosshatching is used in pencil drawing, but is particularly useful with pen and ink drawing, to create the impression of areas of tone, since the pen can only create a solid black line.
Watch the video below and practice on the same sheet of paper you started with for Solid Shading. Please only use pencil but if you would like to practice on a separate sheet of paper, you can practice with ink.
When cross hatching is used, the artist may begin adding value as hatching, but then allow the lines to cross over each other. The more that the lines cross over each other, the darker the value becomes.
When the technique is used with a graphite pencil, the pressure becomes a factor in the development of values. The width and texture of the line can easily be manipulated.
Crosshatching is used in pencil drawing, but is particularly useful with pen and ink drawing, to create the impression of areas of tone, since the pen can only create a solid black line.
Watch the video below and practice on the same sheet of paper you started with for Solid Shading. Please only use pencil but if you would like to practice on a separate sheet of paper, you can practice with ink.
Gradual Shading
Smooth gradations of value are produced either by adjusting the amount of pressure applied to the medium or applying many layers of value.
When shading, our goal is to depict the illusion of form and light. In most situations, this requires adding a full range of value. By comparing contrasting areas, we can evaluate the value in the drawing and make adjustments as necessary.
No matter which medium that you use to apply shading, control over the value produced is of paramount importance. The good news is that control over the medium simply requires patience and practice.
Once you have a clear understanding of how light behaves and how you can communicate it to the viewer, then you are already "half-way" there.
Smooth gradations of value are produced either by adjusting the amount of pressure applied to the medium or applying many layers of value.
When shading, our goal is to depict the illusion of form and light. In most situations, this requires adding a full range of value. By comparing contrasting areas, we can evaluate the value in the drawing and make adjustments as necessary.
No matter which medium that you use to apply shading, control over the value produced is of paramount importance. The good news is that control over the medium simply requires patience and practice.
Once you have a clear understanding of how light behaves and how you can communicate it to the viewer, then you are already "half-way" there.
This is the last one! You have already practiced this before but now you are going to use the same skills you learned for gradual shading. Watch the video below then when you are finished, submit the assignment on the next page. There is a finished example for you to view on the next page as well.
DON'T SMUDGE WITH YOUR FINGER!
Watch the video below to see your next Value practice. You will be using gradual shading. If you want more of a challenge use a color pencil following the same steps in the video. This is all about pressure and layering. Try to blend your values with your pencil using a circular motion to blend away the liney look of your values.
Again, DON'T USE YOUR FINGER TO BLEND OR SMUDGE LIKE SHE DOES IN THE VIDEO!!!!
Watch the video below to see your next Value practice. You will be using gradual shading. If you want more of a challenge use a color pencil following the same steps in the video. This is all about pressure and layering. Try to blend your values with your pencil using a circular motion to blend away the liney look of your values.
Again, DON'T USE YOUR FINGER TO BLEND OR SMUDGE LIKE SHE DOES IN THE VIDEO!!!!
-Take additional notes from the KQED arts video "Elements of Art: Value"
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