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I just noticed that Stan's lower half disappears in the black band of the
The quintessential tidbits for me:
1) Start with the mid, remove the lights, add the darks.
2) "Key" the image! Is it overall light or overall dark? If it's high-key, an overall light image, What is the lightest value, then decide where in relation to that is the mid and dark? If low key (overall dark), start with the darkest value and put the others in relation to that.
3) This whole exercise is about grouping the values into a clear structure that captures the important information. So we have to interpret what the groups are, and that can be subjective, especially as Stan points out with the Sarolla painting. 2 Value and we need to keep the context clearly readable: silhouettes, of the subjects should be clear. 3 Values, the same, but now we can add more information, more context!
A little fun at the end. quick n dirty
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Learn how to simplify values in master paintings to study their compositions effectively. This lesson shows you how to reduce artworks to just two or three values—light and dark, or light, mid, and dark. You'll explore techniques like squinting to identify big shapes, using gradient maps for digital analysis, and focusing on overall value composition instead of details. By examining examples from artists like Sorolla, Rockwell, and Sargent, you'll understand how to apply these methods to enhance your own art.
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Let's review your value studies simplifying master paintings into 2 or 3 values with small thumbnail sketches.
Many of you did a great job focusing on big shapes and grouping values correctly. Remember to squint at the reference to see the main shapes and avoid getting lost in details. It's important to think abstractly and not get caught up in drawing specific objects. This exercise helps you focus on composition and value, which are crucial skills. Next up, we'll look at your level two still life assignments.