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I thought it would be interesting to see Stan's finished level 1 and level 2 side by side. It clearly shows that the shadow and light areas broadly established in level 1 are still very much maintained in level 2, despite all the extra details.
The only part that I wondered about is on the left side of the head, sort of between the cheek and the ear: I kept thinking it looked almost like a halftone, not a shadow. So I tested it by copying swatches of tone and sure enough, it's still darker than a halftone. It probably feels lighter only because of darker values surrounding it.
Also, I wanted to ask about the concept of "contained shapes" that Stan talks about around minute 17. The video shows a couple of examples of artists who use contained shapes but could someone please suggest some counter examples? Artists that use non-contained shapes? It might help to understand the concept.
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In this premium lesson, we refine a cast drawing by adding values and adjusting edges. We start by adjusting proportions, like widening the side of the head for better accuracy. We simplify and unite shapes to enhance the composition.
We expand our value range to depict subtle differences within categories like deep accents, shadows, half-tones, and highlights. We explore tools and techniques, using erasers, powder, and shammies to adjust values and soften areas.
We add core shadows to create three-dimensional form while avoiding overuse. We balance detail by simplifying shadows and focusing on lights. We design clean, contained shapes and adjust planes and halftones with appropriate pencils.
We discuss handling "floaters" and simplifying details as distance from the focal point increases. Finally, we emphasize stepping back to evaluate the drawing, making final adjustments, and knowing when to stop.
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It's time for the level 2 project. Using the same cast drawing from level 1, I'll refine the drawing by adding values and adjusting edges.
Hi @Stanislav Prokopenko , is there a lesson planned where you will show us the process of creating these studies for the value?
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5mo
Already did! A few projects ago we did "Notan Master Thumbnails" and then "Value Composition Thumbnails". Both of these projects have several demo videos where I explain how I think about doing value studies. If you're just asking about digital specifically, its the exact same thing. I just use photoshops standard "Hard Round" brush. With digital instead of starting a new thumbnail for each iteration, you can just add a layer and try something new on top of a previous version.
My attempt to the level 2 value groups design, it was kinda tricky do this, I think that some of my shadows didn't end up too well and I struggled with proportions a little bit, but I tried, what you guys think?
The photo accentuates the lights and darks more than I see in the drawing itself.
Maybe I just want it to look better.
Did not draw along, but compared the end drawing in the vid to what I was drawing. Half way through I discovered that zooming into the sculpture helped a lot.
It's amazing how upon returning after spending time away, you see all the things you don't like rather than the things you DO like. Man. How cruel 😂
Need to check my values: are half-tones lighter than reflected light. Dun Dun Dunnnnn
Thanks for the beautiful demo Stan. Is it possible to have some advice about how to recreate the lighting effects in the reference images? When I take my own reference pictures they look nothing like the stunning images provided for this exercise, and it would be nice to know how to get the right lighting set up for a still life if working from life for example.
I thought it would be interesting to see Stan's finished level 1 and level 2 side by side. It clearly shows that the shadow and light areas broadly established in level 1 are still very much maintained in level 2, despite all the extra details.
The only part that I wondered about is on the left side of the head, sort of between the cheek and the ear: I kept thinking it looked almost like a halftone, not a shadow. So I tested it by copying swatches of tone and sure enough, it's still darker than a halftone. It probably feels lighter only because of darker values surrounding it.
Also, I wanted to ask about the concept of "contained shapes" that Stan talks about around minute 17. The video shows a couple of examples of artists who use contained shapes but could someone please suggest some counter examples? Artists that use non-contained shapes? It might help to understand the concept.
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7mo
If I understand the concept correctly, ‘contained shapes’ refers to the definition of the planes. The blocky quality that you see in a Zorn or Leyendecker painting.
Beksinski or Brian Froud might be artists who don’t use this concept so much. Thier values are still solid although the shapes move more organically. Not so blocky.
I hope this is helpful. Good luck with your drawings!
